Published: Oct. 7, 2022

Title image:ÌýProfessor Andrew Hamilton dons a wizard costume toÌýteach attendees all about black holes. Photo courtesy of CU Wizards, 2018.

Frankenstein,Ìýrocks from space,Ìýsink or swim, cumulus clouds,Ìýand the chemistry of cooking—these are just some of the science topics on tap for this semester's family-friendly CU Wizards series, led primarily by faculty.

Under the direction of Professor David Nesbitt, these free interactive shows are presented once a month on Saturdays from September through June. The shows are geared toward children and young adults, but all are welcome to attend!Ìý

Each program starts at 9:30 a.m. and lasts about an hour.ÌýNo reservations are required. Most showsÌýtake place in the Duane Physics (G1B30)Ìýor Cristol Chemistry (CHEM 140, 142) buildings, but this year there are special programs scheduled to take place at Old Main Chapel Theater and Fiske Planetarium.ÌýParking is availableÌýin the Euclid parking structure.

See what's coming up this year:

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein—The Ethics of Science

Oct. 22
Ìý³§³Ù´Ç°ù²â²õ³¾¾±³Ù³óÌýSusan Marie Frontczak
CHEM 142

Rocks from Outer Space!

Nov. 12
ProfessorÌýBrian Hynek
Fiske Planetarium
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Sink or Swim!

Dec. 3
Professor Mathias Weber
CHEM 140
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The Tumultuous Life of Cumulus Clouds

Jan. 21
Professor Katja Friedrich
Duane G1B30
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Surfing with a Mathematician

Feb. 25
ProfessorÌýMark Hoefer
Duane G1B30

Chemistry of Cooking

March 11
ProfessorÌýDavid Nesbitt
CHEM 140
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April 15, May 20 programs TBA

​ CU Wizards scheduleÌýin English and Español

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Very BIG! very small… Microscopy & the Powers of Ten!

June 24
ProfessorÌýTom Perkins
Duane G1B30
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