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The Notre Dame Physics Department has a number of excellent opportunities to bring fun and accessible physics to all age groups. The details of some of these opportunities are shown below along with an email which is given as a contact for that particular event.

Our Universe Revealed (All-Ages Events)

As a part of the Our Universe Revealed public talks, several events in the series are designated as serving all ages and occur every few months throughout the year. These events consist of fun and exciting scientific demos and activities (occasionally involving an artistic component as well) which children and adults alike find fascinating! Past events have included making geometric patterns from sound, creating a colorful nebula in a bottle, tasting ice cream made from sub-zero liquid nitrogen, and exploring the extreme environments of other planets. Events are free but ticketed. Visit http://universerevealed.nd.edu/ or email Jonathan Crass (j.crass@nd.edu) for more information.
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JINA Art 2 Science Summer Camp

This camp is an extension of JINA’s Art 2 Science after-school programs which seek to ignite stellar imaginations through an integrated STEAM approach to learning. Participants learn about math, science, and engineering through creative hands-on projects including art projects. Activities are designed by collaborations with local artists, science teachers, and more! For more information, please visit http://www.jinaweb.org/outreach/artCamp/

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Tours of Nuclear Lab

Free tours of the Nuclear Science lab are available for free to the general public. These tours are tailored to a level for middle school students and above. These tours provide a valuable insight into the nature of the research going on at Notre Dame and how advances in nuclear science are made. The tour includes a look at some of the tools and devices that the faculty uses to answers some of the most important questions in modern physics: “How are elements made in stars,” and “How do the smallest particles interact?” Tours are 60 minutes and can accommodate groups of 10-25. Please note that there are certain requirements that must be met for the tour. To find those requirements and learn more, go to https://isnap.nd.edu/outreach/lab-tours—ages-13/ . In order to arrange a tour email jinaout@nd.edu or call JINA Outreach at (574) 631-5326.

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Our Universe Revealed

Hosted by the Department of Physics at the University of Notre Dame, this public talk series aims to make Physics accessible to all; you don’t need a background in mathematics or physics – it’s our job to explain the fundamentals of our universe in an easy to understand way. During this series, find out about the fundamentals of the universe, learn of results from the forefront of Physics, and hear about the cutting-edge research being undertaken at Notre Dame. Talks in the past have focused on particle and nuclear physics, comets and planets, and demonstrations of extreme heat and extreme cold. Events are free but ticketed. Check the website at http://universerevealed.nd.edu/ or email Jonathan Crass (j.crass@nd.edu) for more information or with questions.
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JINA Art 2 Science

Art to Science is a part of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics (JINA) engagement program focused at elementary school level children (Grades 2-6). It introduces them to basic concepts in physics like energy, forces, and atoms. The program includes opportunities for children to both learn and participate in fun activities like arts and crafts. JINA’s Art to Science program introduces children to the wonders of the physical universe! Projects utilize a multidisciplinary approach to learning. Scientists bring one of our successful camp projects to homeschool groups, classrooms and after school programs. For more information contact Micha Kilburn at mkilburn@nd.edu
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Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN)

Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN) is an outreach program at two world leading nuclear physics laboratories: Nuclear Science Laboratory located on the campus of the University of Notre Dame and the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory located on the campus of Michigan State University. It is sponsored by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics – Center for the Evolution of the Elements (JINA-CEE) and taught by NSL and NSCL faculty and staff. We welcome U.S. students who have completed at least one year of high school. The program introduces participants to the fundamentals of the extremely small domain of atomic nuclei and its connection to the extremely large domain of astrophysics and cosmology. Our week-long PAN program for teachers is taking a year hiatus and being replaced by weekend workshops at JINA-CEE institutions.For more information contact Micha Kilburn at mkilburn@nd.edu or look online at http://www.jinaweb.org/outreach/PAN/.
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Nuclear Science Marble Demonstrations

Lessons about reactions and nuclei are available to middle and high school students. These are downloadable lectures and demonstrations about Nuclear science at a level appropriate to 7th-12th graders. Covered in these demonstrations are the kinds of nuclear decay, different nuclear reactions, and isotopes. The rules for nuclear reactions are shown in an accessible and visually stimulating way using magnetic marbles to stand in for the particles in the nucleus and the magnetic forces to help explain the forces in the nucleus of an atom. These demonstrations are also used in presentations and classes at both Notre Dame and MSU and are available for download at http://www.jinaweb.org/outreach/marble/. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Micha Kilburn at

mkilburn@nd.edu
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Quarknet

QuarkNet is a program which brings high school students and teachers into contact with particle physics at a very interactive and appropriate level. High school students can take on research in ongoing experiments with University researchers both undergraduate and educators. These students take an active role and will help complete a research project during their time in the program. The program also has online opportunities available to both educators and students. These include e-Labs and online Masterclasses which give the student or educator an easy entry into particle physics. If you have any questions about these programs, are curious to find out more, or are anxious to sign up, send an email to Prof. M. Wayne (mwayne@nd.edu) or go to https://quarknet.i2u2.org.

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