PhysiX: Girls Matter 2026

Saturday, November 21, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

PhysiX: Girls Matter

girls doing fluid experiment

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is hosting students in Grades 7 and 8 on campus in-person on Saturday, November 21st for free activity workshops, inspiring talks, and a panel discussion to encourage and engage female and non-binary students to explore physics! 

If you are in middle school and have an inquisitive, creative mind this one-day, free event will broaden your understanding of what physics is, what physicists do, and what is so interesting about this field. 

Attendees choose their top four workshops and are guaranteed attendance in two of those. We'll also hear from keynote speakers, and you'll have a chance to ask questions of current students during a panel. This event is free, and participants are expected to stay for the whole event.

Event schedule

Time

Activity

9:30-9:55

Event sign-in (adult required)

10:00

Opening remarks

10:05-11:00

Keynote lectures

11:00-11:10

Break, move to workshop rooms

11:10-12:10

Workshop 1

12:10-12:40

Lunch provided

12:40-12:50

Gather, move to workshop rooms

12:50-1:50

Workshop 2

1:50-2:00

Snack break

2:00-2:45

Current Physics student panel Q&A

2:45-3:00

Closing comments and pick-up

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