PhysiX: Girls Matter
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is hosting students in Grades 7 and 8 on campus in-person on Saturday, November 23rd 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. This event is free, and participants are expected to stay for the whole event. Registration is now open for the 2024 event.
Event schedule
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Time |
Item |
Notes |
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9:30-9:55 |
Event Sign-In (adult required) |
Get your name tag, workshop allocation, browse activities |
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10:00 |
Opening remarks |
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10:05-11:00 |
Keynote lectures and discussion |
Samantha Lange (nuclear physics, particle accelerators) and Dr. Liza Sazonova (galaxy structure and death) |
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11:00-11:10 |
Break, move to workshop rooms |
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11:10-12:10 |
Workshop 1 |
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12:10-12:40 |
Lunch |
Sandwiches and more for attendees |
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12:40-12:50 |
Gather, move to workshop rooms |
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12:50-1:50 |
Workshop 2 |
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1:50-2:00 |
Snack Break |
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2:00-2:45 |
Student Panel |
Panel of current undergrads, open Q & A |
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2:45-3:00 |
Closing comments and pick-up |
Gift bag pickup, parents sign out attendees |
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