Physics Department Colloquia |
Events on Thursday, February 14th, 2008
- How Does A Thing Like That Work?
- Time: 4:00 pm
- Place: 2241 Chamberlin Hall (coffee at 3:30 pm)
- Speaker: David Willey, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
- Abstract: 'HDATLTW', is an entertaining, interactive physics demonstration lecture consisting of the more visual and dramatic demonstrations from an introductory physics course. The show usually lasts close to microcentury and about 25 demonstrations are performed. It is fast paced and is meant to promote interest in science and further discussion, with only a simple explanation of the physics involved being given as each demonstration is presented.
- Host: Sprott