“Over the years, I have been part of many science events for the general public. The Texas A&M Physics and Engineering Festival stands among the very best. It is a high quality, wonderfully creative, world-class offering.” – Brian Greene
March 22, 2014
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Texas A&M University invite the public to an entertaining and informative event. People of all ages will find funny, puzzling, and fascinating hands-on experiments. Everyone is invited to participate.
With over 100 amazing, interactive physics demonstrations, specialized programs by age groups, and public lectures by prominent scientists and astronauts, it’s no surprise that over 4,000 visitors annually come from across the United States to join in the excitement!
2014 Schedule of Events
Friday, March 21
7:00 pm
Hawking Auditorium
Join Carter Emmart, director of astrovisualization for the American Museum of Natural History, as he demonstrates their Digital Universe 3D Atlas.
Saturday, March 22
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mitchell Physics and Mitchell Institute Buildings
An interactive science exhibition. Kids of all ages and grown ups are invited to be astounded by all kinds of amazing phenomena, to experience them live, and just to play.
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm
Mitchell Physics Lecture Hall
Science Circus is physics taught with hilarity and dexterity by Rhys Thomas
Festival Poster
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Press Release
View the 2014 press release from the College of Science hereMore Information
Please contact us at festival@physics.tamu.edu if you have questions or would like more information.
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The Texas A&M Physics and Engineering Festival is an Affiliate Festival to the USA Science & Engineering Festival.