Physics with a Bang! and Open House

Students, families, teachers and especially the curious are invited to attend this annual Holiday Lecture and Open House. See fast, loud, surprising and beautiful physics demos performed by Profs. Heinrich Jaeger and Sidney Nagel. Talk to scientists about their latest discoveries. See their labs (natural habitats).  Participate in hands-on activities related to their research. This event is hosted by the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of Chicago.

Lecture repeated at 11am and 2pm
Lab Tours and Demo Alley from 12pm-4pm 

Doors for the Lectures open 30 minutes before each show.  Admission to this event is free.  Please note: there will be no online registrations, and will be a first to arrive, first ticketed event.