JOIN US ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 5:15-6:30 PM

JUNE 23-AUGUST 4, 2010

ON THE CAMPUS OF THE ASPEN CENTER FOR PHYSICS

At the Aspen Science Center's Physics-is-for-Kids BBQs and Lectures, kids of all ages are interested in:

• really big questions -- cosmic questions;
• really tiny questions -- quantum physics questions;
• and everything in between.

For example, the Large Hadron Collider went online!  What does this mean?  It means it's time to head to the Intergalactically-famous Physics-Is-for-Kids BBQs & Lectures to discover what secrets of the (subatomic) universe could be unlocked by this happening!

Bring your kids and your appetites to our outdoor BBQs on the campus of the Aspen Center for Physics, rain or shine. We feature burgers, hotdogs, ice cream, volleyball, geodesic domes, science demonstrations, and pyrotechnics followed by a fascinating talk by an eminent scientist from the Physics Center aimed at 10 year olds.

We cover everything from antimatter to galaxy formation to the size of the Universe and everything in it.....so come every Wednesday from mid-June to mid-August and enjoy food for the body and the mind! Where else can you discuss quantum tunneling with a Nobel Laureate over a cheeseburger?

Our BBQs are the perfect combination of fun, food, eminent scientists, and engaged kids--we fed, enlightened and illuminated over 2100 community members last summer, breaking the previous year's record. These events take place on Wednesday afternoons during the summer on the campus of the Aspen Center for Physics; scientists participating in the programs of the Physics Center engage kids in lively discussions of science. (We consider attracting over 200 kids and parents to learn about string theory, given all of the competition from sports, music, Ideas Festival, jazz, etc., to be a major accomplishment!)