Every winter, elite teams of the most accomplished physicists in the world head to the Winter Conferences of the Aspen Center for Physics to wrestle with the most cutting-edge questions in their fields.  This always means something special for students, teachers, and science enthusiasts!  Why? Because the world's pre-eminent physicists share their insights with the public at the Physics Cafes and Winter Lectures.

You know those fantastic Maggie and Nick DeWolf Winter Physics Lectures at the Wheeler Opera House?  Well, we have created a family-friendly, fun, and informal pre-lecture gathering, where everything is accessible to the bright middle schooler on up -- from the food, to the physicists, to the informal conversations. The Science Cafes are designed to bring the thrill of exploration, the joy of discovery, and the excitement of sharing big ideas (and cookies) to every student, adult, and family in the Roaring Fork Valley!

Café goers have a chance to hear young physicists share their expertise and talk about how they got to where they are in their careers.  Participants then have a chance to ask informal questions and chat with these eminent physicists about any topic from string theory to their favorite happy hour spot in Aspen.