Posts Tagged ‘Hands-on Physics’
Physics down in Dorset
The final hands-on physics event of the summer took your Regional Officer and a bunch of cheery IOP volunteers down to the 2010 Dorset County Show. Once again we were invited to attend by the Thomas Hardye School (a Specialist Science College in Dorchester) and the fun stand attracted much attention from children and adults alike! A variety of experiments [...]
All the fun of the Astro Fair
There was much science to see and do at the Norman Lockyer Observatory in Sidmouth on Saturday, 7 August where the IOP-SW was once again invited to run a hands-on physics stand at their annual Astronomy Fair. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the South Coast, this event attracts several hundred visitors each year. [...]
Science for All at the Show
Physics was back at the 2010 Devon County Show and this time Marvin & Milo (well, their experiments) were there too! Once again the ‘Science WithInTent’ Marquee played host to volunteers from the Institute of Physics South West, Gary the Musical Clown and North Wyke Research Station – all coordinated by Devon Education Business Partnership. During 3 [...]
Another great Bath Taps Into Science Fair
For the 4th year running the Physics stand at Bath Taps Into Science made its presence felt, despite the biggest ever number of contributors at this year’s Hands-on Science Fair. Helped by an enthusiastic bunch of students from the Physics Department at Bath University, visitors produced plenty of noise from cups, coat-hangers, lolly-sticks and even a bin! The 2 [...]
Discovering the sound of physics in Bristol…
Last week the ‘The Galleries’ Mall in Bristol echoed to the sound of science as shoppers were entertained and intrigued by the ‘Discover 2010′ event. Organised by the University of Bristol’s Centre for Public Engagement as part of National Science & Engineering Week this free, interactive exhibition showcased the latest research ranging from science & art to engineering & [...]
