Family Physics Night

TLU Invites Community to Learn About Electricity and Magnetism at 2024 Family Physics Night

It’s shocking how much fun science can be, and there’s no better way to learn than through hands-on experience. Budding scientists of all ages are invited to join Texas Lutheran University’s Physics Department and Society of Physics Students as they present this year’s Family Physics Night: Electricity and Magnetism.

“The TLU Physics Department loves the opportunity to connect with the community and share the passion we have for understanding the natural and technological world around us,” says Dr. Calvin Berggren, associate professor and Physics Department chair. “The event is also very beneficial for students and increases their own excitement, understanding, and confidence in the subject of physics.”

Event participants can look forward to an exciting demo show beginning at 6:30 p.m., as well as interactive stations about electric motors, electric generators, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Berggren says they’ll even get the chance to create their own motors.

Kids—as well as kids at heart—are encouraged to attend. “Family Physics Night over the years has drawn people of all ages including elementary school, middle school, high school, college, and adults,” Berggren says. “There is plenty to get excited about for every age and for all levels of physics background.”

This year’s event, which is free and open to all, will take place on November 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in TLU’s Jackson Student Activity Center in Jackson Park, across from Bulldog Stadium.