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Sound Waves & Symphony: The Science of Music-Outing
with Lynn Diviak
Explore the science behind the sounds and music that shape our lives. Participants will investigate vibrations, pitch, sound waves, and acoustics while discussing how music connects to memory, emotion, and technology. Interactive demonstrations and simple instrument-building activities bring the science of sound to life. Activity Level: Easy Going
The Registration DEADLINE is 10/1/2026. (No Exceptions)
Sound Waves & Symphony: The Science of Music-Outing
with Lynn Diviak
This is a repeat of the 10/14/26 class.
Explore the science behind the sounds and music that shape our lives. Participants will investigate vibrations, pitch, sound waves, and acoustics while discussing how music connects to memory, emotion, and technology. Interactive demonstrations and simple instrument-building activities bring the science of sound to life. Activity Level: Easy Going The Registration DEADLINE is 10/7/2026. (No Exceptions)
Powering Our World: The Science of Energy-Outing
with Lynn Diviak
From electricity and motion to renewable resources, energy powers nearly everything we do. Participants will examine how energy is created, transferred, and used in everyday life through discussion, demonstrations, and simple engineering challenges. The session also explores how energy technology has evolved over time and what the future may hold. Activity Level: Easy Going
The Registration DEADLINE is 10/28/2026. (No Exceptions)
Physics for Poets (As well as Normal People)
with Karen Christensen
Co-facilitaator: Evelyn Porter
Never took a physics class - or understood very little if you did? We can fix that! In a fast-paced class full of cool demos, we'll cover everything currently known about physics - and touch on some astronomy as well. Topics will include how science works, the physics of motion and fluids, electricity and magnetism, light, relativity, time travel, quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, black holes, the beginning and end of the universe - and how to throw a baseball!
No previous knowledge of science or poetry is required, nor are math skills. Come learn what a truly amazing, beautiful, and incredibly bizarre universe we live in.
Speaker: Dr. Roger G. Johnston
Fizz, Pop and Change: Chemistry in Action-Outing
with Lynn Diviak
Chemsitry is happening all around us- especially during the holiday season. Participants will explore exciting chemical reactions, mixtures, and changes in matter through engaging discussions and hands-on experiments. From fizzy reactions to winter-themed chemistry activities, this session highlights the science behind everyday transformation. Easy Going
The Registration DEADLINE is 11/25/2026. (No Exceptions)
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