Lifelong Learning Institute at Waubonsee Community College

Co-Facilitator: Karen Christensen

What is color? What are the various mechanisms for creating color in nature? How do we see and interpret color? Why does the same color look different in different lights and with different backgrounds? Course participants will explore the physics and psychology of color through mind-bending visual demonstrations and optical illusions. We will discover how our eyes and brains work together and how they can easily be tricked. Whether you are a science enthusiast, artist, nature lover, or someone who just loves color, this course will literally change the way in which you see the world.

Dr. Roger G. Johnston, our guest presenter, has conducted extensive research and development in applied physics. In addition to work at both Los Alamos and Argonne National Laboratories, he holds multiple patents and has received numerous awards. He has lectured in ten countries, and teaches at WCC, North Central College, Aurora University, and Lewis University.