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Florida State University’s “Saturday Morning Physics” program, running since 1983, offers free physics sessions to K-12 students and the community. Led by FSU faculty, the hour-long sessions, starting at 9:30 a.m., aim to educate and inspire attendees with fundamental physics concepts. Upcoming topics include nuclear physics (with a lab visit requiring closed-toe shoes), quantum materials, classical physics, atom smashing, space exploration (part of FSU Discovery Days), and a tour of the universe. Some sessions are held at special locations like the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, also requiring closed-toe shoes.
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Since 1983, the program has welcomed hundreds of K-12 students and community members to learn about basic physics concepts from FSU faculty — both educating and inspiring attendees.
All Saturday Morning Physics sessions are free and open to the public. Sessions start at 9:30 a.m. and last about an hour.Â
Session dates and topics include:
- Sept. 27, Nuclear Cauldron, Look What’s Cooking!
This event includes a visit to the John D. Fox Superconducting Linear Accelerator Laboratory. Closed-toe shoes are required for entry. - Oct. 4, Exploring the World of Quantum Materials and Optics
This event is held at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Closed-toe shoes are required for entry. - Oct. 11, Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe: A Fun Adventure into Classical Physics!
- Oct. 18, Smashing Atoms to Size Up the UniverseÂ
- Oct. 25, Blast Off!
This event is part of FSU Discovery Days. - Nov. 1, Quantum AdventuresÂ
- Nov. 15, Tour of the UniverseÂ
