CU Wizards Program Information

Pollution demo For over three decades, the CU Wizards program has presented FREE monthly shows that entertain and inform children about the wonders of science. Under the direction of Professor David Nesbitt, these interactive shows are presented once a month from September through June. They are hosted by renowned University of Colorado, Boulder professors and provide a perfect start to a fun-filled weekend. The shows are geared toward children and young adults, but all are welcome! Each program lasts about an hour and includes several lively demonstration experiments.

No reservations required. All shows are on Saturday mornings and begin at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE?

At the University of Colorado at Boulder in the Duane Physics or Cristol Chemistry buildings. There is FREE PARKING in LOTS 308 and 436. There is also parking available for a $4.00 flat fee in the Euclid parking structure. Please refer to our website for additional parking information.

SPONSORS:

-Chancellor DiStefano

-David Paddock Endowment

-George Gamow Memorial Lecture Fund

-College of Arts & Sciences

-CU Science Discovery Program

-CU Outreach Program

-Local Wizards Enthusiasts who donate!

CU Wizards 2019-2020 Schedule:

9/28/2019	Prof. Susan Marie Hendrickson	Recharge, Reuse, REDOX…Batteries!	Cristol Chem 140
10/26/2019	Prof. Steven Pollock	Whispers & Bangs! The Physics of Sound & Music	Duane Physics G1B30
11/2/2019	Prof. Tarek Sammakia & Prof. Niels Damrauer	Chemistry of Bread Making	Cristol Chem 140
12/7/2019	Master Storyteller Susan Marie Frontczak	A Visit from Madame Curie	Old Main Chapel
1/25/2020	Prof. James Thompson	The Physics of Superheroes!	Duane Physics G1B30
2/22/2020	Prof. David Nesbitt	The Chemistry of Cooking	Cristol Chem 140
3/7/2020	Prof. Brian Hynek	Rocks from Outer Space!	CU Fiske Planetarium
4/25/2020	Prof. Monika Fleshner	Superheroes Within! Immunity in Health & Disease	Cristol Chem 140
5/16/2020	Prof. Tom Perkins	From Very Big to Very Small: The Powers of Ten!	Duane Physics G1B30
6/20/2020	Prof. Tanja Cuk	The Magic of Chemistry	Cristol Chem 140

CU Wizards 2018-2019 Schedule:

9/22/2018	Prof. Lew Harvey	Illusion and Reality: The Science of Perception	Duane Physics G1B30
10/20/2018	Prof. Katja Friedrich	The Tumultuous Life of Cumulus Clouds	Duane Physics G1B30
11/3/2018	Prof. Niels Damrauer	The Chemistry of Bread!	Cristol Chem 140
12/1/2018	Prof. Steven Brown	There’s Something in the Air!	Cristol Chem 140
1/26/2019	Prof. Mark Hoefer	Surfing with a Mathematician!	Duane Physics G1B30
2/23/2019	Prof. Michael Dubson	The Physics of Sound & Music	Duane Physics G1B30
3/16/2019	Prof. Alysia Marino & Prof. Daniel Bolton	ZAPP!!! Electricity & Magnetism	Duane Physics G1B30
4/20/2019	Prof. Amy Palmer	One Fish…Two Fish… Fluorescent Red & Green Squish!	Cristol Chem 140
5/18/2019	Prof. Steven George	The Chemistry of Energy!	Cristol Chem 140
6/22/2019	Prof. Brian Argrow	Games of Drones!	Duane Physics G1B30

CU Wizards 2017-2018 Schedule:

9/30/2017	Prof. Janet deGrazia	Go With the Flow!	Cristol Chem 140
10/28/2017	Master Storyteller Susan Marie Frontczak	A Visit with Madame Curie *Special 150^th Anniversary of Curie’s Birth!*	Old Main Chapel *RSVP Tickets Required* *Show is FULL* *No more seats are available*
11/18/2017	Prof. Moni Fleshner	Immunity in Health & Disease: Superheros Within!	Cristol Chem 140
12/2/2017	Prof. Brian Hynek	Rocks from Outer Space!	CU Planetarium
1/27/2018	Prof. Eric Cornell	Speed!	Duane Physics G1B30
2/24/2018	Prof. David Nesbitt	The Chemistry of Cooking!	Cristol Chem 140
3/17/2018	Prof. Paul Beale	Much Ado About Absolute Zero!	Duane Physics G1B30
4/28/2018	Prof. Mathias Weber	Sink or Swim!	Cristol Chem 140
5/12/2018	Special Guest Dr. Rebecca Thompson	Power, Grace, Wisdom, and Wonder: The Physics of Wonder Woman!	Duane Physics G1B30
6/16/2018	Prof. Andrew Hamilton	Blackholes!	CU Planetarium

CU Wizards 2016-2017 Schedule:

9/24/2016	Prof. Lew Harvey	"Illusion and Reality: The Science of Perception"	Duane Physics G1B30
10/22/2016	Prof. Veronica Bierbaum	"The Magic of Chemistry”	Chem. 140
11/12/2016	Prof. Mark Hoefer	Surfing with a Mathematician: Nonlinear Waves & Fluids	Duane Physics G1B30
12/3/2016	Prof. Steven Brown	“The Chemistry of the Atmosphere”	Chem. 140
1/21/2017	Prof. James Thompson	“The Physics of Superheros and Villains!”	Duane Physics G1B30
2/25/2017	Prof. Debbie Wuttke and Prof. Dylan Taatjes	“Biochemistry for Kids”	Chem. 140
3/18/2017	Prof. Thomas Cech	“The Chemistry of Life”	Chem. 140
4/29/2017	Prof. Amy Palmer	TBA: Biophysical Chemistry	Chem. 140
5/20/2017	Prof. Steven George	"The Chemistry of Energy"	Chem. 140
6/17/2017	Prof. Tom Perkins	“For Very Big to Very Small…Microscopy and the Powers of Ten”	Duane Physics G1B30

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