CU Wizards Shows

Join University of Colorado Physics Professor James Thompson as he explains how superheroes' understanding of fundamental physics ensures truth and thwarts villains! Sparks, explosions and plenty of action will punctuate this free STEM show that's open to students of all ages! "Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attraction..."...

The upcoming CU Wizards show will be on December 3rd from 9:30-10:30 am in Cristol Chemistry, Rm. 140: "The Chemistry of the Atmosphere" by Professor Steven Brown Why is the Sky Blue? Why are sunsets orange? Professor Brown’s show brings “What’s up with air?” down to Earth, highlighting unique properties...

CU Wizards Surfing with a Mathematician! for ages 5-18 , from 9:30 to 10:30 am, located at Duane Physics G1B30, CU Boulder. CU Applied Mathematics Professor Mark Hoefer will show us how mathematics describes fluids and how non-linear waves help us understand systems as diverse as the ocean, atmosphere, and...

CU Boulder resembles Hogwarts for a Saturday morning when CU Wizards Professor Veronica Bierbaum presents “The Magic of Chemistry!” Come learn about the science that is behind the seemingly magical, lively demonstrations and favorite tricks that make this show especially great for kids and parents of all ages. Show will...

September 24, 2016 9:30 -10:30 am CU Boulder - Duane Physics G1B30 Professor Harvey's show is good brain exercise! The brain constructs the experience of reality using sensory information from the outside world combined with internal information from memory, fears, desires, and goals. Sometimes the experience of reality is distorted...

Grand Finale show of the season! Creative Makers will especially love this show that's full of innovative ideas of how liquid crystals that you have around the home, including Karo Syrup, packaging tape and mica, can be creatively used to control and manipulate light to make beautiful displays of color!!...

CU Physiology Professor Moni Fleshner will introduce young students to the immune system and teach kids about some great "superheros", the cells and organs that fight germs! With the help of "Anatomy Bob" and examples from a mouse, a rat and a human, Dr. Fleshner's show will highlight one very...

Join CU WIzards for this interactive math show that is sure to awaken a sense of wonder and appreciation for the abounding patterns that are found in nature! "Fibonacci & the Gold Ratio: Why Can't We Just All Get Along?" presented by Master Mathematician Beth Stade!

Professor Micheal Dubson's "BOOM! The Physics of Sound and Music!" will both delight and inform kids of all ages! Saturday, March 12, CU Campus in Duane Physics G1B30 from 9:30-10:30 am

Energy and Oxidation, CU Wizards show for K-12 students, from 9:30 to 10:30 am at CU Boulder in Cristol Chemistry Rm 140. Professor Tarek Sammakia will delight young science enthusiasts with a show that features lively explanations punctuated with explosions, implosions, electrolysis and more! CU Wizards Shows are FREE. Please...