Physics Olympics

On April 17, 2004 students from area high schools will come to the University of Maryland Department of Physics for our annual Physics Olympics competition. Teams of students perform a variety of science-based competitions, including bridge building, an egg drop, a projective contest and more, to determine the championship school.

If you are a faculty member who would like to volunteer as a judge or if you would like to see how your child's school can enter a team, contact Bernie Kozlowski at 301-405-5949.

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Maryland Day

The University of Maryland will hold its sixth annual Maryland Day, a campus-wide event open to the entire Baltimore-Washington community. All are invited to "Explore Our World" through a variety of fun and educational activities. The Physics Department's events will include liquid nitrogen ice cream, fun make & takes (light-sensitive bracelets & more), physics demos, lab tours, a pitching contest, a lecture by Nobel Laureate William Phillips -- and more!

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Physics is Phun

Professor Berg will present his consistently popular Physics is Phun lecture. Entitled "The Physics IQ Test," this presentation will use the Department of Physics' lecture demonstrations to teach the physics behind several brainteasers. Physics is Phun is open to the public and is appropriate for middle and high school students as well as teachers and other interested adults.

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Commencement

The campus will hold its commencement ceremonies for graduates and their friends and families on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 7:00pm at the Comcast Center.

The College of Computer, Mathematical & Physical Sciences will hold its commencement ceremony on Friday, May 21 at 11:00am at the Reckord Armory.

Click here for more information about the campus-wide ceremony.

Click here for more information about the CMPS ceremony.

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