Want to watch some cool chemistry and eat some cool liquid? Come join us for a delicious treat!!! Lactose-free options are available.

Do you have questions about the universe? Do you want answers to some of those questions? Join us for a guided discussion about cosmology and maybe some of them will be answered. Topics may include: the expansion of the universe, its large scale structure, and how we measure the properties of the universe.

Did you know Claude Shannon juggled? One of the most esteemed members of the MIT Juggling Club, he came up with the famous Shannon’s Juggling Theorem $$(F+D)H=(V+D)B$$ where F (flight) is the time a ball spends in the air D (dwell) is the time a ball spends in a hand V (vacant) is the time a hand is vacant B (balls) is the number of balls juggled H (hands) is the number of hands Math isn’t necessary to learn to juggle, however. Learn the basics of juggling with three balls and other juggling props like diabolos and clubs from the MIT Juggling Club, the oldest "drop in" juggling club in continuous operation in the world! This class is suitable for beginners, and no prior juggling experience is required.

Have you ever wondered what is happening within a material on an atomic level? Why can electrons move through metals but not insulators (like wood)? Come learn about the exciting field of condensed matter physics, which has led to the development of numerous technologies and innovations, such as semiconductors, transistors, and microelectronics. In this class we will cover the main conceptual ideas needed for understanding solids and introduce some advanced topics in quantum mechanics (wavefunctions, Schrodinger’s Equation, and more). Note: No knowledge of advanced physics will be assumed - we will build up everything along the way.

The nucleus of an atom has a stable mixture of protons (with positive charge) and neutrons (with no charge). But hold on, positive charges repel each other, and neutral charges should have no effect on protons, so why aren't the protons just flying away from each other? This class will examine the strongest force of nature - the one that allows protons and neutrons to exist in the first place, binds protons and neutrons inside atomic nuclei, and constantly evades high school science curricula.

Come learn about the science of eclipses and how you can observe the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th!

The Earth is alive! At least, kinda :)! In this class we'll look at an overview of Earth's many moving parts, both what the Earth is like today and how it got this way. We'll be focusing on a variety of different subjects and how they interact, including living systems, climate, and geology! During the five weeks of the program we'll talk about the following topics: - Plate tectonics - A brief history of Earth - The Carbon Cycle - The beginnings of life - How plants changed the world - The Anthropocene: how humans are changing the world This class will mix lectures with interactive lessons as we learn about how the world works :)

High school physics experiments tend to fall in a few categories - they either require expensive equipment, aren’t quantitative, or are just plain boring. But this doesn’t have to be the case! In this class, we’ll use low-cost materials and equipment to measure properties of light, sound, magnetism, and more to explore the world around us. Example labs include: measuring the width of your hair using laser pointers, finding your own height based on air pressure, and determining MIT’s latitude from Earth’s magnetic field! If you want to perform physics experiments that are more than just measuring velocities or forces, and you want to learn about some areas of physics not typically covered in high school, this is the class for you!

How did the universe begin? How has it evolved to its current state? What are dark matter and dark energy? Is the universe a donut? These questions probably won’t be answered in this class, but we’ll explore them as much as we can.

Have you ever wondered what is happening within a material on an atomic level? Why can electrons move through metals but not insulators (like wood)? Come learn about the exciting field of condensed matter physics, which has led to the development of numerous technologies and innovations, such as semiconductors, transistors, and microelectronics. In this class we will cover the main conceptual ideas needed for understanding solids and introduce some advanced topics in quantum mechanics (wavefunctions, Schrodinger’s Equation, and more). Note: No knowledge of advanced physics will be assumed - we will build up everything along the way.