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SEPTEMBER 2004

  Thompson Observatory Open Houses
Date: September 01 2004 - June 30 2005
Location: WI
Description: Open houses are held on clear Friday nights during the academic year.

  Team America Rocketry Challenge
Date: September 07 2004 - May 21 2005
Location: NA
Description: Model Rocketry Contest

Merz Lecture
Date: September 09 2004
Location: IN
Description: Professor Herbert Kroemer of the University of California at Santa Barbara and the 2000 Nobel Physics Laureate will speak on "Negative Refraction: What is the Fuss all About?

  Acclaimed exhibition "Einstein" opening at the Skirball
Date: September 14 2004 - May 29 2005
Location: CA
Description: Making its only West Coast appearance at the Skirball, Einstein is the most comprehensive presentation ever mounted on the life and theories of the greatest scientist of the 20th century. On display will be letters, photographs, rare documents, interactive exhibits illuminating Einstein`s theories, and more!

Lecture-Recital
Date: September 28 2004
Location: IN
Description: Joint sponsor with the Department of Music of a lecture-recital on "Just Intonation" by Willard Martin and Australian harpsichordist Christopher Stempel. Mr. Martin has built a copy of a late 16th century chromatic harpsichord (31 keys to the octave).

OCTOBER 2004

  Sigma Pi Sigma Quadrennial Congress
Date: October 15 2004 - October 16 2004
Location: NM
Description: Held in conjunction with the APS 4-Corners Section Meeting and regional groups of both the SPS and the American Association of Physics Teachers we will explore how Einstein`s 1905 contributions are still impacting physics, and discuss honor & ethics in science.

NOVEMBER 2004

CPEP presents Fission and Fusion
Date: November 05 2004 - November 06 2004
Location: PA
Description: A content deepening workshop for high school chemistry and physics teachers featuring the CPEP teaching charts on Nuclear Science and Fusion: Physics of a Fundamental Energy Source. Inquiry-based hands-on classroom-tested activities and ancillary materials especially developed for the charts will be presented.

  Marsh White Outreach Award Competition
Date: November 15 2004 - June 15 2005
Location: MD
Description: College students submit brief proposals for science outreach projects through campus chapter of the Society of Physics Students by November 15, 2004. Winners, typically about a dozen, will be awarded ~$300 each in January 2005 to support such events as open houses, physics demonstration days, etc.

Physics Colloquium
Date: November 17 2004
Location: IN
Description: Professor Alan Beyerchen of Ohio State University will speak on "The Problematical Purity of the Unpolitical Tradition: Dilemmas Facing German Physicists in the Third Reich"

DECEMBER 2004

  Albert Einstein's Miraculous Year 100th Anniversary Poetry Contest 2005
Date: December 01 2004 - September 30 2005
Location: CA
Description: The event is a poetry contest about the life, ideas, fears of Albert Einstein. The theme is: Einstein: Life of a Genius. The topics includes physics terms. The contest last for 10 months. The first prize will receive $1,000 and poem is published in the Muses Review. See details at the website address given.

Illinois State Physics Project
Date: December 07 2004
Location: IL
Description: Monthly Phenomenological Meeting of High School & College Physics Teachers, future Teachers, students, and others interested in Physics. Both new and `classic` phenomena & demonstrations will be presented. ALL are invited; free giveaways included at all meetings !!

Physics Colloquium
Date: December 08 2004
Location: IN
Description: Professor Jay Davis, former director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and National Security Fellow (Ret.) and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will speak on "Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Policy, and the Nuclear Labs"

Visualizing Physics: Transforming Science Learning at MIT
Date: December 15 2004 - February 01 2005
Location: MA
Description: Today`s MIT undergrads learn about abstract phenomena through a combination of lecture, small group experimentation, and cutting-edge visualizations and simulations.Now`s your chance to get an insider`s view of how MIT is redesigning the way it teaches physics. http://evangelion.mit.edu/802TEAL3D/teal_tour.htm.

JANUARY 2005

Einstein at Home
Date: January 01 2005 - December 31 2005
Location: Al
Description: All of the physics department computers will run Einstein at home from January 2005 to December 2005

  Einstein@Home
Date: January 01 2005 - January 01 2006
Location: CA
Description: Use your computer`s spare brain power to help search for gravitaitional waves from space.

  Take a tour of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Date: January 01 2005 - December 31 2005
Location: CA
Description: Public tours offer visitors a look at the phenomenal physics and other state-of- the-art research programs. See the National Ignition Facility -- the world`s laser -- the Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry, the world`s most powerful computers and much more. Participants must be 18 or older.

  Discovery Center at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Date: January 01 2005
Location: CA
Description: Lawrence Livermore Laboratory conducts some of the most innovative science and technology in the nation. The Discovery Center provides a window into state-of-the-art-reaserch programs, phenomenal physics, computational capabilities, national security and much more.

High School essay Competition to celebrate the World Year of Physics
Date: January 01 2005 - October 15 2005
Location: CO
Description: See our Webpage and information I have sent to you. Nothing fits in the above

Imagination and Knowledge" celebrating centennial of Einstein`s Miraculous Year
Date: January 01 2005 - December 31 2005
Location: DC
Description: A series of presentations are scheduled, including continuous exhibits and events, such as Marc Spiegel`s "Einstein Alive" March 9th. See our web site for details.

  United States Physics Talent Search
Date: January 01 2005 - June 30 2005
Location: IN
Description: The US Physics Talent Search (USPTS) is an educational project aimed at helping students and their families learn about physics. Young people aged 10-18 will be eligible to participate. Interested students will earn "points" by doing experiments, going to museums, writing about physics, and other activities.

  Inside Einstein`s Universe
Date: January 01 2005 - December 31 2005
Location: MA
Description: The NASA-Smithosnian Universe Forum offers a portfolio of highly visual and dramatic resources for exploring the astronomical applications of Einstein`s revolutionary work. Step "Inside Einstein`s Universe" to discover how NASA is investigating key questions about space, time, cosmology, and black holes.

  "Inside Einstein`s Universe" Events Calendar
Date: January 01 2005 - December 31 2005
Location: MA
Description: Throughout 2005, museums and planetariums across the country join NASA on a journey to the edge of space and time. Audiences explore exciting topics such as black holes and cosmology as they discover what is happening "Inside Einstein`s Universe." Visit the IEU Events Calendar to learn what is going on in your area.

Double Cone Origami Web Gallery
Date: January 01 2005 - December 31 2005
Location: OH
Description: Since the double cone is such a helpful figure to use in discussions of time, lightcones, the origin of gravity, blackholes, wormholes, etc., CincyASA offers this origami version of the double cone. Let us know how you use it in your physics demonstrations. We will post the most creative applications!

Penn State Erie Open House Nights in Astronomy
Date: January 01 2005 - December 31 2006
Location: PA
Description: Approximately monthly Open House Nights in Astronomy consist of a lecture about a topic in astronomy or general science, followed by astronomical viewing with the college`s telescopes, weather permitting. Lectures are free and open to the public, and are designed for a non-technical audience.

Fisk/Vanderbilt NASA Roadshow and Planetarium
Date: January 01 2005 - December 31 2005
Location: TN
Description: The Fisk/Vanderbilt NASA Roadshow consists of a giant, mobile, planetarium seat ting some 25-30 students/adults for a show/presentation of the night sky. The aim is to teach the audience about the Sun/Moon system, the planets, and of course the stars. Shows are presented 4/month at various schools and centers.

Science in the Movies
Date: January 01 2005 - December 30 2005
Location: TX
Description: Science in the Movies is a travelling exhibit that demonstrats the many uses of physics and chemistry in the performance of movie stunts and special effects. The program identifies and teaches many specific concepts, and grade appropriate levels for each audience.

Lab Tours for Scouts
Date: January 01 2005 - December 31 2005
Location: UT
Description: Lab tours for Scout Troops available Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment only.

Star Parties
Date: January 05 2005 - December 28 2005
Location: UT
Description: The observatory is open to the public each Wednesday (weather permitting) with no appointment necessary. Tours are also available on Mondays and Fridays by appointment only.

  AAPT Annual Winter Meeting
Date: January 08 2005 - January 12 2005
Location: NM
Description: 130th National Meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers.

Say Hello to Einstein@Home
Date: January 08 2005
Location: WA
Description: Enjoy an evening of Einstein and neutron stars. Learn how to search for gravitational waves on your own computer.

  Physics Circus by the University of Minnesota Physics Force
Date: January 10 2005 - January 13 2005
Location: MN
Description: Plethora of Physics Events for all Ages. Four Shows during the day, for pre-arranged school age students. And a Final Evening Show on the 13th at 7pm. The Show is approximately 1hr long. Admission is free, except for Parking.

  Einstein: A Stage Portrait, by Willard Simms and starring Tom Schuch
Date: January 10 2005 - January 07 2006
Location: NM
Description: Nation-wide tour of the award-winning, one-man show Einstein: A Stage Portrait , by Willard Simms and starring Tom Schuch. Performance schedule and booking information available via email upon request.

Physics Colloquium
Date: January 12 2005
Location: IN
Description: Professor Don Howard of the Department of Philosophy and Program of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Notre Dame will speak on "Einstein as a Philosopher of Science"

From Theoretical Physics to Quantitative Finance: An MIT grad in the real world
Date: January 12 2005
Location: MA
Description: What does physics have in common with financial markets? How can physicists pursue careers in quantitative finance? MIT alum Mark Mueller will answer these questions and discuss aspects of job-hunting and philosophical questions about the role of mathematical models in describing and organizing what we observe.

A Modern Physics I Course PHYS 324
Date: January 12 2005 - May 02 2005
Location: NC
Description: A course in Modern Physics covering Einstein`s theories of Special Relativity and General Relativity. The course also covers Einstein`s photon theory of light and the photoelectric efffect. The course also covers the rise of quantum mechanics.

  The Universe of Dr. Einstein
Date: January 12 2005 - March 27 2005
Location: NE
Description: We commemorate the World Year of Physics and Einsteins contributions to science through the return of a classic show, The Universe of Dr. Einstein. In this edited version, we focus on Einsteins theories of relativity (Special and General), presenting sections of the show not seen in previous versions.

  Quantum Diaries (Web site)
Date: January 13 2005 - December 31 2005
Location: IL
Description: Quantum Diaries follows the lives of scientists from around the world as they live the World Year of Physics 2005. In their own words, in photos, blogs, and videos, they tell the real-life stories of real physicists in real time.

Science Open Mic at the New Deal Cafe
Date: January 13 2005
Location: MD
Description: Music, poetry, and performance art in celebration of the World Year of Physics. Join in or just watch. Physicists will be on hand to answer your burning questions about life, the universe, and everything.

Focus on Physics
Date: January 15 2005 - February 15 2005
Location: FL
Description: Students, teachers, and parents participate in demonstrations and hands-on activities to introduce physics concepts. Students conduct a month-long treasure hunt using books, other print media, and web-based resources to learn more about physics concepts and people in physics.

The Universe of Dr. Einstein
Date: January 15 2005 - April 03 2005
Location: VA
Description: This planetarium program celebrates the life and work of Albert Einstein and explores just what Einstein`s theories mean to our understanding of the universe Produced by the Hansen Planetarium in Salt Lake City, this program is of interest to all ages and does not require a science background.

"Einstein`s Ethics," 3-semester-hour university course (PHYS 3193)
Date: January 17 2005 - May 13 2005
Location: OK
Description: Readings and discussions of Einstein`s "Ideas and Opinions" and a biography. Supplemented with background lectures on Einstein`s life, times, and physics. Emphasis on Einstein`s principles, and his stands on justice and human dignity. Open to all students.

21st Annual Tri-Physics Meeting
Date: January 19 2005
Location: IL
Description: Annual Phenomenological Meeting of the three area Physics `Alliances`: ISPP, Physics West & Physics NorthWest: Pizza at 5:30, meeting starts at 6:30. Includes the annual award of the `Jensen Bar`. ALL are invited; free giveaways included !!

Brookhaven Lecture
Date: January 19 2005
Location: NY
Description: "The Role of Empirical Rules in Predicting Directions in Science" Speaker: Maurice Goldhaber

Physics, Toys, and Einstein
Date: January 20 2005
Location: SC
Description: For a number of years I have been using ordinary children`s toys to describe basic ideas of physics. I will demonstrate a number of these toys including a a race car, a bungee jumper, and an infrared blaster. With the help of a special guest, Albert Einstein, we will see how these toys may have affected his ideas.

2005 Penn State Lectures on the Frontiers of Science: "Einstein`s Legacy"
Date: January 22 2005 - February 19 2005
Location: PA
Description: "Einsteins Legacy: A centennial celebration of Einsteins miraculous year an its influence on science today" is the theme of the 2005 Penn State Lectures on the Frontiers of Science, a series of free public lectures designed to be a free minicourse for residents in Central Pennsylvania communities.

World Year of Physics Course
Date: January 24 2005 - February 14 2005
Location: NC
Description: This event is a course offering in the College for Seniors, a unit of the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement, focused on the World Year of Physics. The course will survey the history of Physics, focus on Einstein`s role in the discipline, and examine expectations for future discovery.

Comet Hunter, The Anatomy of Discovery
Date: January 24 2005
Location: NV
Description: Don Macholtz will lecture on his 10th and latest comet discovery. Telescopes will be provided after the lecture by the Astronomical Society of Nevada to view comet macholtz q2 (weather permitting)

Physics Lecture
Date: January 24 2005
Location: NY
Description: BSA Distinguished Lecture, "Superstring/M-theory: A Lathe for Physics?" Speaker: Sylvester Gates, Univ. of Maryland

UHCL Physics Spring Seminar Series
Date: January 24 2005 - May 02 2005
Location: TX
Description: A series of weekly seminars beginning with a talk on The World Year of Physics and continuing with several different talks on physics and astronomy research being conducted at UHCL and the nearby Johnson Space Center.

Zone 6 Meeting
Date: January 28 2005 - January 30 2005
Location: AL
Description: SPS students from Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Puerto Rico are in Zone 6. Others from Mississippi, Tennesee and surrounding areas are also welcome. Students will present talks and poster presentations, participate in a banquet, take tours of our facilities and hear two distinguished speakers.

  World Year of Physics Seminar Series
Date: January 28 2005 - April 22 2005
Location: GA
Description: Several eminent physicists will speak about their fields of physics and how they were affected by Albert Einstein`s work. The fields represented are astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter, mathematical physics, nonlinear dynamics, particle physics, quantum optics, and surface science.

World Year of Physics Lectures
Date: January 28 2005 - May 29 2005
Location: GA
Description: There will be eight speakers from all the major universities in the Atlanta area who will give their talks on selected Friday afternoons from 2-2:50pm this Spring at the Crider Lecture Hall in the Boyd building

Smith College Physics and Astronomy Festival
Date: January 28 2005
Location: MA
Description: Visitors to this open house will be able to play with lasers, magnets, a bed of nails, liquid nitrogen, and many other toys and demonstrations. Hosted by the Smith College physics and astronomy departments.

Albert Einstein: Time Magazine`s Person of the Century - Why?
Date: January 31 2005
Location: IA
Description: Dr. Robert Kennedy (Creighton University Physics Department) will cover not only Einstein`s revolutionary contributions to physics but also his contributions to humanity in his resistance to Hitler, in his support of the Zionist movement, and in his controversial support of the Atomic Bomb.

FEBRUARY 2005

`Physics in Everyday Life` Poster Contest
Date: February 01 2005 - April 07 2005
Location: AL

"Einsein and Beyond"
Date: February 01 2005 - November 30 2005
Location: KY
Description: Popular lectures on current topics in relativity

Dean S. Edmonds Lecture by Nobel Prize winner Frank Wilczek
Date: February 01 2005
Location: MA
Description: m=E/c^2: The Origin of Mass 100 years ago mass appeared to be an irreducible concept, that could not be analyzed into anything more basic. Special relativity opened the door to more profound understanding of the origin of mass.

  WYP 2005 Question of the Week
Date: February 01 2005 - December 31 2005
Location: MD
Description: Each week a new question of the week will be presented online. The following week the answer will be presented along with a video demonstration that illustrates the answer.

Annus Mirabilis Colloquia
Date: February 01 2005 - March 01 2005
Location: MO
Description: A series of five weekly lectures presenting Einstein`s greatest ideas to a general audience. Each lecture will last about one hour, with a reception to follow.

World Year of Physics - California State University, Los Angeles, Science Series
Date: February 02 2005 - May 04 2005
Location: CA
Description: Public lectures given by physics and astronomy faculty on a variety of physics, astronomy or cosmology topics. These lectures will also point out the impact of Einstein`s work on the issues discussed.

The Quantum and the Cosmos, by Dr. Edward W. "Rocky" Kolb, NASA/Fermilab Group
Date: February 02 2005
Location: NY
Description: Dr. Kolb will explore the "inner space" of the quantum and the "outer space" of the cosmos. The inner space/outer space connection may hold the key to the nature of the dark matter holding together our galaxy and the mysterious dark energy pulling apart our universe.

Mildred S. Dresselhaus Special Seminar
Date: February 02 2005
Location: UT
Description: "Addressing Grand Energy Challenges through Advanced Materials"

Einstein and Beyond, a series of public lectures at the University of Kentucky
Date: February 03 2005 - December 09 2005
Location: KY
Description: A series of public lectures commemorating Einstein`s centennial. In the spring semester, lectures have been scheduled for the evenings of Feb. 3, Feb. 24, Mar. 3, and Mar. 31. Pls. see the web site for all details.

"Under Pressure", by Boston University`s Physics Theater
Date: February 03 2005 - June 15 2005
Location: MA
Description: "Under Pressure" is a traveling physics demonstration show presented by physics graduate students from Boston University. The show covers various aspects of pressure, atmospheric pressure, as well as sound and waves. See the web site for show times or to request a show at your Boston-area school.

LISTENING FOR MONSTERS IN THE COSMIC SEA: Black holes and gravitational waves
Date: February 03 2005
Location: PA
Description: Public lecture sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Observers, about two of Einstein`s greatest legacies, black holes and gravitational waves, and their role in modern astrophysics.

Einstein`s Miraculous Year
Date: February 04 2005
Location: IN
Description: Lecture by Dr. John Stachel, Director of Center for Einstein Studies, Boston U. Pre-lecture, "Einstein for Beginners", will precede the talk at 7:00 pm Reception to follow lecture

Edison Lecture
Date: February 04 2005
Location: IN
Description: Dr. John Stachel, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Director, Center for Einstein Studies at Boston University will speak on "Einstein`s Miraculous Year"

  Meeting of the Joint Atlantic Seminar for the History of the Physical Sciences
Date: February 04 2005 - February 06 2005
Location: IN
Description: In keeping with the spirit of WYP, the 04-05 JASHOPS meeting will take as its main theme "Images of Scientific Genius" and will feature as its keynote speaker on Feb. 4, John Stachel, Emeritus Prof. of Physics at Boston Univ. and the first editor of "The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein." Free and open to public.

Scholar`s Day Keynote Lecture by Nobel Laureate Dr. Carl Wieman
Date: February 04 2005
Location: TX
Description: Scholars Day at Baylor allows faculty and students to share their current scholarship. This year`s keynote speaker will be Dr. Carl Wieman, the 2001 Nobel Laureate in Physics for his research on Bose-Einstein condensation. The address is open to the public.

Einstein@TheMovies
Date: February 05 2005
Location: WA
Description: A showing of the film "Runaway Universe" in LIGO`s auditorium. A LIGO staff scientist will lead a discussion of the expansion of the universe following the film

OSSM Physics Lab Open House
Date: February 06 2005
Location: OK
Description: This is the annual open-house of Autry Technology Center. We are the regional site for the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics with Physics and Calculus labs located in the building. OSSM is participating in the open-house since 2001.

Project HOPE: Discovery Day
Date: February 07 2005
Location: OK
Description: Sound, waves, and energy: participants will experience first-hand how sound consists of vibrations, travels as a wave, and is a transfer of energy. A wave demonstrator (ca. 1908 by CENCO) will bring to light some of Einstein`s work as the apparatus` "Ether wave" is discussed.

Simon Singh`s Big Bang: The Origin of the Universe at Princeton University Store
Date: February 08 2005
Location: NJ
Description: Acclaimed science journalist Simon Singh will discuss his latest book "Big Bang: The Origin of the Universe" at the Princeton University Store. The event is the first in a year-long series celebrating Einstein`s Miraculous Year and the World Year of Physics. For more info, call 609-921-8500 or visit: www.pustore.com.

University of Tulsa Physics Journal Club
Date: February 08 2005
Location: OK
Description: Monthly open discussion of physics journal articles covering latest progress in physics, usually including physics demonstrations. Meetings this year emphasize Einstein`s contributions. Free dinner.

Teacher Workshop: Einstein and Hot Topics in Cosmology
Date: February 09 2005
Location: NH
Description: Teacher Workshop on Einstein`s major works - a look at time, relativity, black holes, and dark matter. A certificate for clock-hours will be awarded. This workshop can also be taken for ONE GRADUATE CREDIT - this requires an additional fee and project. Call for details.

The Physics of NASCAR
Date: February 09 2005 - April 01 2005
Location: WA
Description: This exhibit features a life-size shell of a NASCAR. The aerodynamics and unique design features of the race car clearly show the results of applying physics in breathtaking entertainment!

Eyes On the Sky: Peeking into the Universe`s Past, Fathoming the Future
Date: February 10 2005 - May 26 2005
Location: MD
Description: This is a colloquium series designed especially for high school and college students as well as the general public interested in science. All talks will be at an accessible level. There will be opportunity at the end of the talk for a personal interaction with the scientists over refreshments.

Beyond Einstein: Profound Mysteries and New Challenges
Date: February 10 2005
Location: MD
Description: First colloquium of the NASA ``Eyes on the Sky`` public lecture series. In this talk, Dr. Michael S. Turner will discuss some of the most profound questions Einstein`s theories have let us formulate, but that can only be answered by going beyond his theories. Please RSVP on event website to help planning.

Palle Yourgrau`s "A World Without Time" at the Princeton University Store
Date: February 10 2005
Location: NJ
Description: A professor at Brandeis University, Palle Yourgrau will discuss his new book "A World Without Time: The Forgotten Legacy of Godel and Einstein," as part of the Princeton University Store`s year-long series celebrating Einstein`s Miraculous Year and the World Year of Physics.

  World Year of Physics Distinguished Lectures
Date: February 10 2005 - December 01 2005
Location: TN
Description: Distinguished Lectures of general interest

John S. Rigden speaking on "Einstein 1905,1999"
Date: February 11 2005
Location: AR
Description: Noted physicist, historian of physics and author, John S. Rigden (Washington U.) will present a public lecture entitled "Einstein 1905,1999". Following the lecture he will be signing copies of his new book "Einstein 1905: The Standard of Excellence" (Harvard U. Press, 2005)

24th Annual High School Physics Competition
Date: February 11 2005
Location: MS
Description: Competition in which area high school students (Mississippi and surrounding states) test for scholarships and/or awards. Two different categories - one for students taking advancement placement, second year or college-level physics courses, the other for first year physics students.

Exploring and Controlling the Atomic-Scale World
Date: February 11 2005
Location: PA
Description: Seminar by Dr Paul Weiss, Department of Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University

Carolina Physics Demonstration Show
Date: February 12 2005
Location: NC
Description: The UNC-CH Department of Physics and Astronomy will honor Albert Einstein and Valentine`s Day with a physics demonstration program for all ages. Come join the fun!

Orange Physics ...on the road again
Date: February 12 2005
Location: NY
Description: Numerous experiments for shoppers to play with allowing them to explore natural phenomena. Highlights are experiments described by 2 of Einstein`s 1905 papers.

World Year of Physics 2005 Family Open House
Date: February 13 2005
Location: IL
Description: An event for families including hands-on activities, liquid nitrogen show, interactions with famous physicists (actors) and Fermilab physicists. All welcome, but activities best for students age 11 and up.

The Wonders of Physics
Date: February 13 2005 - February 20 2005
Location: WI
Description: A fast-paced, fun-filled presentation on physics for people of all ages, including many demonstrations, special guests, and other surprises. Tours of the physics laboratories will be given from 2-4 pm each day.

Physicists Hall of Fame
Date: February 15 2005 - February 17 2005
Location: KS
Description: Display of student generated posters in a "Who am I?" format. Clues are offered; viewer attempts to guess the physicist based on the clues. Students have also written a proposal to include their physicist in our Physicist`s Hall of Fame.

Fun with Physics Family Science Night
Date: February 15 2005
Location: MN
Description: An opportunity for K-8 students and their families to enjoy an evening of fun, cooperative hands-on science activities. The purpose of the event is to give local families the opportunity to work together and discover new ways of learning science.

Thirteenth Annual Blacks in Science Program
Date: February 16 2005
Location: IL
Description: Annual Blacks in Science Program Black World Studies, the College of Arts and Sciences and Physics Department present eminent scholar and physicist, Dr. Sylvester J. Gates, Jr., who will speak on the topic, "Einstein, Science and Race."

  AAAS Annual Meeting - One Decade in the Life of Einstein: 19051915
Date: February 17 2005 - February 21 2005
Location: DC
Description: AAAS Annual Meeting Symposia -- What Was So Important About Special Relativity? Einstein`s Legacy: General Relativity as our Best Description of the Universe Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Einstein

  AAAS Annual Meeting - Frontiers of 21st Century Physics
Date: February 17 2005 - February 21 2005
Location: DC
Description: AAAS Annual Meeting Symposia -- Quantum Universe Pursuing the Perfect Primordial Fluid High-Temperature Superconductors: Playgrounds for Broken Symmetries

  AAAS Annual Meeting - TOPICAL LECTURE - Sylvester James Gates, Jr.
Date: February 17 2005 - February 21 2005
Location: DC
Description: AAAS Annual Meeting Topical Lecture -- Sylvester James Gates, Jr. John S. Toll Professor of Physics, and Director, Center for String and Particle Theory, University of Maryland "Is the Final Answer at Hand?"

  AAAS Annual Meeting - GALA RECEPTION
Date: February 17 2005 - February 21 2005
Location: DC
Description: AAAS Annual Meeting Gala Reception for World Year of Physics A special international gala reception will draw the likes of Albert Einstein, Enrico Fermi and Marie Curie!

  AAAS Annual Meeting - TOPICAL LECTURE - Steve Koonin, British Petroleum
Date: February 17 2005 - February 21 2005
Location: DC
Description: AAAS Annual Meeting Topical Lecture -- Steve Koonin, British Petroleum Physics: Beyond the Science

  AAAS Annual Meeting - The Impact of Twentieth Century Physics
Date: February 17 2005 - February 21 2005
Location: DC
Description: AAAS Annual Meeting Symposia -- Physics, Medicine and Biomedical Research Physics and the Nation

  AAAS Annual Meeting - Einstein in Historical and Philosophical Perspective
Date: February 17 2005 - February 21 2005
Location: DC
Description: AAAS Annual Meeting Symposia -- Einstein on the Role of the History and Philosophy of Science in Science The Trouton Experiment and E=mc2 Einsteins Most Famous Thought Experiment

Forces and Motion
Date: February 17 2005
Location: ID
Description: A science demonstration show on forces, motion, and Newton`s Laws. The general public, especially home schooled students and family, are invited.

Illinois State Physics Project (ISPP)
Date: February 17 2005
Location: IL
Description: Monthly Phenomenological Meeting of High School & College Physics Teachers, future Teachers, students, and others interested in Physics. Both new and `classic` phenomena & demonstrations will be presented. ALL are invited; free giveaways included at all meetings !!

Fun with Physics Family Science Night
Date: February 17 2005
Location: MN
Description: I would like to make you aware of an opportunity for K-8 students and their families to enjoy an evening of fun, cooperative hands-on science activities. The purpose of the event is to give local families the opportunity to work together and discover new ways of learning science.

Brookhaven Accelerator Forum
Date: February 17 2005
Location: NY
Description: "Energy Recovery Linacs with High-Brightness and Ampere Average Current" Speaker: BNL Scientist, Ilan Ben-Zvi

The Infinite Universe of Einstein and Newton
Date: February 18 2005
Location: PA
Description: Seminar by Dr Barry Bruce, Department of Physics, Juniata College

Exploring Black Holes with Einstein
Date: February 19 2005 - May 07 2005
Location: NY
Description: A new star show at Strasenburgh Planetarium: One hundred years ago this spring, 26-year-old Albert Einstein forever changed our notions of space and time. Now his mind-bending ideas help us understand black holes, among the most bizarre yet important features of our universe.

Einstein`s Legacy: An Interdisciplinary Symposium
Date: February 22 2005
Location: NY
Description: A series of lectures and other events addressing Albert Einstein`s legacy in the sciences, the arts, philosophy, and public policy, and the implications of the moral and political stands Einstein took in his life. Keynote speakers are Prof. Peter Galison and Prof. Sylvester James Gates, Jr.

Was Einstein Right? Public Lecture by Dr. Clifford Will from Washington U,
Date: February 22 2005
Location: OK
Description: Dr. Clifford Will, a Professor of Physics at Washington U in St. Louis, will present a lecture for the general public on the experimental evidence gathered over the past eighty years on Einstein`s general theory of relativity. A recep- tion for Dr. Will will follow his talk entitled "Was Einstein Right?"

  World Year of Physics Lecture Series
Date: February 23 2005
Location: LA
Description: Matthew Ware (Prof. of Physics @ Grambling State Univ.) will deliver a lecture - `Warren Henry - The Scientist and the Man.` Lee Sawyer (Prof. of Physics @ Louisiana Tech Univ.) will deliver a lecture - `Einstein and the 20th Century - His Impact on Science, Society and Culture`

Publci Lecture: "Chernobyl: A Lesson in How NOT To Build a Nuclear Reactor"
Date: February 23 2005
Location: NY
Description: The talk will review the basic physics of a nuclear reactor, discuss some some mistakes of the past and how we`ve learned from them to make nuclear energy a safe source of energy. Questions from the audience are encouraged, and they may range from technical issues to social impacts. We look forward to seeing you

Einstein: Past, Present & Future
Date: February 23 2005
Location: WA
Description: This is part of the winter quarter Faculty Lecture series, sponsored by Yakima Valley Community College. This public lecture, presented by Dr. Kelly Casey (Physics Department chair) is a celebration of Albert Einstein - his life and works.

Uncle Al: Use the Dark Energy, Luke!
Date: February 24 2005
Location: MD
Description: Second public lecture of the NASA "Eyes On the Sky" series. In this talk, Dr. Jim Gates will explain why the discovery of cosmic acceleration poses a serious challenge for Superstring/M-theory--the main candidate for a fundamental theory of nature. HS/College level & above. RSVP online to reserve a spot.

Time, Einstein, and the Coolest Stuff in the Universe
Date: February 24 2005
Location: PA
Description: Seminar by Dr William D Phillips, NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland Held in Alumni Hall - BAC, Room A100 Dr. Phillips is a Nobel Prize recipient in Physics, 1997 , and a Juniata College alumni, 1970. This talk will be accessible to all.

Cold Atom Physics
Date: February 25 2005
Location: PA
Description: Seminar by Dr William D Phillips, NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland Dr. Phillips is a Nobel Prize recipient in Physics, 1997 , and a Juniata College Held in BAC, Room P223. A more advanced talk for physics students on Dr. Phillips research in low temperature physics.

  National High Magnetic Field Laboratory Annual Open House
Date: February 26 2005
Location: FL
Description: This community event celebrates the World Year of Physics with self-guided tours of the world`s largest highest-powered magnet lab. Open House visitors get a firsthand look at a world-class laboratory. Scientists and engineers interpret their work through demonstrations and hands-on activities.

IMSA Middle School Science Summit
Date: February 26 2005
Location: IL
Description: Join IMSA in celebration of the World Year of Physics at its first ever Middle School Science Summit. Hear Leon Lederman speak, get tips on your science projects, take a variety of physics related sessions including those on sound, electricity, light, earthquakes, water, and many more!

Zone 3 Spring Meeting
Date: February 26 2005
Location: NJ
Description: Society of Physics Students Zone 3 Spring Meeting Two keynote speakers, tour of facilities, and student research presentations

The Year of Physics & Science Day Celebrations
Date: February 26 2005 - February 28 2005
Location: TN
Description: Science Quiz Elocution competition on The Universe without Einstein Paper presentation on Physics of Cold Atoms, Smart Materials, Nano Technology

Einstein Centennial Colloquium Series
Date: February 28 2005 - March 21 2005
Location: NC
Description: Four popular lectures on Einstein`s five famous 1905 papers

J. Richard Gott`s "Time Travel in Einstein`s Universe" at Princeton U-Store
Date: February 28 2005
Location: NJ
Description: A professor of astrophysics at Princeton University, J. Richard Gott will discuss his book "Time Travel in Einstein`s Universe," as part of the Princeton University Store`s year-long series celebrating Einstein`s Miraculous Year and the World Year of Physics. For more info, check out www.pustore.com

MARCH 2005

  Celebrating Einstein`s Magical Year, 1905: Distinguished Lecture Series
Date: March 01 2005 - September 30 2005
Location: MD
Description: Distinguished physicists from across the country come to the University of Maryland for a special series of lectures addressing a variety of topics, including Einstein`s legacy as well as innovative research that was borne from Einstein`s work a century ago.

Einstein`s Brownian Motion 100 years on
Date: March 01 2005
Location: N/A
Description: An outline of brownian motion and the mathematics behind it is presented with applications to financial modelling, human physiology, and extensions to fractional dynamics

Texas Section of the AAPT Sping Meeting
Date: March 03 2005 - March 05 2005
Location: TX
Description: The SFA Physics Department will host the Fall 2005 Meeting of the Texas Section of the AAPT. Conference theme will emphasize 2005 Year of Physics.

Leon Pape Memorial Lecture
Date: March 04 2005
Location: CA
Description: Public Lecture: What can we do with a quantum liquid? by Anthony Leggett. Dr. Leggett received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2003. He has shaped the theoretical undesrtanding of normal and superfluid helium and other strongly coupled superfluids.

New Ideas in Science: The World Year of Physics
Date: March 04 2005
Location: IL
Description: Professional development day for Physics, Math and Physical Science teachers.

Elementary Science Day
Date: March 04 2005
Location: KY
Description: 4th grade students from area schools come to the Northern Kentucky University Campus to see demonstration shows and participate in hands-on activities in different science disciplines, including Physics and Astronomy.

  Zone 10 Meeting
Date: March 04 2005 - March 05 2005
Location: LA
Description: The meeting will begin with a lecture on Einstein to attendees and the public. Following the lecture will be a crawfish boil / social for attendees only Saturday will consisit of guest speakers and student lectures Saturday also will have lunch served and chapter reports

CincyASA award - University of Cincinnati Graduate Poster Forum
Date: March 04 2005
Location: OH
Description: The Cincinnati Chapter of the Acoustical Society of America will award copies of `Einstein`s 1912 Manuscript on the Special Theory of Relativity` as part of the University of Cincinnati`s Graduate Poster Forum. The forum coincides with the Graduate Recruitment Weekend.

Taking Einstein`s Ethics Into the Twenty-First Century
Date: March 04 2005
Location: TX
Description: An invited talk, at the level of a public lecture, on Einstein`s ethics. Presented at the Joint Meeting of the Texas Sections APS, AAPT, and Zone 13 of the Society of Physics Students. Einstein brought to his stands on justice and human dignity the same clarity and independence that he brought to physics.

Spring Meeting of the Nebraska Section of the AAPT
Date: March 05 2005
Location: NE
Description: Spring Meeting of N-AAPT. We will have a keynote speaker, along with contributed papers and activities. Lunch and supper are part of the meeting and will cost extra.

Einstein@TheMovies
Date: March 05 2005
Location: WA
Description: A showing of the film "Death Star" in the LIGO auditorium, followed by a staff-led discussion of cataclysmic events in the universe

John S. Rigden`s "Einstein 1905: The Standard of Greatness" at Princeton U-Store
Date: March 07 2005
Location: NJ
Description: As part of the Princeton University Store`s year-long series celebrating Einstein`s Miraculous Year and the World Year of Physics, John S. Rigden will explain what distinguishes 1905 from all other years in the annals of science and elevates Einstein above all other scientists of the 20th century.

Celebrating 100 Years of Relativity
Date: March 07 2005
Location: PA
Description: Dr. Simonetta Fritelli of Duquesne University will lead a Cafe Scientifique discussion about Einstein`s miracle year of 1905 and the scientific developments that came from the understanding of relativity over the last 100 years.

Einstein Lecture
Date: March 07 2005
Location: RI
Description: Speaker: Professor Leon Cooper "Albert Einstein and Constitutional Law: One Hundred Years"

  Celebrating Einstein`s Magical Year: A Distinguished Lecture Series for WYP
Date: March 08 2005
Location: MD
Description: Benoit B. Mandelbrot (2003 Japan Prize Recipient) Sterling Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Yale University Physics from Smoothness to Roughness

University of Tulsa Physics Journal Club
Date: March 08 2005
Location: OK
Description: Monthly open discussion of physics journal articles covering latest progress in physics, usually including physics demonstrations. Meetings this year emphasize Einstein`s contributions. Free dinner.

1905 - Albert Einstein`s Annus Mirabilis
Date: March 09 2005
Location: MA
Description: David Park, Professor of Physics Emeritus at Williams College, will deliver a lecture entitled "1905 - Albert Einstein`s Annus Mirabilis." Park is a former Fulbright Lecturer, visiting Cambridge professor, twice winner of the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science, and best-selling popular physics author.

Chandra`s HIgh Energy Vision
Date: March 09 2005
Location: MI
Description: Free public presentation based on research conducted at the Chandra X-Ray Observatory with featured speaker Donna Young of Tufts University. Let the Chandra images, animations, and movies take you to the frontier of spacetime on an inter-galactic tour of the m ost exotic objects in our universe!

The Great Time Machine in the Sky
Date: March 10 2005
Location: MD
Description: Third public lecture of the NASA "Eyes on the Sky" series. Al Kogut will talk about how the light emitted at the Big Bang still permeates the universe and how analyzing this ancient light answers questions about the shape, content and perhaps even the ultimate fate of the universe. RSVP online to reserve a spot.

Einstein Centennial Event
Date: March 10 2005
Location: MI
Description: High School students are invited to MSU Physics-Astronomy department for 4-5 hours during the day. Activities will include a Planetarium show, a tour of the NSCL Cyclotron Lab, displays and demonstrations. A general interest talk in the evening, "What does E=mc2 really mean?" (Prof. Walter Benenson).

Chandra & the X-Ray Universe
Date: March 10 2005
Location: MI
Description: All-day workshop for middle and high school teachers based on research conducted at the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. This teacher professional development will provide a rich understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum, evolution, and computer imagery.

Science Seminar: Einstein and the World Year of Physics 2005
Date: March 10 2005
Location: NJ
Description: The World Year of Physics 2005 is a United Nations endorsed, international cele- bration of physics. The seminar will describe some of the current research in physics and cosmology, and relate it to Einsteins seminal discoveries.

High School Physics Day
Date: March 11 2005
Location: KY
Description: This is an event for high school and middle school students. They will engage in various contests such as Egg drop, Paper plane and Einstein-look-alike contes t. There will be phyiscs demos and a tour of the research labs.

Physics Dance
Date: March 12 2005
Location: AL
Description: Homewood High School physics students will host a dance in honor of Albert Einstein`s birthday. Live music will be performed by the Hooded Historians. Food and beverages are included.

  MORE - PHYSICS, TOYS, and EINSTEIN
Date: March 12 2005
Location: GA
Description: This presentation will use a number of children`s toys including toy cars, an airplane, a bungee jumper, and an infrared blaster, to show how toys can be used to illustrate principles of physics. With the help of special guest Albert Einstein, we will see how the toys might have influenced Einstein`s work.

WYP2005 Celebration at Edgewood College
Date: March 12 2005
Location: WI
Description: Film on Einstein, A public lecture, wonders of physics show on WYP2005 theme. K - 16 student activities - exhibits, posters, seminar talks.

Wonders of Science Show
Date: March 13 2005
Location: IL
Description: Award winning high school chemistry teachers will present a fast-paced series of demonstartions on chemical and physical phenomena that will involve young scientists mentally and, at times, physically. Portions already on national TV. Presenters are master science teachers.Kit for families with a kid in grade 2-7.

World Year of Physics Open House
Date: March 13 2005
Location: IL
Description: The open house will present demonstrations introducing the theories of relativity and quantum mechanics which Einstein pioneered 100 years ago.

Einstein and The Miraculous Year - interactive exhibition
Date: March 14 2005 - December 31 2005
Location: CA
Description: Learn basic facts about Einsteins theories on light, atoms, energy, time, gravity and space in this one-of-a-kind exhibition. Also includes four interactive panels, photos, drawings and a 10-minute video highlighting major events in Albert Einstein`s life.

PI Day
Date: March 14 2005
Location: La
Description: Pie eating contest to celebrate Einsteins birthday

  `It`s About Time"
Date: March 14 2005
Location: MD
Description: March 14 was the day that Einstein was born. It is also "PI" Day for mathmaticians. "It`s about time " discusses Einstein`s relativistic time, thermodynamic concept of time in, and Buddhist`s concept of time in contrast to American idea of time. After the Panel, we`ll have a birthday party!

  World Year of Physics 2005: Beyond Einstein
Date: March 14 2005 - March 18 2005
Location: MI
Description: This public event is open to all ages, involving exhibits, demonstrations, presentations, an art show, an essay contest, a trivia competition, and more. (More details to be announced.)

States of Matter
Date: March 14 2005
Location: NV
Description: The show will feature the "Vortex Cannon", the "Flaming Tornado", the "55 Gallon Steel Drum Crush", an "Artificial Geyser", and other demonstrations. All ages are welcome. There will be some loud noises, which may be startling to small Children.

States of Matter
Date: March 14 2005
Location: NV
Description: The show will feature the "Vortex Cannon", the "Flaming Tornado", the "55 Gallon Steel Drum Crush", an "Artificial Geyser", and other demonstrations. All ages are welcome. There will be some loud noises, which may be startling to small Children.

Lewis & Clark Physics Club Celebrates the World Year of Physics
Date: March 14 2005 - March 17 2005
Location: OR
Description: We are hosting numerous events throughout each day. There will be a talk by Dr Seth Shostak from SETI and Fredrick Raab from LIGO. We will have a "physics carnival" consisting of a variety of physics demos. Our observatory will be open every evening for star gazing among other things.

Einstein Lecture
Date: March 14 2005
Location: RI
Description: Brown Physics Public Lecture, Speaker: Professor Howard Berg (Harvard) "Some Physics that E.Coli Knows"

Science Open Mike Night
Date: March 14 2005
Location: WA
Description: Coffehouse venue: share a story, music, poem, or perform as your favorite physicist! Discuss the questions of life, the universe, multiple universes, or the theory of everything while enjoying good company, food and coffee.

  Celebrating Einstein`s Magical Year: A Distinguished Lecture Series for WYP
Date: March 15 2005
Location: MD
Description: Leon Lederman (1988 Nobel Laureate) Pritzker Professor of Physics, Illinois Institute of Technology Title: Physics, Education, and Physics Education

States of Matter
Date: March 15 2005
Location: NV
Description: The show will feature the "Vortex Cannon", the "Flaming Tornado", the "55 Gallon Steel Drum Crush", an "Artificial Geyser", and other demonstrations. All ages are welcome. There will be some loud noises, which may be startling to small Children.

Harlow Shapley Lectures in Physics
Date: March 15 2005
Location: TN
Description: Dr. Nancy-Grace Roman, former scientific head of NASA astronomy, will be giving a public lecture, "The Un-Tranquil Universe." Dr. Roman initiated the Hubble Space Telescope mission and is a noted speaker.

Illinois State Physics Project
Date: March 16 2005
Location: IL
Description: Monthly Phenomenological Meeting of High School & College Physics Teachers, future Teachers, students, and others interested in Physics. Both new and `classic` phenomena & demonstrations will be presented. ALL are invited; free giveaways included at all meetings !!

Albert Einstein in 1905: Finding New Paths to the Depths of Physics
Date: March 17 2005
Location: CA
Description: Each of the papers Einstein wrote in 1905 suggests an unexpected approach to a fundamental issue in physics. Speaker Martin J. Klein, Yale Professor of Physics Emeritus, will concentrate on the first paper (which Einstein himself called "very revolutionary") as he discusses Einstein`s startling reasoning.

Lecture : Lightning, still Mysterious? By Prof. Bouquegneau
Date: March 17 2005
Location: MA
Description: Prof Bouquegneau, chairman of the physics Department at the FPMs and world renowned expert on lightning, will present a compelling and dynamic lecture, exposing the myths, legends and facts on the mysterious, exciting and often terrifying natural phenomenon : lightning.

PhysTEC Faraday Tube training and building workshop
Date: March 17 2005
Location: MI
Description: Participants will see Gene Wood`s Faraday demonstration tube which won a first place award at the 129th AAPT conference. They will learn the theory and build their own demonstration apparatus. Local physics teachers and undergrads will be invited.

"Was Einstein Right?" A Public Lecture by Clifford Will
Date: March 17 2005
Location: NC
Description: Public Lecture

High School Physics Day
Date: March 18 2005
Location: AR
Description: High School Physics Day is a series of lab tours and fun competitions for junior and senior high school students from around the state.

Science of Sound
Date: March 19 2005
Location: ID
Description: Science demonstrations in celebration of the 2005 World Year of Physics. The show will feature Pocatello High School musicians, the musical flame tube, a wine glass shattered with sound, fire, explosions, and other assorted science meyhem.

Spring Meeting, Chicago Section, American Association of Physics Teachers
Date: March 19 2005
Location: IL
Description: Spring Meeting of the Chicago Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers, including student research presentations; theme: TBA

  The 32nd Advanced ICFA Beam Dynamics Workshop on Energy Recovering Linacs
Date: March 19 2005 - March 23 2005
Location: VA
Description: Energy Recovering Linacs Workshop 2005 (ERL2005) The ERL2005 will address issues related to the generation of high brightness and simultaneously high average current electron beam and its stability and quality preservation during acceleration and energy recovery.

Physics of Magic
Date: March 21 2005
Location: ID
Description: Physics demonstrations and magic tricks share many characteristics. Physics demos dressed up as magic tricks will be presented, and some obvious and some not-so-obvious performance magic will be used in explaining physical principles.

  The Third High Energy Astrophysics Workshop
Date: March 21 2005 - March 23 2005
Location: NM
Description: The AAVSO, Sonoma State University, and NASA invite you to participate in this THIRD workshop for amateur astronomers. The workshop will focus on expanding the knowledge base of amateur scientists interested in contributing to the field. Topics will include Gamma Ray Bursts and data analysis techniques.

Einstein and the Riddle of His Creativity
Date: March 22 2005
Location: CA
Description: Dr. Tilman Sauer of the Einstein Papers Project at Caltech will discuss some of Einstein`s scientific achievements and offer some thoughts as to how a study of his papers and manuscripts can give us a better understanding of his exceptional creativity.

Rosalind Franklin and the Double Helix
Date: March 22 2005
Location: CA
Description: Prof. Lynne Osman Elkin will describe the role that Rosalind Franklin had in one of the 20th century`s greatest scientific discoveries.

The Life and Science of Albert Einstein
Date: March 24 2005
Location: CA
Description: This lecture is intended to make the science of Einstein accessible to a general audience and convey the excitement of his discoveries in the physical sciences.

The William Bullitt Lecture on Astronomy - "A Map of the Universe"
Date: March 24 2005
Location: KY
Description: A public lecture by noted Astronomer J. Richard Gott III, speaking on "A Map of the Universe."

The Discovery of the Expansion of the Acceleration of the Universe
Date: March 24 2005
Location: MD
Description: Fourth lecture in the "Eyes on the Sky" public lecture series. Dr. John Wood of Hubble Space Telescope Project will talk about how using the discovery that certain supernovae are "standard candles", astronomers have found that the universe is expanding at an accelerated rate. RSVP online to reserve a spot.

Greenspan and "The End of the Certain World: The Life and Science of Max Born"
Date: March 24 2005
Location: NJ
Description: A social history and a history of science as well as an intimate biography, "The End of the Certain World" reveals the story of a great physicist and humanitar- ian and his struggle with the forces of religion, politics, and war. - Part of the Princeton U- Store`s year-long series celebrating the World Year of Physics.

Kip S. Thorne
Date: March 24 2005
Location: OR
Description: "Eistein`s legacy in the Modern World: From Black Holes to Quantum Crytography" Renowned theoretical physicist Kip S. Thorne traces back to Einstein such technologies as thermonuclear power, global positioning systems and cosmological concepts such as black holes, worm holes and singularities.

  Zone 11 Meeting
Date: March 25 2005 - March 26 2005
Location: IA
Description: Activities will include a poster session, talks, Friday night fun, team competitions, lots of food and much more.

  E=mC^2 Newman Energy Technology National Press Conference
Date: March 28 2005
Location: DC
Description: National Press Conference & Newman E=mC^2 Energy Technology Demo Public lecture and new energy technology demonstration by Joseph Newman.

Why Einstein Would Love Spaghetti in Fundamental Physics
Date: March 28 2005
Location: IA
Description: Prof. Sylvester Gates from the University of Maryland will present to the public Prof. Gates will discuss how Einstein`s concept of a Unified Field Theory has entered into physics 100 years after his first revolutionary papers were publish

Grab the Power of Science & Mathematics: 55th Annual Student Science Fair
Date: March 28 2005 - April 03 2005
Location: IL
Description: Annual Chicago Public School Science Fair, Citywide Judging & presentation of student projects; sponsored by the Chicago Public Schools & Student Science Fair, Inc., co-sponsored by Motorola, ComEd, bp-America, & Kraft.

  Celebrating Einstein`s Magical Year: A Distinguished Lecture Series for WYP
Date: March 29 2005
Location: MD
Description: Anthony Leggett (2003 Nobel Laureate) MacArthur Professor of Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne Title: Does the Everyday World Really Obey Quantum Mechanics?

Relativity Centennial: An Interdisciplinary Celebration
Date: March 29 2005 - March 31 2005
Location: PR
Description: A three day conference in Spanish to examine the Einstein legacy and the social, technological, philosophical, political, and historical influences of Relativity theory.

Brian Greene`s Vibrant "Multiverse"
Date: March 30 2005
Location: DC
Description: Join renowned physicist Brian Green for a revelatory journey through space and the enigma of time. Greene focuses on cutting-edge developments in super-string and M-theory that may reconcile the behavior of everything from the smallest particle to the largest black hole.

Special Public Lecture
Date: March 30 2005
Location: IN
Description: Dr. Philip J. Sakimoto of the Department of Physics at the University of Notre Dame will speak on "The Universe -- and Everything In It"

World Year of Physics Public Lecture
Date: March 30 2005
Location: VA
Description: Public Lecture by Prof. John Simonetti (Virginia Tech) "The Accelerating Universe: Einstein`s Greatest Blunder - NOT!"

Sound and Waves
Date: March 31 2005
Location: ID
Description: Informative and interesting demonstrations exploring the science of sound and music featuring a laser light show, shattering wine glasses, and flames dancing to music. The event is free and open to the public, with presentations 8:30 - 9:45, and 10:00 - 11:30 am.

Physics of Music -- It`s All Standing Waves
Date: March 31 2005
Location: IL
Description: Professor Paul Dolan will discuss the `physics of music` and demonstrate how standing waves are used to produce musical tones for the NEIU Chapter of the CMENC (Collegiate Music Educators National Conference). All are welcome.

Einstein Symposium at Geneseo
Date: March 31 2005
Location: NY
Description: There will be poster presentations by undergraduate students followed by a guest lecture titled "What is Einstein`s General Theory of Relativity?" by Dr. E. T. Newman, University of Pittsburgh. There will be a stage reading of Picasso at the Lepin Agile, a play about a meeting between Einstein and Picasso.

Einstein Symposium at Geneseo
Date: March 31 2005
Location: NY
Description: There will be a public lecture titled "What is Einstein`s General Theory of Relativity?" by Dr. E.T. Newman, University of Pittsburgh. There will also be student talks and poster presentations and a stage reading of "Picasso at the Lepin Agile," that supposes a meeting between Einstein and Picasso.

ECU SPS Celebrates World Year of Physics
Date: March 31 2005 - April 02 2005
Location: OK
Description: SPS will give away WYP rainbow glasses to teachers bringing students to the OK State Science & Engineering Fair & OK Academy of Sci. Mtg. Instructions for glasses and info about WYP will be given as well as a Twin Paradox video produced at ECU to celebrate Einstein`s work on relativity.

Premiere Performance of "Einstein`s Dream" by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Date: March 31 2005 - April 02 2005
Location: TX
Description: Premiere performance of "Einstein`s Dream", a composition for computer music, strings and percussion written by Cindy McTee and commissioned by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The work celebrates the 100th anniversary of Einstein`s "miraculous year" and the contributions of science to music.

APRIL 2005

  Mathematics Awareness Month - Mathematics and the Cosmos
Date: April 01 2005 - April 30 2005
Location: ALL
Description: Online web resource related events and activities around the U.S. are posted on the website

Outdoor Solar System Model Construction
Date: April 01 2005
Location: CA
Description: Construct a 4.5 mile long scale model solar system along Alpine Boulavard in Alpine California. Create Scale models of the sun and planets similar to models seen on a recent NOVA program. This could be a one-time temporary model and event, or a permanent structure with scale models and explanatory plaques.

  Advancing Research in the New MIllenium
Date: April 01 2005 - April 02 2005
Location: IL
Description: 16th Annual Illinois Student Research Conference, hosted by Chicago State Univ., featuring student research presentations in the biological, computer, mathematical, engineering, and physical sciences. Poster session Friday evening with oral presentations & keynote speaker on Saturday.

Art and Physics Contest
Date: April 01 2005 - May 06 2005
Location: LA
Description: Art and Physics is an art contest in which the artwork depicts some physics phenomenon. The artists will be judged on their explanation of the physics, as well as, their artwork. Submissions are due on May 6th. Judging will be May 14th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and awards will be made at 1:00 PM.

Spring 2005 Joint Meeting for the New England Sections of the APS and AAPT
Date: April 01 2005 - April 02 2005
Location: MA
Description: The theme of this meeting is "Celebrating Einstein". There will be both invited speakers and contributed/parallel sessions. Workshops will be offered as well. Speakers include: Peter Galison, Wolfgang Ketterle, Howard Berg, Nergis Mavalvala, Pratap Misra, Dave Pritchard and Tilman Sauer.

SPS Zone 9 Meeting
Date: April 01 2005 - April 02 2005
Location: WI
Description: The Zone 9 Meeting at the University of Wisconsin Platteville will start Friday with a sit down dinner, followed by a presentation. Saturday morning participants are encouraged to give a presentations dealing with Physics. All meals provided and free housing for Friday night is available.

Science Spectrum - UNC Physics Olympics
Date: April 02 2005
Location: NC
Description: This event is part of the Science Spectrum program at UNC-CH. Approximately 50 NC high school students will come to the UNC campus to participate in a cooperative competition involving critical thinking, problem solving, scientific investigation, and physical exploration.

CincyASA award - Ohio Academy of Science District 11 Science Fair
Date: April 02 2005
Location: OH
Description: Cincinnati Chapter of the Acoustical Society of America will award cash prizes at this southern Ohio science fair. Various activities are planned during the event.

Space Day at Penn State
Date: April 02 2005
Location: PA
Description: Space Day at Penn State is a celebration of the spirit and opportunity of exploration. The free event features interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations, K-8 workshops, tours of Space Shuttle Blake and the PSU planetarium, a special Einstein exhibit, and more! See website for details.

  SPS Zone 4 Meeting
Date: April 02 2005
Location: VA
Description: Bridgwater College will host the SPS Zone 4 Meeting on its campus in the McKinney Center for Science and Mathematics. Please see the web page for registration (free and encouraged) and program information. Student research poster session and physics demonstrations session are planned.

  Physics for the Third Millennium: II
Date: April 05 2005 - April 07 2005
Location: AL
Description: Scientific conference presenting speakers discussing 10 important open questions in physics at the start of this millennium. The conference combines presentation of papers with a day of education/outreach activities allowing the speakers to interact with students and teachers to put a human face on physics.

Physics for Poets: An Introduction to Einstein`s Work and Life
Date: April 05 2005 - June 21 2005
Location: CA
Description: This nontechnical course for non-scientists introduces some of Einstein`s most amazing ideas in everyday language. Learn about relativity, quantum mechanics, black holes, and more. The course syllabus can be found at: http://www.foothill.edu/psme/Physics.12.Web.pdf

A Different, Radical Universe
Date: April 06 2005
Location: DC
Description: Dr. Robert Laughlin, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physics, proposes nothing less than a new way of understanding fundamental laws of science. He explains how the most fundamental laws of physics are in fact emergent, and are properties of large assemblages of matter.

Would You like to Better Understand our Wold ?
Date: April 06 2005
Location: NJ
Description: A general discussion about Einstein in the 21st Century.The way we think

Celebrating a Century of Albert Einstein`s Non-Conformist Humanism
Date: April 06 2005
Location: NY

Kean university science day
Date: April 06 2005
Location: nj
Description: physics demonstrations

Eustis Elementary Celebrates WYP 2005 with "Kids In Motion"
Date: April 07 2005
Location: FL
Description: Under the direction of AIMS math/science lab instructor, Laurie Amenold-Skinner, the students of Eustis Elementary present a school-wide physics event, "Kids In Motion." As the school celebrates WYP 2005, students will demonstrate physics concepts they have learned in the lab through dance, music, and experiments.

Spring Conference of Illinois Section American Association of Physics Teachers
Date: April 07 2005 - April 09 2005
Location: IL
Description: endowed Shaw Lecture will feature a general interest lecture on Einstein`s work (Thurs evening); workshops for teachers and college faculty; conference talks by faculty and students on current research in physics and physics education

Gamma Ray Bursts: The Brightest Explosions in the Universe
Date: April 07 2005
Location: MD
Description: Fifth lecture of NASA`s "Eyes on the Sky" public lecture series. Neil Gehrels will talk about Gamma-ray bursts which are now believed to be associated with huge explosions in the distant universe where starts are vaporized and balck holes are born. Please RSVP online to reserve a spot.

WYP Lecture Series
Date: April 07 2005 - April 18 2005
Location: MI
Description: This is a lecture series consisting of 3 lectures given by three AP Physics students from Mr. Taoufik Nadji`s class at Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen , MI. 1st lecture addresses Special Theory of Relativity, 2nd lecture addresses General Theory of Relativity, and 3rd lecture discusses Quantum Mechanics.

Alice Calaprice editor of "The New Quotable Einstein" at the Princeton U-Store
Date: April 07 2005
Location: NJ
Description: Alice Calaprice, noted Einstein editor, will be on hand to discuss her new books "The New Quotable Einstein" and "The Einstein Almanac." Her visit is part of the Princeton University Store`s year-long series of author events celebrating Einstein`s Miraculous Year and the World Year of Physics.

  Zone 18 Regional Meeting
Date: April 08 2005 - April 09 2005
Location: CA
Description: Come to hear Keynote Speaker Alan Heeger discuss his journey to the Nobel Prize, attend a special screening of "Elegant Universe" followed by Q&A by renowned string theory expert Joe Polchinski, join in Saturday-morning physics contests, ask all about graduate schools, and share knowledge at the poster session!

World Year of Physics / Solar Eclipse Event
Date: April 08 2005
Location: FL
Description: Opportunities will be provided to observe the partial solar eclipse using telescopes and eclipse glasses. Displays and demonstrations will also be available. The importance of a solar eclipse to Einstein`s work will also be presented and discussed.

Zone 16 SPS Zone Meeting
Date: April 08 2005 - April 09 2005
Location: NM
Description: Zone Meeting for SPS Zone 16

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)
Date: April 08 2005
Location: OH
Description: The lecture will be given by Dr. David H. Reitze of the University of Florida Gravitational waves were predicted by Einstein almost 90 years ago, but have been observed only indirectly. The lecture will describe gravitational waves and how LIGO will directly detect them.

  2005 Joint Spring Meeting of the OS/APS and the SOS/AAPT
Date: April 08 2005 - April 09 2005
Location: OH
Description: This the 2005 Joint Spring Meeting of the Ohio Section of the APS and the Southern Ohio Section of the AAPT co-hosted by the University of Dayton and the Air Force Institute of Technology. The meeting theme, "Nanophotonics," celebrates the great insights of Einstein into the quantum nature of light.

  "Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory" by David Reitze
Date: April 08 2005
Location: OH
Description: The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is poised to open a new window on the universe - the detection of gravitational waves from distant large-scale astrophysical sources. Gravitational waves were predicted by Einstein almost 90 years ago but have never been observed directly.

The 24th Rochester Symposium for Physics Students - SPS Zone 2 Regional Meeting
Date: April 09 2005
Location: NY
Description: A one-day informal symposium at the University of Rochester for undergraduate students to present papers of work in progress or finished in pure or applied Physics, Optics, and Astronomy. On-line publication of all abstracts. Special Guest Speaker, Gary White, Luncheon, and Research Laboratory Tours.

  Optics Workshop
Date: April 09 2005
Location: OH
Description: This is a free workshop to high school teachers who register ($10) for the 2005 Joint Spring Meeting of the Ohio Section of APS and the Southern Ohio Section of the AAPT. The Optics Workshop covers basic optics using the OSA Optics Discovery Kit, which the participants may keep.

Dr. Stan`s Science Circus: From Newton to Einstein and Wave/Particle Duality
Date: April 11 2005
Location: OR
Description: A one hour guided interactive physics demonstration show which addresses what is Wave/Particle Duality. An event for all ages sponsored by the APS, AAPT and MHCC Performed by Stan Micklavzina and students from The University of Oregon.

Illinois State Physics Project (ISPP)
Date: April 12 2005
Location: IL
Description: Monthly Phenomenological Meeting of High School & College Physics Teachers, future Teachers, students, and others interested in Physics. Both new and `classic` phenomena & demonstrations will be presented. ALL are invited; free giveaways included at all meetings !!

General Audiance Lecture by Dr. Russell Hulse, 1993 Nobel Prize Laureate
Date: April 13 2005
Location: LA
Description: Louisiana Tech President`s Distinguished Speaker lecture series presents Dr. Russell Hulse (1993 Nobel Prize - Physics) speaking on "An Astronomical Detective Story - The Discovery of the Binary Pulsar" Held in conjunction with the World Year of Physics 2005

"Planets R Us"
Date: April 13 2005
Location: MA
Description: Is our solar system a cosmic rarity? Find out in this lecture by Dr. David Charbonneau, who discovered the first transiting exoplanet.

Phyzilling Physics
Date: April 14 2005
Location: OR
Description: Electrifying physics with magnets, motors, generators and transformers. The mystery and illusion of Pepper`s Ghost, and hot and cold chills from liquid nitrogen to fuel-air mixtures, topped off with Bernoulli bedlam with leaf blowers and vortex cannons.

The States of Matter
Date: April 14 2005
Location: OR
Description: Exciting Demos for all four states of matter, from solids to plasma Featuring hot and cold chills from liquid nitrogen to fuel-air mixtures. Come see a 55 gallon steel drum crushed by the weight of the atmosphere. The show is topped off with Bernoulli bedlam with leaf blowers and vortex cannons.

Spring 2005 Society of Physics Zone 12 Meeting
Date: April 15 2005 - April 16 2005
Location: Ks
Description: This is a venue for Society of Physics Students to present the work that they have done in local research or REU programs. A keynote speaker will present a topic aligned with the 2005 World Year of Physics directed toward Albert Einsteins achevments.

  Blake Lilly Prize for exceptional outreach event reports in 2005
Date: April 15 2005 - September 15 2005
Location: MD
Description: The Blake Lilly Prize recognizes SPS chapters and individuals who submit feedback from an exceptional science outreach event; deadline April 15, 2005. Photos, printed programs, articles, and letters are all welcome, along with a cover letter; the prize itself is modest but useful, Feynman`s classic text.

Society of Physics Students Zone 17 Meeting
Date: April 15 2005 - April 16 2005
Location: OR
Description: We will be holding our annual SPS zone 17 meeting in conjunction with the PNACP meeting. There will be talks, banquet ($15.00 for SPS members), poster session, and an SPS event for all to participate.

Secret Lives of the Hidden Physicists
Date: April 15 2005
Location: PA
Description: Seminar by Dr. Gary White, Director, SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma, American Institute of Physics Held in BAC, Room P223

Physics Circus on the Road
Date: April 15 2005 - December 20 2005
Location: TX
Description: The UTB/TSC Physics Circus program is available for shows in South Texas. This demonstration show covers topics such as phases of matter and energy, as well as forces and motion. This large auditorium presentation is geared towards middle school students with the theme Yes! You can be a scientist!

World Year of Physics Special Colloquium
Date: April 15 2005
Location: VA
Description: Special Colloquim by Prof. Djordje Minic (Virginia Tech) "Albert Einstein`s guide to a Brief History of Physics" Everything you ever wanted to know about the history of physics (but were afraid to ask), from the viewpoint of Albert Einstein`s scientific achievements.

Statistical Predictions of Earthquakes
Date: April 16 2005
Location: CA

NANOTECHNOLOGY: NANOMATERIALS AND MAGNETISM
Date: April 16 2005
Location: CA

Einsteins Big Ideas About Space and Time
Date: April 16 2005
Location: CA

A MICROSCOPE THAT SEES ATOMS AND MOLECULES ON SURFACES
Date: April 16 2005
Location: CA

Einstein Mirage: Imaging the Invisible Dark Matter
Date: April 16 2005
Location: CA

  National Astronomy Day
Date: April 16 2005
Location: FL
Description: Join the Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium along with the Southern Cross Astronomical Society for a fun filled day and night of Astronomy-theme lectures, workshops, astronomical observing and planetarium shows.

NIU Spring 2005 Physics Olympics
Date: April 16 2005
Location: IL
Description: 2005 Physics Olympics for High School Teams at NIU Teams of 4-5 high school physics students will compete in hands-on labortory events and a physics quiz bowl. There will be time to tour our research labs and the final awards presentation will include a demonstration show.

Astronomy Day - Inside Einstein`s Universe
Date: April 16 2005
Location: IL
Description: Explore how black holes are created in the Life Cycle of Stars demonstration. Participate in an interactive presentation, Journey To The Beginning of Time. Make a constellation finder and discover where you can find a black hole in the nighttime sky. Enter to win a Meade ETX-90 telescope valued at $645!

Astronomy Day
Date: April 16 2005
Location: KS
Description: The Year of Physics will also be combined with Astronomy Day. It will be a combination of activities, displays, handouts, and a program by Dr. Lynn Cominsky, Astronomy and Astrophyics Instructor and NASA Project Scientist for GLAST/SWIFT and several other missions.

  Astronomy Day 2005
Date: April 16 2005
Location: KY
Description: The Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium together with the Louisville Astronomical Society (LAS) will host several opportunities for the public to learn about and participate in astronomy activities on Astronomy Day 2005. The Rauch Planetarium will present several different shows & activities.

Astronomy Day
Date: April 16 2005
Location: KY
Description: Public talks, planetarium programs, solar viewing, and hands on activities.

Astronomy Day
Date: April 16 2005
Location: KY
Description: Public talks, planetarium programs, solar viewing, and hands on activities. The East Kentucky Science Center will present opportunities for the public to learn about astronomy through public talks, planetarium programs, solar viewing & hands on activities. A star party will take place in the evening also.

  Einstein Lived Here?
Date: April 16 2005
Location: MD
Description: Einstein lived in Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland for two weeks in September 1946. His visit has been a best-kept secret. The lecture will show pictures of Einstein with Marylanders, and sailing in Deep Creek. It will feature some of his unusual stories, unique sense of humor, and his humanity.

Celebrate the Sky
Date: April 16 2005
Location: MI
Description: An evening of astronomy presentations, hands -on activities, and sky viewing for students, teachers, and parents. Journey to the begining of time, learn about moon phases and meteorites, and explore the night sky. Weather permitting: rain date is April 23, 2005.

Astronomy Day 2005
Date: April 16 2005
Location: NC
Description: Safe viewing of the sun, astronomy activities, Earth Day activities, register to win a Meade ETX90 telescope; Star Party at Discovery Place from 8 pm - 11 pm (free)

Astronomy Day
Date: April 16 2005
Location: NC
Description: Telescopes will be available to view the moon, planets, and stars. A Meade ETX90 telescope will be given away ($900 value) Participate in Lunar 100, a program whose goal is to locate 100 different features on the moon

Michelle Feynman and "Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track"
Date: April 16 2005
Location: NJ
Description: In "Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track: The Letters of Richard P. Feynman" Michelle Feynman shares her father`s life in letters. They reveal the full wisdom of the nobel laureate, whom many felt close to but few really knew. - A Princeton U-Store World Year of Physics event.

Astronomy Day
Date: April 16 2005
Location: NM
Description: Free Planetarium shows; activities for children through out the day; Star Party 8-pm-10pm; solar observation

Astronomy Day
Date: April 16 2005
Location: TN
Description: Paul Johnson from the NASA MSFC will give talks on space exploration at 11 and 1 JPL Solar System Ambassador and local astronomy clubs with demonstrations. Star party 8-10 pm in front of Science Center, weather permitting

Jefferson Lab Open House
Date: April 16 2005
Location: VA
Description: Jefferson Lab is opening its assembly areas, accelerator, experimental halls, and Free Electron Laser for tours. Hands-on activities from local museums, and local universities and cryogenic shows will all be on hand to show the public how nuclear physics impacts the lives of many.

National Astronomy Day
Date: April 16 2005
Location: WA
Description: Free public star gazing at CBC`s new Moore Observatory (4:00 - 11:00 PM) and at LIGO Hanford (6:30 - 11:00 PM). Featuring 15-min sky tours at the Moore Observatory (call for reservations) and auditorium presentations at LIGO. Co-sponsored by CBC, LIGO and the Tri-CIty Astronomy Club

  National Astronomy Day 2005 Astronomy magazine/Meade Instruments collaboration
Date: April 16 2005
Location: WI
Description: Astronomy magazine and Meade Instruments join forces with planetaria and science museums throughout the country for National Astronomy Day 2005! Astronomy magazine material will be available at each site. Meade Instruments is giving away a telescope at each venue, also.

  Astronomy Day
Date: April 16 2005
Location: WI
Description: Telescope viewing, solar observing, star charts, sundials, mirror grinding astronomy play "A Cosmic Web", staff from Astronomy Magazine, Milwaukee Astronomical Society, Urban Stargazers Free telescope giveaway!

Lawrence Krauss Lecture: "Einstein`s Biggest Blunder: A Cosmological Mystery"
Date: April 18 2005
Location: FL
Description: Lawrence Krauss is giving a public lecture "Einstein`s Biggest Blunder: A Cosmological Mystery" about the discovery of an accelerating expansion of the Universe resurrected his `cosmological constant` idea as `dark energy` and how this fits in with cosmologists` view of the Universe.

Physics Enlightens the World
Date: April 18 2005
Location: IL
Description: We are participating in the worldwide light relay "Physics Enlightens the World" We will have telescopes for viewing the night sky set up after dark. We will have demonstrations of Einstein`s Photoelectric effect on hand. There will be activities and information for all ages interested in science.

Relativity Resource Library
Date: April 18 2005 - December 31 2005
Location: Ind
Description: RRL is planning to collect various web resources available on Special Theory of relativity,General Theory of Relativity and Albert Einstein.This site is intende provide a single window access to information resources available on the web.

  "Physics Enlightens the World" at UB
Date: April 18 2005
Location: NY
Description: As part of the worldwide event "Physics enlightens the World" the University at Buffalo (UB) will participate with the following events at about 8:45 pm after we received the light signal: Football stadium lights -> light relay across campus -> light chain from Bonner to Fronczak (bring a light) .

Einstein Lecture
Date: April 18 2005
Location: RI
Description: Einstein Lecture by: Professor Lenny Susskind (Stanford) "The Cosmic Landscape: String Theory and the Illusion of Intelligent Design"

  Physics enlightens the world
Date: April 18 2005 - April 19 2005
Location: md
Description: A relay of darkness and light around the world to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Einstein`s death. Participation open for everyone, thousands needed. Let`s try to circle the globe!

The Physics of Star Trek
Date: April 19 2005
Location: OH
Description: Professor Lawrence Krauss, Chair of Physics at Case Western and author of The Physics of Start Trek will talk about this subject

National Physics Day Show - 11th annual
Date: April 19 2005
Location: VA
Description: Our 11th annual National Physics Day Show with many exciting demonstrations for the entire family. Albert Einstein will be highlighted.

Miller Lecture
Date: April 20 2005
Location: IN
Description: Professor Lawrence M. Krauss of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio will speak on "Einstein`s Biggest Blunder? A Cosmic Mystery Story"

"Monsters, Dwarfs, and Everything in Between"
Date: April 20 2005
Location: MA
Description: Learn how physics lets us explore and study rare and distant stars, from massive monsters 100 times heavier than the Sun to shrunken white dwarfs no larger than the Earth but more than 100,000 times denser. Lecture by Dr. Sallie Baliunas of the Harvard-Smithsonian CfA.

Physics Circus on the Road
Date: April 20 2005
Location: TX
Description: The UTB/TSC Physics Circus on the Road program will present its traveling demonstration show "Yes! You Can be a Scientist" at St. Joseph Academy for middle school students.

   The Science of Optics; The History of Art
Date: April 21 2005
Location: AR
Description: Public Lecture Entitled The Science of Optics; The History of Art by Prof. Charles Falco, University of Arizona

Einstein`s Warped Universe: From the Big Bang to Black Holes
Date: April 21 2005
Location: MD
Description: Prof. Ted Jacobson will talk about Einstein`s theory of relativity: it`s implications and predictions from the warping of space and time to black holes as well as the yet deeper mysteries that it presents which it is unable to address. Please RSVP on event website to reserve a spot.

Physics Colloquium
Date: April 21 2005
Location: NC
Description: "Black Holes, Big Bangs and Cosmic Strings" Deborah Konkowski, Professor of Mathematics, The United States Naval Academy. Lecture sponsored by the APS Women Speakers Program.

Science Trek
Date: April 22 2005
Location: ID
Description: A kick-off event for the Idaho Museum of Natural History Science Trek. The presentation will feature demonstrations on the states of matter and thermal energy, including a vacuum chamber, liquid nitrogen, a plasma chamber, and Bernoulli levitation.

Arcadia Conference
Date: April 22 2005 - April 23 2005
Location: IN
Description: Arcadia Conference is sponsored by the Department of Physics, the College of Arts and Letters, the College of Science, the Graduate School, the Boehnen Fund for Excellence in the Arts, the Honors Program, the Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning, and the School of Architecture.

BSA Distinguished Lecture
Date: April 22 2005
Location: NY
Description: "The Structure and Function of Photosystem II" Speaker: James Barber of Imperial College London.

What the heck is particle/wave duality
Date: April 22 2005
Location: OR
Description: A science show about particle/wave duality.

Supersymmetry and How It Helps Us Understand Our World
Date: April 22 2005
Location: WI
Description: Professor Mikhail Shifman, winner of 1999 J. J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics, presents a nontechnical discussion of supersymmetry, a quantum extension of Einstein`s theory.

Measuring time dilated Muons using a high altitude weather balloon
Date: April 23 2005
Location: AZ
Description: In light of the world year in physics we have decided to launch a balloon-borne experiment regarding the time dilation of high energy muons in the atmosphere. We are launching out of Mesa, AZ and we will track the balloon until touch down During this 3 hour period, we will provide a small booth and demos in physics.

The Big Bang
Date: April 23 2005
Location: ID
Description: An explosive set of physics demonstrations including a 600 mph ping pong ball, a 55 gallon steel drum crush, cork cannon, potato gun, and a musical flame tube. Physics fun for the whole family.

Physics Department Open House - DePauw University, Greencastle
Date: April 23 2005
Location: IN
Description: The open house is in conjunction with the celebration of WYP. We`ll have a lot of fun and exciting physics gadgets, demonstrations, and activities ready for you to try out. The event can be enjoyed by young and old! It is free and open to the public. First 20 visitors will receive a limited edition WYP pin.

Open day at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory
Date: April 23 2005
Location: MI
Description: To mark the world year of physics 2005, the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University will open its doors to the public. Visit the lab and learn about producing radioactive beams of particles that are used to study what we are made of and how stars explode!

Einstein Look-Alike Contest
Date: April 23 2005
Location: UT
Description: During intermission of the Physics Film Festival, there will be an Einstein Look-Alike Contest. A prize will be awarded to the person who looks the most like Einstein.

SRC Open House
Date: April 24 2005
Location: WI
Description: The Synchrotron Radiation Center, a NSF funded US National Facility, produces Infrared to X-ray light used to do science research. The general public has the opportunity to learn about the SRC through a tour of the facility, participation in hands-on activities, and discussing about SRC research with Users.

Forces and Motion
Date: April 26 2005
Location: ID
Description: A science demonstration show on forces, motion, and Newton`s Laws. The general public, especially home schooled students and family, are invited. The show will feature a table cloth tug, an egg toss, a water rocket, and the dredded bed of nails.

Physics, Toys, and Einstein
Date: April 26 2005
Location: PA
Description: This presentation will use a number of children`s toys including toy cars, a bungee jumper, and an infrared blaster to show how toys can be used to illustrate principles of physics. Special guest Albert Einstein will assist in the presentation. (Supported in part by the Bauder Fund of AAPT.)

Worl year of physics
Date: April 27 2005
Location: NJ
Description: Demonstrations, Games, Quizzes, Prizes. Einstein look alike contest $100 prize. See Einstein ride the Segway, Free rides. See Einstein ride a bicycle, and eat Icecream. Defy gravity and win $1000. Science and relativity acapella singing

  Cosmic Connections
Date: April 27 2005 - January 01 2015
Location: NY
Description: The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology and the Syracuse University Department of Physics and the School of Art and Design have teamed up to fabricate an NSF funded display on cosmology. The first phase communicates just how large the universe is and how small we are. It`s gorgeous!

Physics Circus on the Road
Date: April 27 2005
Location: TX
Description: The UTB/TSC Physics Circus on the Road program will present its traveling demonstration show "Yes! You Can be a Scientist" at Bestiero Middle shool for students grades 6-8.

Dennis.Clougherty@uvm.edu
Date: April 27 2005
Location: VT
Description: Physics colloquium by Professor Rainer Weiss on LIGO, a project to directly detect gravitational waves from space.

Sound and Waves
Date: April 28 2005
Location: ID
Description: Informative and interesting demonstrations exploring the science of sound and music featuring a laser light show, shattering wine glasses, and flames dancing to music. The event is free and open to the public.

  Celebrating Einstein`s Magical Year: A Distinguished Lecture Series for WYP
Date: April 28 2005
Location: MD
Description: John Stachel Director, Boston University, Center for Einstein Studies Title: 3005, What Will Be Remembered?

Mad Science -Women in Science Program
Date: April 28 2005
Location: fl
Description: The program exposes girls to the lives and contributions of accomplished dedicated female scientists. Some of the scientific themes covered are human health, nutrition, molecules, matter, conservation, animal behavior, DNA, and cells.

Indiana AAPT
Date: April 29 2005 - April 30 2005
Location: IN
Description: Meeting of Indiana Section of the AAPT

Observatory Public Session
Date: April 29 2005 - April 29 2000
Location: NH
Description: At least twice a month the observatory hosts public sessions free to the public. For more information check out our website!

Physics Photography Contest
Date: April 29 2005
Location: PA
Description: Submissions by area high school students to our Physics Photography contest will be displayed for popular judging. Physics demonstrations and awards ceremony will start at 4:45 PM

Physics Family Fun night
Date: April 29 2005
Location: WI
Description: Physics Family Fun Night As part of a semester long series of family fun nights, the Carthage College Society of Physics Student will be presenting a series of physics demos to primarily 5-10 year olds.

World Year of Physics Science Fair
Date: April 30 2005
Location: IL
Description: Make-and-Take Workshops; Over 20 Science and Technology Demonstrations; Einstein Look-Alike Contest; Egg Drop Contest; Writing Contest for 8th graders Poster Exhibition on Einstein`s Life and Work; Hands-On Activities; Einstein Trivia Contest; Einstein Prizes Given to Contest Winners

Isaac & Albert`s Excellent Adventure
Date: April 30 2005
Location: NC
Description: A physics demonstration program for young and old presented by the NC State University Department of Physics and The Science House. Come see how fun physics can be!

Science Circus: World Year of Physics 2005
Date: April 30 2005
Location: OR
Description: Dr. Stan`s Science Circus has collided with juggler Rhys Thomas`s Science Circus for a special World Year of Physics 2005 presentation. This event will feature a physical study using lecture demonstrations from The University of Oregon combined with incredible circus antics. A show not to be missed!

MAY 2005

Exhibit: "World Year of Physics 2005: Einstein in the 21st Century"
Date: May 01 2005 - May 31 2005
Location: IL
Description: This multimedia exhibit centered around the accomplishments of Einstein in 1905; it also covered the many facets of his scientific work including cultural and social repercussions.

An Evening with Einstein in the Library: The First Beautiful Mind
Date: May 02 2005
Location: IL
Description: Carol Thompson, NIU Phyisics Dept., Harold Brown, NIU Philosophy Dept. and Roger Dixon, Fermi National Laboratory will be the panelists. Each member will present a topic related to the early development of physics in the 20th century, particularly the work of Einstein and his persona.

Afshar Experiment: Einstein's Rebellion Lives On At Rowan!
Date: May 02 2005
Location: NJ
Description: Come join us for an exciting and informal lecture honoring 100 years since Albert Einstein`s revolutionary papers in 1905, and discussing an experiment conducted at Rowan University that keeps his legacy alive. We show that Einstein was in fact the winner of the Bohr Einstein debate after 80 years.

Observing teh Gravitational Wave Universe
Date: May 05 2005
Location: MD
Description: Beverly Stebbins (NSF) and Robin Stebbins (GSFC) will talk about gravitational radiation anticipated by Einstein`s theory of relativity but never directly detected. They will describe major efforts to detect gravity waves both on the ground and in space. Please RSVP on event website.

  Physics Day
Date: May 06 2005
Location: CA
Description: Come and celebrate "The year of Physics" with Six Flags Marine World. Join us as we partner up with places like Intel and Lawrence Livermore Labs to learn about the laws of physics, while then applying them on an incredible line up of coasters and rides. Cost includes meal.

14th annual Emma Kay Malmstrom Physics Lecture
Date: May 06 2005
Location: MN
Description: Ramon Lopez from the Florida Institute of Technology Talk Title: "Space Weather: Storms from the sun"

Spacetacular Saturday
Date: May 07 2005
Location: NH
Description: Our celebration of Astronomy Day. Mike Melvill, first civilian astronaut speaks. New "Inside Einstein`s Universe" planetarium show. Rockets. Remote Controlled airplanes. Flight simulators. Helicopter rides. Human Gyroscope ride & Moon Bounce. Exhibits. Food. Telescopes.

Ithaca Welcomes the World Year of Physics
Date: May 07 2005
Location: NY
Description: A morning poster presentation given by various physics outreach programs at Cornell University will be followed by an announcement by Ithaca Mayor Carolyn Peterson. Physicist Dr. Csaba Csaki will give a talk to the general public titled The Big Puzzles of Physics - Searching for the Origins of Mass and Matter

  Einstein -- A Stage Portrait
Date: May 07 2005
Location: VA
Description: play about Einstein`s life performed by Tom Schuch

Illinois State Physics Project
Date: May 09 2005
Location: IL
Description: Monthly Phenomenological Meeting of High School & College Physics Teachers, future Teachers, students, and others interested in Physics. Both new and `classic` phenomena & demonstrations will be presented. Art may even let us use his `PRS` system! ALL invited; free giveaways included at all meetings !!

EinsteinFest 2005
Date: May 10 2005
Location: NY
Description: A symposium to celebrate the centenary of Albert Einstein`s 1905 papers on Brownian motion, quantum theory and special relativity.

Are There Really Atoms? What Einstein Showed Us in 1905
Date: May 11 2005
Location: CA
Description: Speaker John D. Norton, University of Pittsburgh Professor and Chair of the Department of the History & Philosophy of Science, discusses how Einstein explained that the properties of matter,such as sugar solutions and grains of pollen, demonstrate the invisible, underlying atomic granularity of all matter.

Einstein`s Legacy
Date: May 11 2005
Location: CO
Description: Lecture-discussion on birth of relativity and quantum mechanics and subsequent developments through the present

Sound and Waves
Date: May 11 2005
Location: ID
Description: Description: Informative and interesting demonstrations exploring the science of sound and music featuring a laser light show, shattering wine glasses, and flames dancing to music. The event is free and open to the public.

Exploring Beyond Einstein: NASA`s Search for Answers
Date: May 12 2005
Location: MD
Description: Last lecture of the NASA "Eyes on the Sky" Spring 2005 Public Lecture Series. Dr Jim Lochner (GSFC) will talk about how NASA plans to answer questions left behind by Einstein`s theories: What powered the big bang? What happens at the edge of a black hole? What is dark