FREE!

Visit the Northeast’s center where huge discoveries are being made at ultra-small dimensions. Learn how improved catalysts, energy-efficient boilers and solar arrays address our national energy challenge. Enjoy the “Magic of Energy” show.

Science Talks

“Chilling Considerations Regarding Global Warming”
Presented by Stephen Schwartz
Office of Educational Programs Auditorium
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

“Harvesting Solar Power for a Brighter Future”
Presented by Richard Chandler, Development Manager, BP Solar
Office of Educational Programs Auditorium
12 noon and 2 p.m.

“Nanoscience in Everyday Life”
Presented by Emilio Mendez
Berkner Hall Room “C”
11:45 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

The Center for Functional Nanomaterials

THE “NANO TOY ZONE”
Come have fun playing with super sized nano-structures while learning about nanoscience in our “Nano Toy Zone.” Berkner Hall Room “A” all day!

ENJOY THE “MAGIC OF ENERGY” SHOW
Berkner Hall Auditorium
12noon * 1:30 * 3:00pm
Be sure to arrive early as the auditorium fills quickly!

ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEMONSTRATIONS
It’s boiling hot outside today, but, is your boiler keeping you warm in the winter without burning a hole in your wallet? Come learn about energy efficient boilers with Brookhaven National Laboratory inventor, Tom Butcher, to see how you can make a difference in your home heating bills. Outside of Berkner Hall.

HANDS ON SCIENCE FUN!
Velocity up; pressure down! Experience the Bernoulli Principle in action, or, make your hair stand on end with our Van de Graaff generator in our hands-on science room in Berkner Hall Room “C” at 11:00am * 12:30 * 2:00pm.

CATCH “A VIEW FROM SPACE”
Send a satellite spinning into orbit around a model Earth! Track a Hurricane from Space! Study incredible images of our planet captured by NASA’s Earth Observing System and more! A View from Space is designed to introduce visitors to the latest and greatest of Earth observing satellites and give them an appreciation for the value of studying Earth from space. Stop by the Berkner Hall Lobby anytime during Summer Sundays to check out this exciting new exhibit.