Brilliant Light, Dazzling Discoveries
July 21, 2019
All-Day Activities
National Synchrotron Light Source II
Take a tour of the National Synchrotron Light Source II experiment floor. Floor tours are for ages 10 and up. Kids can participate in hands-on science fun at our interactive stations! Become a Junior Operator when you try our model synchrotron. Look in our microscopes, play with water rockets, see a toy solar car in action, build a candy crystal, or watch exciting demonstrations with liquid nitrogen.
* Tour starts in Berkner Hall Room B. Bus transportation is provided to the National Synchrotron Light Source; arrive by 2:30 pm for last bus.
Hands-on Science and Math
Enjoy science and math-based activities like line art, polydron shape building, and paper mat weaving.
Berkner Hall Lobby
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Bus from Berkner Hall
Walk from Berkner Hall
Scheduled Activities
Science Spectacular Laser Light Show (Talk)
Presented by Prismatic Magic
Delve into the mysteries of light, color, and perception in an exciting laser light show that proves science is cool.
12:00 pm • 1:30 pm • 3:00 pm
1 hour, All ages
Berkner Hall Auditorium
Doors open 15 minutes before show time. Be sure to arrive early as the auditorium fills up quickly.
'Brilliant' Light with Tiny Electronics (Show)
Tiny electronic parts are a big deal when it comes to developing today’s technology, including highly specialized detectors at machines like NSLS-II. Join scientist and electrical engineer Shaorui Li for an informative and engaging talk about how engineers use microelectronics to build advanced detectors that can reveal the chemical composition, atomic structure, and magnetic properties of materials like batteries, proteins, and solar cells.
11:00 pm • 2:00 pm
30 minute, ages 9+
Hamilton Seminar Room, Chemistry (Bldg. 555)
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1½ mi. north of LIE Exit 68, Directions
Gates open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Buildings are wheelchair accessible
Questions? Call (631) 344-2651
Last Facility visit begins at 3 p.m. All activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visitors age 16 and over must bring a photo ID.
Our Café is open from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Our Gift Shop is open from 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Schedule is subject to change.
