Upcoming Shows

October 19, 2024 "The Chemistry of Magic!" Profs. Susan Hendrickson and Steven Brown

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October 19, 2024 "The Chemistry of Magic!" Profs. Susan Hendrickson and Steven Brown Candice Alisa … Sat, 10/19/2024 - 09:30

CU Wizards Professors Susan Marie Hendrickson and Steven Brown present “The Chemistry of Magic!” Chemistry is a treat that explains favorite magical tricks! Join CU Wizards for colorful, lively demonstrations that will be as educational as they are FUN! This show is especially great for kids and parents of all ages. Everyone's welcome to wear a Halloween Costume! Cristol Chemistry Rm 140 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024.

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September 14, 2024 "Blackholes!" Prof. Andrew Hamilton

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September 14, 2024 "Blackholes!" Prof. Andrew Hamilton Anonymous (not verified) Sun, 05/19/2024 - 09:43

Mysterious blackholes provide inspiration and challenge to the imaginations of poets, artists, writers, and scientists. Join Professor of Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences Andrew Hamilton for a fun Saturday morning show in person to learn more about these elusive wonders.

How might “Blackholes!” capture and transport your imagination within our star-filled galaxy!?

Come find out at this CU Wizards FREE STEM Show geared for kids on Earth, ages 8-18 & their families!

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May 18, 2024 "SPEED!" Prof. Eric Cornell

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May 18, 2024 "SPEED!" Prof. Eric Cornell Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 04/15/2024 - 21:12

Join one of CU Boulder’s beloved Nobel Laureate Professors, Eric Cornell on a journey through space, all in good time! “Speed!”

Students will learn more about the fastest thing ever seen and also be given useful tips on how to best observe a very slow pet! Lasers, foot races, blow horns, radios, scientific gadgets and plenty of audience participation from start to finish…this show is just the right pace for students ages 5-13, who are keen to go the distance to learn about science! Please plan to arrive no later than 9:20. Seats will be filled first come, first serve! Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Duane Physics G1B20, at University of Colorado, Boulder

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April 13, 2024 "ZAP! Electricity & Magnetism" Prof. Alysia Marino

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April 13, 2024 "ZAP! Electricity & Magnetism" Prof. Alysia Marino Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 03/19/2024 - 11:36

CU Physics Professor Alysia Marino reveals the magic of electric charges and magnets.

How does electrical attraction/repulsion work?
What is going on inside an electric circuit?
How does a power plant generate electricity?

Come and see for yourself! The atmosphere will certainly be “ELECTRIC”!

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March 16, 2024 "PLASTICS!" Prof. Wei Zhang

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March 16, 2024 "PLASTICS!" Prof. Wei Zhang Anonymous (not verified) Sat, 02/24/2024 - 14:41

“CU Chemistry Professor Wei Zhang and his team consisting of chemistry, mechanical engineering and industry (RockyTech) collaborators will present an all new show that highlights the past, present and future of plastics. During this show students will learn more about pros and cons of plastics in our daily life, as well as the innovation that fosters sustainability and recyclability of plastics!”

"PLASTICS! The Past, Present and Future of Plastic Recyclability"
Saturday, March 16, 2024
9:30-10:30 a.m. Cristol Chemistry Room 140

Art for CU Wizards March Show Poster provided by Boulder artist, Kelly Joy

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February 24, 2024 "Batteries! REDOX, REUSE, Recharge!" Prof. Susan Henrickson

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February 24, 2024 "Batteries! REDOX, REUSE, Recharge!" Prof. Susan Henrickson Anonymous (not verified) Sun, 02/04/2024 - 11:11

Professor Susan Henrickson presents:
"REDOX, Reuse, Recharge: Batteries!"

Saturday, February 24, 2024
9:30-10:30 a.m. Cristol Chemistry Room 140

“Batteries are just about everywhere these days but do you know how they work? Did you know you can run a clock with orange juice? Or make a calculator battery from pennies, nails and fruit? Come see the World’s Smallest Electric Train and many more amazing demonstrations of fun things you can do with batteries! Dr. Susan Henrickson explains the chemistry involved in making a battery in this all new free STEM show for K-12 students and families. An energetic, fun show all about batteries with the gift of learning included!”

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January 27, 2024 "Much Ado ��ˮ��Ƶ Absolute Zero!" Prof. Paul Beale

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January 27, 2024 "Much Ado ��ˮ��Ƶ Absolute Zero!" Prof. Paul Beale Anonymous (not verified) Sun, 12/03/2023 - 10:25

The next free Wizards show is coming up in January 2024, when CU Physics Professor Paul Beale presents a program that family audiences absolutely love!

CU Professor of Physics, award winning teacher and CU Wizard for over two decades, Paul Beale, explains heat and temperature, from billions of degrees during the big bang all the way down to absolute zero! This show explores heat, temperature, and entropy using hot, cold, and COOL physics demonstrations like infrared cameras, liquid nitrogen, and superconductors. Much audience assistance assures absolute "Zowie"!

Professor Paul Beale

"Much Ado ��ˮ��Ƶ Absolute Zero!"

Duane Physics G1B30

CU Boulder

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For full schedule of all the 2023-2024 CU Wizards shows...always FREE, always fun and educational...please visit the CU Wizards website & sign up to be on the monthly email reminder list: www.colorado.edu/cuwizards

CU Wizards family shows are in person! For over four decades, CU Wizards shows allow K12 students to visit campus on a Saturday morning, participate in STEAM programs, meet and talk to professors, scientists, & fellow students of all ages who are keen to explore scientific wonders!

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December 2, 2023 "Seeing the Visible and the Invisible!" Gwen Eccles, Profs. Eleanor Hodby and Steven Pollock

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December 2, 2023 "Seeing the Visible and the Invisible!" Gwen Eccles, Profs. Eleanor Hodby and Steven Pollock Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 11/24/2023 - 09:24

What is color? How do we see in color? Do all people (and our pets!) see color in
the same way? What are invisible colors and what do we use them for?

Join CU Wizards Gwen Eccles, along with Profs. Eleanor Hodby and Steven Pollock, as
they dive into the fascinating world of light, color and color perception - where
physics and biology meet!

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November 18, 2023 "There's Something in the Air!" Prof. Steven Brown

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November 18, 2023 "There's Something in the Air!" Prof. Steven Brown Anonymous (not verified) Sat, 10/28/2023 - 15:53

CU Professor Steven Brown travels the world to study the amazing, invisible, ethereal stuff that blankets our amazing planet and makes life on Earth possible.

Have you wondered...Why is the Sky Blue!? Why are sunrises orange? What is air made of exactly? Did you know the Earth wears sunglasses!? And what's the story about the greenhouse gases that are slowly but steadily warming the Earth?

Professor Brown’s show brings air down to Earth in a show geared for a young K-12 audience eager to learn about the science of our atmosphere.

Poster Photo Credit: Steven Brown

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October 28, 2023 "Colors of Chemistry!" Christopher Marelli

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October 28, 2023 "Colors of Chemistry!" Christopher Marelli Anonymous (not verified) Sat, 09/23/2023 - 12:16

This show will be feature favorite, select demonstrations curated and presented by the University of Colorado's Director of Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratories, Christopher Marelli.

Colorful, lively demonstrations will inspire and pique the curiosity of young science and nature enthusiasts. What does Chemistry have to do with colors? What do atoms do when they're excited and then calm again? How can we know more about what stars are made of by looking at their colors? Come find out! A rare opportunity to see the famous demostrations that allow students to understand more about the awesome Colors of Chemistry that illuminate the universe!

Kids are invited to attend this program in their Halloween costumes!

Click for a Treat for Parents!! Caregivers!! Educators! to share with students and kids...

CHEMISTRY RECIPES! Invisible Ink, Vomiting Pumpkin, Clock Reaction

Chemistry Recipes (Editable)

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Upcoming Shows

October 19, 2024 "The Chemistry of Magic!" Profs. Susan Hendrickson and Steven Brown

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September 14, 2024 "Blackholes!" Prof. Andrew Hamilton

May 18, 2024 "SPEED!" Prof. Eric Cornell

April 13, 2024 "ZAP! Electricity & Magnetism" Prof. Alysia Marino

March 16, 2024 "PLASTICS!" Prof. Wei Zhang

February 24, 2024 "Batteries! REDOX, REUSE, Recharge!" Prof. Susan Henrickson

January 27, 2024 "Much Ado ��ˮ����Ƶ Absolute Zero!" Prof. Paul Beale

December 2, 2023 "Seeing the Visible and the Invisible!" Gwen Eccles, Profs. Eleanor Hodby and Steven Pollock

November 18, 2023 "There's Something in the Air!" Prof. Steven Brown

October 28, 2023 "Colors of Chemistry!" Christopher Marelli

Click for a Treat for Parents!! Caregivers!! Educators! to share with students and kids...

CHEMISTRY RECIPES! Invisible Ink, Vomiting Pumpkin, Clock Reaction

January 27, 2024 "Much Ado ��ˮ��Ƶ Absolute Zero!" Prof. Paul Beale