Community Outreach
The Physics & Astronomy Department facilitates a range of events each year in the local area. Come join us and learn more!
We believe that Astronomy and Physics can be fun and exciting for people of any age. We have a wide variety of outreach programs that help educate the community at KU, in Lawrence, and throughout the region.
Undergrads and grad students interested in participating in these activities are encouraged to email the contacts listed below:
- High School Summer Research Opportunities - Dave Besson (zedlam@ku.edu)
- Nano Science Day @ KU - Wai-Lun Chan (wlchan@ku.edu)
- General Inquiries - Physics & Astronomy Department (physics@ku.edu)
- Public telescope nights Jennifer Delgado (delgadoj@ku.edu)
The following are just some examples of previous and upcoming outreach events:
- SPS Outreach Event: Internships & Training Opportunities for Physics Research [poster (PDF) and slides (PDF)]
- High School Summer Research Opportunities (PDF)
- Nano Science Day @ KU