Cambridge Science Festival

Showcasing Cambridge as an internationally recognized leader in science and technology, this multifaceted, multicultural event features exhibitions, plays, concerts, poetry readings, lectures, demonstrations, and debates.

Unless otherwise indicated, events are included with Exhibit Halls admission.

> Lightning! Indoor bolts spark explorations into lightning, electric charge, and storm safety using the Museum's giant Van de Graaff Generator, invented in Cambridge! April 20-29, 12:00 - 12:20 p.m. and 2:00 - 2:20 p.m.; April 21, 22, 28, 29, 4:00 - 4:20 p.m. Theater of Electricity, Blue Wing, Level 1

> Hands-On Laboratory at the Museum of Science The Suit/Cabot Lab is an interactive laboratory space where people of all ages are encouraged to explore a variety of scientific topics using many of the same tools and techniques as real scientists would in their labs. Stop by for ongoing activities. April 21, 24, 26, 28, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; April 24, 25, 26, 27, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.; April 21 and 28, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Free. Suit/Cabot Lab, Red Wing, Lower Level

> Engineering Adventures: To the Rescue Come design and test your own aid-drop package. Will you be able to protect the supplies you pack from being damaged during the drop? Sharpen your engineering skills in this fun, hands-on activity! April 28, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Free. Technology Learning Center, near Museum garage

> Solar Lunch Observe the sun and possibly sunspots and solar flares through the Museum's safe solar telescope. April 21-29, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Free; weather permitting. Front plaza

> Dangerous Encounters: The Hunt for Asteroids with Richard P. Binzel, PhD, professor of planetary sciences, MIT, and member of NASA's Task Force on Planetary Defense, and Timothy B. Spahr, PhD, Director of the Minor Planet Center, Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Near-Earth-Objects (NEOs) pose a long-term hazard to our planet. Past scars tell of many devastating impacts. How much of a threat does an asteroid impact pose today? Join us in the Charles Hayden Planetarium to journey into the asteroid belt and hear the latest news from two researchers at the forefront. April 25, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Register online: advance registration begins at 9:00 a.m. on April 11 (April 8 for Museum members) at mos.org/events. Admission is free thanks to the Lowell Institute. Charles Hayden Planetarium, Red Wing, Level 1

> Reaching Across Cultures and Ethnicities Day Celebrate the multiculturalism of our community through an exploration of pertinent issues around science, health and education. Meet representatives from local organizations and enjoy performances from cultural groups. April 28, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Blue Wing

> Inspiring Minds: Meet Women in Science What are the opportunities and obstacles for women in science? Hear from Angela Belcher, the W.M. Keck Professor of Energy at MIT and other inspiring women who are taking on challenges in science and technology, and learn how you can start your own career in a scientific field. April 26, 27, 28, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Blue Wing, Level 1

> Science of Music with the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra The Museum of Science and the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra team up to explain the science of music. Find out why a violin sounds different from a trumpet and enjoy a live performance from the orchestra's chamber group. The program will end with an opportunity to meet local musicians and try out some instruments for yourself. April 28, 1:00 p.m.; April 29, 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Cahners Theater, Blue Wing, Level 2

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Schedules

Remaining seats appear in parenthesis after event time.

April 20, 2012: 9:00 a.m.
April 21, 2012: 9:00 a.m.
April 22, 2012: 9:00 a.m.
April 23, 2012: 9:00 a.m.
April 24, 2012: 9:00 a.m.
April 25, 2012: 9:00 a.m.
April 26, 2012: 9:00 a.m.
April 27, 2012: 9:00 a.m.
April 28, 2012: 9:00 a.m.
April 29, 2012: 9:00 a.m.

Cambridge Science Festival

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