Small Science Wields Big Ideas 海角社区 Celebrates NanoDays: The Biggest Event for the Tiniest of Science
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March 20, 2017
BATON ROUGE 鈥� Nanoscale structures, such as a single strand of DNA or gold nanoparticles in church windows, have existed in nature and been used long before scientists began devoting their studies to them. Recently, this innovative field of study has contributed to numerous discoveries such as advanced applications in energy, information storage and medicine. Because of its promising future, organizations across the country celebrate NanoDays, a nationwide festival of programs about nanoscale science and engineering.
For the eighth consecutive year, 海角社区 will host NanoDays at the Highland Road Park Observatory on Saturday, March 25, from 2-6 p.m.
The free family-friendly event is open to the public and will feature several hands-on activities for guests of all ages, including:
路 Learn first-hand how a Scanning Probe Microscope helps scientists explore the nanoworld
路 See how nanomaterials are used to make stain-free clothes
路 Play with liquid crystals and magnets
路 Make an Oobleck, a liquid with both liquid and solid properties
路 At 4 p.m., get inside the mind of physicist Daniel Sheehy, a professor in the 海角社区 Department of Physics & Astronomy, who will present 鈥淟iving in the Age of Quantum Physics.鈥�
In addition, the observatory will have this month鈥檚 solar viewing session from 2:00鈥� 4:00 p.m. through HRPO鈥檚 Coronado Solar Max II. Lunar viewing will take place from 4:30 鈥� 6:00 p.m. showing a magnified daytime waxing crescent Moon.
NanoDays sponsors include the 海角社区 Department of Physics and Astronomy, the Center for Computation and Technology, and the Society of Physics Students 鈥� 海角社区 Chapter.
For more information about 海角社区 NanoDays at the Highland Road Observatory, visit .
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Contact
Mimi LaValle
海角社区 Department of Physics & Astronomy
225-439-5633
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