Long before the ancient Greeks began their journey of science and philosophy, humans were enchanted by light. Where does light come from? Why and how does light intermingle with matter? Through discussion and experimentation, this course will follow the development of our understanding of light and matter, from early Islamic knowledge to Einstein's questioning of space and time, to the revolutionary quantum research being conducted today. Finally, we'll study the nature of science itself. The birth of optics, Edison bulbs, solar energy – together these tell a version of our human story through the ages, through the lens of light and matter.

Through collaboration with peers, they will learn about the science and physics that operate our world - through learning about forces, momentum, energy, and more. There will be laboratory experiments, writing prompts, and demonstrations as well as more collaborative creative projects.

This course requires the use of a laptop (no tablets). The Robinson Center can provide a device if your student does not have access. You can learn more about Device Requests here.

Location: 

Electrical & Computer Engineering 003

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Instructors: 

• Alexa Lansberry 

• Hannah Carpenter

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