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Submitted by ewmerth on Mon, 02/11/2008 - 11:20am.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary is involved in many outreach activities geared toward raising scientific awareness in the public and encouraging kids to consider pursuing a career in science. These include visits to local high, middle, and elementary schools, our annual 'degree' in Rollercoasterology, public lectures, viewing nights at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory and education workshops for science teachers, among many others.
The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is a principal teaching and research facility of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary.
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Rollercoasterology
Rollercoasterology at Callaway Park is a program for junior high and high school students to explore physics in a fun and interesting way.
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Physics Olympiad
The Physics Olympiad is an academic competition designed to challenge the best and bravest high school students around the world.
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