Scientist in the Spotlight: Supercomputers/Magnets
Supercomputers
How do computers “know” what they are doing? Trick question! Computers don’t “know” in the sense that people “know”—but that might change in the future. Right now, computers blindly follow instructions. So, how do computers get instructions? Programming. Come and explore computer concepts from binary digits (0 and 1) to supercomputers. Teri Roberts guides you and your family members through this learning experience in about 15 minutes through hands-on exercises.
Magnets and magnetic levitation
Did you know that all materials are slightly magnetic? Stop by and interact with Scott Crooker, with the Lab’s National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, who will demonstrate that all materials attract but only some repel. Not only will you be “drawn” to what he’ll show you, you can also see magnetic levitation in action.
Join us every second Saturday of the month for Scientist in the Spotlight, a program featuring scientists that have been certified for public outreach through the museum’s Scientist Ambassador Academy. These scientists will be in the Museum to talk with visitors for a couple of hours about their favorite science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) subject. Conversations are intended for all ages and include interactive hands-on activities that make learning easy and fun. Learn more about the Scientist Ambassador academy.
May 2018
- Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary downtown
- Scientist in the Spotlight: Supercomputers/Magnets
- Soil + water = a great learning experience
- Civil defense and the Cold War
- Building tiny structures—two photons at a time
- What is “defensible space” as it relates to wildfires?
- Underground neutrino experiment sets the stage for deep discovery about matter
- Science ambassador supports area students
