2026 Saturday Morning Physics

Running since 1983, the Saturday Morning Physics program introduces children and community members to current topics in the physical sciences, presented by scientists active in research. We seek to educate, entertain and inspire. We offer this program as a community service free to the participants; it is completely funded by Florida State University. Over the years, thousands of students of all ages have enjoyed this program, learning and benefiting from the opportunity to interact directly with working scientists.

Important Change: This year, we will offer only two special events in Fall 2026, on October 24 and November 14. (see schedule below for details). Both will begin at 9:30 a.m., last approximately 1 hour, and include hands-on activities. Refreshments will be provided. Check out the pictures below!

Additional Saturday Morning Physics events will be offered in Spring 2027.

Teachers: We are now offering in-school events adapted to middle-school aged children. These events are designed to fit in one science class of about 25 children, and can be adapted as needed. We will be testing those this fall in two different schools. If you would like to participate in the fall 2027, please use the contact below.

Events will be held in room 101 of the Richards Building (UPL), 1055 Atomic Way, on the campus of Florida State University. Parking is available in several regions near the Richards Building and along Academic Way. Other nearby parking lots include the McCollum, Rogers Hall, and Hull Drive East parking lots.