culture
The touring Tactile Collider event explores new ways to access Large Hadron Collider science through touch, sound and live interaction.
Fermilab’s 2017 artist-in-residence, Jim Jenkins, melds pieces of physics experiments into his creations.
Looking for some culture this weekend? Look no further than Fermilab, which will host two very different but equally compelling performances for your enjoyment.
This work, “Dark Matters,” is a concept/sculpture by Jim Jenkins, 2017 Fermilab artist-in-residence. The center of the sculpture is a lead-glass block from the electromagnetic calorimeter of Fermilab experiment E-760/E-835 (charmonium spectroscopy). This picture was taken after a performance of “Quatuor pour la Fin du Temps” by Olivier Messiaen in Ramsey Auditorium. The sculpture was positioned behind the performers on the auditorium stage.
The SciToons program pairs students with different levels of scientific expertise to create animated science explainers.
Fantastical designs elevate physics in works by Fermilab’s first artist.
Constellations illustrates the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics — with a love story.
Purdue Men’s Varsity Glee Club, including Purdue University senior and Fermilab Research Alliance scholarship recipient Erik Jensen, will perform for one night at Downers Grove North High School, Saturday, October 7 at 7:00 PM. The Purdue Varsity Glee Club has a 125 year tradition of entertaining audiences. The singers perform a variety of crowd favorites, including gospel, romantic ballads, classical choral selections, barbershop and patriotic standards, and utilizes small groups and outstanding soloists to further enhance each show. Under the…
The Fermilab resource group Spectrum promotes equity at all levels.