| Program Title: | Planetarium Program |
| Professor: | Dr. Lauren Likkel |
| Description: |
Current constellations and planet locations; sky motions; astronomy concepts; opportunity to ask astronomy questions. One-hour programs. |
| Ideal time: | During schoolday |
| Evenings available: | Yes |
| Weekends available: | No |
| Program is mobile: | No |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | 50 person max. |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes; 2 wheelchairs max. |
| Fee: | $25 per group. |
| Available during: | Academic year, summer/Winterim (limited) |
| Phone: | 836-5034 |
| E-mail: | likkel@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | |
| Special notes: |
Ages 6 and older. Programs presented at the appropriate level for the group (kindergarten through adult). Free parking available. |
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| Program Title: | The Star in Our Neighborhood |
| Professor: | Nathan A. Miller |
| Description: |
We have three instruments that provide safe images of the sun: a solar projection telescope, a pair of filtered white light solar binoculars and a filtered telescope. We precede the viewing of the sun with a brief slide show or PowerPoint presentation to give the students an idea of what they will be seeing. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | No |
| Weekends available: | Variable |
| Program is mobile: | Partially |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | 40 person max. |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | $10 for groups of 10-25 |
| Available during: | Academic year, summer, Winterim |
| Phone: | 836-3165 |
| E-mail: | millerna@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | |
| Special notes: |
The most difficult aspect of scheduling these programs is the need for clear skies to show the sun. Alternate dates should be worked out in advance, along with an alternate lesson plan. Students should be mature enough to understand that viewing the sun without proper filtering can be extremely dangerous. |
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| Program Title: | Science Theatre |
| Professor: | Dr. J. Erik Hendrickson |
| Description: |
A variety of fun science demonstrations for students of all ages. Topics include pressure (bed of nails, vacuum chamber, shop vac), extreme temperatures (dunking items in liquid nitrogen and playing with dry ice), electricity/magnetism, etc. |
| Ideal time: | Variable |
| Evenings available: | Yes |
| Weekends available: | Yes. More difficult to schedule. |
| Program is mobile: | Yes |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | 50 person max. |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic year, summer, Winterim |
| Phone: | 836-5834 |
| E-mail: | hendrije@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | |
| Special notes: |
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| Program Title: | What Was That Object in the Sky? Is this Rock a Meteorite? |
| Professor: | George Stecher, Paul Thomas |
| Description: |
People call our department for information on strange things they saw in the sky or wondering if a strange rock they found in their field/yard is a meteorite. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | No |
| Weekends available: | No |
| Program is mobile: | No |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | Usually individuals |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic year, summer, winterim |
| Phone: | 836-3148 |
| E-mail: | physics@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
The most difficult aspect of scheduling these programs is the need for clear skies to show the Sun. Alternate dates should be worked out in advance, along with an alternate lesson plan. Students should be mature enough to understand that viewing the sun without proper filtering can be extremely dangerous. |
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| Program Title: | Leader-Telegram Astronomy Update |
| Professor: | George Stecher, Paul Thomas, Lyle Ford, Lauren Likkel, Nathan Miller |
| Description: |
Write a monthly article for the local newspaper regarding astronomy events that the public may be interested in learning about. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | Limited |
| Weekends available: | Limited |
| Program is mobile: | Limited |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | Usually individuals |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic year, summer, winterim |
| Phone: | 836-3148 |
| E-mail: | physics@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
Contact us to schedule an appointment. |
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| Program Title: | Ask the Astronomy Experts |
| Professor: | George Stecher, Paul Thomas, Lyle Ford, Lauren Likkel, Nathan Miller |
| Description: |
TV stations, newspapers, radio stations and local meteorologists all contact us regarding interesting astronomy questions. Mostly they are always just looking for a quote or a face for their audience, making the event more interesting and connected to a local expert. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | Limited |
| Weekends available: | Limited |
| Program is mobile: | Limited |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | Usually individuals |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic year, summer, Winterim |
| Phone: | 836-3148 |
| E-mail: | physics@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
Contact us to schedule an appointment. |
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| Program Title: | Science Demos to Go |
| Professor: | Doug Dunham, Kim Pierson |
| Description: |
Take science demos out to classes at local schools. Usually these classes are associated with their children, but the entire class gets a wonderful experience. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | Limited |
| Weekends available: | Limited |
| Program is mobile: | Limited |
| Program is on campus: | Limited |
| Group size: | 40 or less |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic year, summer, Winterim |
| Phone: | 836-3148 |
| E-mail: | physics@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
Contact us to schedule an appointment. |
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| Program Title: | UWEC Summer Science Institute Instructors – Materials Science Center |
| Professor: | Doug Dunham, Matt Evans |
| Description: |
Run classes for Continuing Education’s Summer Science Institute. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | No |
| Weekends available: | No |
| Program is mobile: | No |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | About 20 |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | Continuing Education charges tuition |
| Available during: | Summer |
| Phone: | 836-3148 |
| E-mail: | physics@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
Contact us for scheduling an appointment |
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| Program Title: | Submit Scanning Electron Microscope Samples |
| Professor: | Doug Dunham |
| Description: |
Local K-12 students can submit interesting samples that they would like to see Scanning Electron Microscope images of. Things like a bug’s eye or a strand of hair or a computer chip from a broken electronic device or whatever the kids dream up. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | Limited |
| Weekends available: | Limited |
| Program is mobile: | Limited |
| Program is on campus: | Limited |
| Group size: | 40 or less |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic Year, Summer, Wintrim |
| Phone: | 836-5312 |
| E-mail: | dunhamdj@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
Contact for scheduling an appointment |
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| Program Title: | What type of telescope should I buy? |
| Professor: | George Stecher |
| Description: |
Many people are interested in astronomy. A useful device for actually getting involved in this interest is a telescope. The problem is, there are lots of different types of telescopes, lots of different accessories, and a wide range of prices. How would a novice know what to buy? We offer assistance in this area. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | Limited |
| Weekends available: | Limited |
| Program is mobile: | Limited |
| Program is on campus: | Limited |
| Group size: | Usually individuals |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic Year, Summer, Wintrim |
| Phone: | 836-5731 |
| E-mail: | gstecher@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
Contact for scheduling an appointment |
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| Program Title: |
Instructors for NYSP and Reach For the Stars and Math/Science Summer Program |
| Professor: | Erik Hendrickson, Lauren Likkel |
| Description: |
Assist the Multicultural Affairs Office with their pre-college programs |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | Limited |
| Weekends available: | Limited |
| Program is mobile: | Limited |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | Less than 40 |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | Tuition through the Multicultural Affairs Program |
| Available during: | Summer |
| Phone: | 836-3148 |
| E-mail: | physics@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
We find these programs a wonderful place to begin the recruitment process |
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| Program Title: |
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| Professor: | George Stecher |
| Description: |
We bring in live and recorded speakers to give presentations on interesting physics topics. Students and faculty/staff from a wide array of departments and also community members enjoy listening to and discussing the presentations. |
| Ideal time: | Thursdays, 4 pm |
| Evenings available: | No |
| Weekends available: | No |
| Program is mobile: | No |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | Less than 40 |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | Tuition through the Multicultural Affairs Program |
| Available during: | Academic Year |
| Phone: | 836-3148 |
| E-mail: | physics@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
We find these programs a wonderful place to bring science discussions to the public |
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| Program Title: |
Cub Scout and Boy Scout Merit Badges in Science & Astronomy |
| Professor: | Kim Pierson, George Stecher |
| Description |
We assist Cub/Boy Scouts in attaining their science and/or astronomy badges. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | Limited |
| Weekends available: | Limited |
| Program is mobile: | Yes |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | Flexible |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic Year, Summer, Wintrim |
| Phone: | 836-3148 |
| E-mail: | physics@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
Contact for scheduling an appointment |
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| Program Title: |
Brownie and Girl Scout Merit Badges in Science & Astronomy, including Choices & Challenges |
| Professor: | Lauren Likkel, George Stecher, Erik Hendrickson |
| Description: |
We assist Brownies/Girl Scouts in attaining their science and/or astronomy badges. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | Limited |
| Weekends available: | Limited |
| Program is mobile: | Yes |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | Flexible |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic Year, Summer, Wintrim |
| Phone: | 836-3148 |
| E-mail: | physics@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
Contact for scheduling an appointment |
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| Program Title: |
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| Professor: | Lauren Likkel, Matt Evans, Doug Dunham, Erik Hendrickson |
| Description: |
We assist local schools with their science fairs by providing judges and science demo displays. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | Limited |
| Weekends available: | Limited |
| Program is mobile: | Yes |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | Flexible |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic Year, Summer, Wintrim |
| Phone: | 836-3148 |
| E-mail: | physics@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
Contact for scheduling an appointment |
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| Program Title: |
Mission Eau Claire, Gifted & Talented UWEC Astronomy Adventure |
| Professor: | Lauren Likkel, Paul Thomas, Nathan Miller, George Stecher |
| Description: |
We assist groups of students with their interest in astronomy. The Mission Eau Claire “graduates” from local middle schools attend a planetarium show and work in a computer lab and look through solar telescopes. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | Limited |
| Weekends available: | Limited |
| Program is mobile: | Yes |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | Flexible |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic Year, Summer, Wintrim |
| Phone: | 836-3148 |
| E-mail: | physics@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
Contact for scheduling an appointment |
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| Program Title: |
Hobbs Observatory - Liaison |
| Professor: |
George Stecher, Lauren Likkel, Nathan Miller, Paul Thomas, assorted students |
| Description: |
We maintain the large telescopes, train members of the public to use the telescopes, provide public viewing events, give public lectures, organize and run StarFest, etc. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | Limited by weather |
| Weekends available: | Limited |
| Program is mobile: |
No, the telescopes are located out on the Beaver Creek Reserve, north of Fall Creek |
| Program is on campus: | No |
| Group size: | Flexible |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic Year, Summer, Wintrim |
| Phone: | 836-3148 |
| E-mail: | physics@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
Please call to set up an appointment. |
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| Program Title: |
History & Philosophy of Science Discussion Group |
| Professor: |
George Stecher, several Math Dept professors and a variety of students |
| Description: |
We hold interesting discussions on the history and philosophy of science and its implications. Community members also participate. |
| Ideal time: | Currently, we meet Fridays at 3 pm |
| Evenings available: | No |
| Weekends available: | No |
| Program is mobile: |
No |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | Flexible |
| Handicap accessible: | Yes |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic Year |
| Phone: | 836-5731 |
| E-mail: | gstecher@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
Please join us! |
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| Program Title: |
Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society |
| Professor: |
George Stecher, Lauren Likkel |
| Description: |
We participate in this community-based organization. There are many, many active members besides the UWEC faculty. We help organize Astronomy Day, public library displays, eclipse-watching and meteor-watching parties, host events for Venus transit, Hale-Bopp and Mars events. |
| Ideal time: | Flexible |
| Evenings available: | Flexible |
| Weekends available: | Flexible |
| Program is mobile: |
Yes |
| Program is on campus: | Yes |
| Group size: | Flexible |
| Handicap accessible: | Usually |
| Fee: | None |
| Available during: | Academic Year, Summer, Wintrim |
| Phone: | 836-5731 |
| E-mail: | gstecher@uwec.edu |
| Preferred contact: | Either |
| Special notes: |
Please join us! |
