Ben Almond
Vice President and General Manager
Aaron Remisch
Project Officer Critical Infrastructure
Allison Rumbolt
Helicopter Pilot
Chris Glover
Senior Software Engineer – Physics
Introduction to Energy
Backgrounders
Learn about energy in its different forms, in particular kinetic, potential and mechanical energy.
Lava Lamps
STEM Explained
Lava lamps are very interesting to look at. But they are also interesting examples of buoyancy, heat transfer and solubility!
The Optics of Telescopes
Backgrounders
Learn about telescopes, how they work & why they're important to astronomers.
Why can we see shadows at night?
Hands-on Activities
Take a walk after dark to find shadows.
Why Do Curveballs Curve?
STEM Explained
Bernoulli’s equation is key to understanding why curveballs curve.
Why Do Ice Rinks Stay Frozen?
STEM Explained
Every ice rink is an example of molecular bonding and gas laws at work!
Why do we need two eyes to see?
Hands-on Activities
Ever wondered why we have two eyes (and not one, three or more)? Find how your two eyes work together in this hands-on activity.
Why is everything so small down there?
Hands-on Activities
Explore how we see things far and near and from different angles. It's all about perspective!
Why is it colder in the winter even though the Earth is closer to the Sun?
Hands-on Activities
Learn why we have seasons in this hands on activity.
Zoetrope
Interactives
Zoetropes are an early form of animation technology. Learn about this Ingenium artifact and make your own version of this artifact using 3D printing!
What is your weight on another planet?
Hands-on Activities
Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.