Announcement PF is sponsoring the 2014 WI Science Festival

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Physics Forums is sponsoring the Wisconsin Science Festival from October 16-19, 2014, aimed at inspiring curiosity and promoting science. The festival features various events, including a presentation on the art and science of origami, and will have a booth where PF representatives will distribute materials and engage with attendees. Participants are encouraged to connect via social media for updates and to meet fellow members. The event is expected to foster positive interactions and discussions about science among attendees, including children and students. Overall, the festival aims to enhance community engagement in science and discovery.
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Physics Forums is proud to announce that this year we are a sponsor for the Wisconsin Science Festival! The fest runs from October 16 – 19, 2014.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Wisconsin Science Festival is to inspire and engage us all in the enterprise of science and discovery; to cultivate curiosity and communicate the power of knowledge and creativity to change our world view; to promote innovation and to cultivate the next generation of global citizens. The Wisconsin Science Festival is presented by a growing coalition of Madison's science and arts community headquartered in Madison, Wis.

The festival is headquartered in Madison, WI but they have satellite events all over the state. Check the website for information http://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wsf-about.php

I'll be posting weekly news and information leading up to the festival. During the festival I'll be there tweeting all the interesting things I find out. If you are in the midwest this would be a great chance to meet up!

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/WiSciFest

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/WIscifest
 
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Here is one of the presentations

The Art and Science of Origami
"Details:
Experience the intersection of art and science through origami. See the award-winning independent film "Between the Folds" by Vanessa Gould (run time 56 minutes) featuring 10 artists and scientists exploring "modern-day paperfolding." Learn more about the film at www.BetweenTheFolds.com. After the film, get a chance to try origami in a hands-on workshop."

SaturdayOct 18, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
During the festival I'll be there tweeting all the interesting things I find out. If you are in the midwest this would be a great chance to meet up!
Tweeting from Madison; right? Any recommendations; hotels, etc?
 
dlgoff said:
Tweeting from Madison; right? Any recommendations; hotels, etc?

You got it! Thinking of stopping by?
 
There's a good chance. Not every day you can meet "The Man". :approve:
 
dlgoff said:
There's a good chance. Not every day you can meet "The Man". :approve:

That would be awesome! Once I know my schedule better I'll let you know and you can figure out if it works for you to come visit :)
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
That would be awesome! Once I know my schedule better I'll let you know and you can figure out if it works for you to come visit :)
Thanks. It's only an eight hour drive from here. :thumbs:
 
I think our involvement in the festival is great! Great job Greg!
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
What colors? I don't want us to match :D
I was thinking this one for the festival. :-p

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And this one for dinning out. :smile:

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What do you think?
 
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dlgoff said:
I was thinking this one for the festival. :-p

And this one for dinning out. :smile:

What do you think?

Looks classy!

I'll likely plan to be there the Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I'll post when I know for sure.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
I'll likely plan to be there the Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I'll post when I know for sure.
Thanks for the update. I'm planning on dropping in on a couple of friends in Des Moines on the way. I'll probably spend the night and arrive there early the next afternoon. I'm flexible on the dates.
 
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PF is getting a booth! I'll be there 9am-2pm on the 16th, 17th and 18th handing out PF goodies, spreading the good word and showing off the new PF 4.0! If you're in the area come on out and we can have a chat! I'd love to meet some PF Members!
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
PF is getting a booth! I'll be there 9am-2pm on the 16th, 17th and 18th handing out PF goodies, spreading the good word and showing off the new PF 4.0! If you're in the area come on out and we can have a chat! I'd love to meet some PF Members!
That's outstanding. So the booth will be at The Town Center in the Discovery Building? I plan on being there.

Here's Location, Hours & Parking information for anyone planing to Visit.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
@dlgoff if you come on Thursday I can get you a free lunch :)
Sounds like the time to be there. Thanks. :)
 
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Big news! My mom will be helping me on the Thursday and Friday. Everyone should meet Mama Bernhardt!

Watch out for us wearing our professional PF polos too!
 

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So, funny story. I bought 1500 pencils with PF's URL on them. Got them today and I ended up ordering golf pencils. So they are all 1/2 size. Lol no wonder they were so cheap. :D
 
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The festival starts Thursday morning. PF will be tweeting updates and photos using the hashtag #WIscifest
 
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Awesome first day! Got to interact and show PF to hundreds of people. Can't wait for tomorrow!
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
All set up. @dlgoff manning the station View attachment 74504

He wore his dinner attire to work? :))

Wish I could be there. I spent 3 hours on Tuesday night trying to figure out if I could make it in time, and afford it.
There were lots of variables, and lots of unknowns.

"Would it be better to take Van Galder from O'Hare, and rent a car in Madison, or should I rent a car at O'Hare"?

By midnight, I'd wished I'd used the homework template, gave up, and went to sleep.
 
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Next time Om! I'd love to hang out.

Here are a couple listings in the program

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Greg Bernhardt said:
Day 2 awesome crowd!...
Did anyone ask you a physics question you couldn't answer?
That always happens to me when I wear my PF t-shirts.
:)
 
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Glad to hear it's going so well :-)
 
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The festival expo is all over. Overall it was an extremely positive experience. We handed out over 1500 PF pencils. Talked to many scientists and students about PF. Saw hundreds of little faces light up when they touched the plasma ball. A big thanks goes to @dlgoff who helped represent PF at the booth for two days. Now, I must sleep :D
 
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Thanks Greg. Your having PF to participate at the Festival definitely had a positive influence in the promotion of science; as evidenced be those "Little faces". But I'd put the lighted up figure in the thousands range. Seriously. :)

I need sleep too but plan on posting some good stuff later.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
The festival expo is all over. Overall it was an extremely positive experience. We handed out over 1500 PF pencils. Talked to many scientists and students about PF. Saw hundreds of little faces light up when they touched the plasma ball. A big thanks goes to @dlgoff who helped represent PF at the booth for two days. Now, I must sleep :D

Yay!

Now I have to run off and see how many; "How the heck does a plasma ball work?" threads have been posted. :)
 
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OmCheeto said:
Did anyone ask you a physics question you couldn't answer?
Some came close especially considering my limited science background, but I maneuvered around the questions quite well I think :)

dlgoff said:
I need sleep too but plan on posting some good stuff later.
Good to hear you got back safely! Looking forward to your photos!
 
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Glad you made it back home safely too Greg.

One quick pic of our Leader.

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One quick pic of who's responsible for making the above pic possible. Thanks Greg's Mom.

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Greg Bernhardt said:
So, funny story. I bought 1500 pencils with PF's URL on them. Got them today and I ended up ordering golf pencils. So they are all 1/2 size. Lol no wonder they were so cheap. :D
You could "rebrand" them as "graphing pencils"!
 
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lisab said:
You could "rebrand" them as "graphing pencils"!
Actually the pencils were a huge hit. People loved them :D
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
So, funny story. I bought 1500 pencils

Greg Bernhardt said:
We handed out over 1500 PF pencils.

Greg Bernhardt said:
Actually the pencils were a huge hit. People loved them :D

I think you should be given an infraction for posting an over-unity pencil post.

:D
 
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Perhaps once he got short on pencils he started to cut them in half, making them even shorter?

Alternatively, he bought 1500 pencils, handed them out, and then someone stole Greg's own pencil, which makes the grand total of pencil gained by the public 1501.
 
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Borek said:
Perhaps once he got short on pencils he started to cut them in half, making them even shorter?

Alternatively, he bought 1500 pencils, handed them out, and then someone stole Greg's own pencil, which makes the grand total of pencil gained by the public 1501.
I was just hoping for some leftover autographed pencils that I could bid on.
I once paid $250 for a George Takei autograph (it was for charity).

I saw earlier that Greg signed an autograph on a clipboard.
One of those two girls is a real nerd.

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OmCheeto said:
I saw earlier that Greg signed an autograph on a clipboard.
One of those two girls is a real nerd.
We were taking a popularity poll between Einstein and Hawking :)
 
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How did Hawking do on day 3? It was fairly close on day 1 and 2 but Einstein was slightly ahead. Amazing how many little kids knew or heard of them. And a few could tell your what both had worked on.
 
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dlgoff said:
How did Hawking do on day 3? It was fairly close on day 1 and 2 but Einstein was slightly ahead. Amazing how many little kids knew or heard of them. And a few could tell your what both had worked on.
About the same as day 1 and 2. Very consistent :)
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
We were taking a popularity poll between Einstein and Hawking

Results, or it didn't happen ;)
 
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I remember the vote count near the lunch hour of the first day; Einstein (43) 56%, Hawking (34) 44%. But it got closer later on.
 
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dlgoff said:
One quick pic of who's responsible for making the above pic possible. Thanks Greg's Mom.

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A HOT mom that's done a cool job raising a fine son, the picture says it all.:cool: smiles don't lie:)
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Physics Forums is proud to announce that this year we are a sponsor for the Wisconsin Science Festival! The fest runs from October 16 – 19, 2014.
I'm proud to have been with you, Greg, at this Communicating Science: Talk and panel discussion. Even though you considered me a witch.

Supporting PF as this years Community Spirit Award winner.
 
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