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Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman

4th Thursday and Sunday of each month
Exploratorium, Pier 15
Included with museum admission.

Note: There is limited capacity for this program; seating will be made available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

In this dynamic series, Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman covers different aspects of physics, including sound, color, heat and temperature, and electrostatics. Each hour-long presentation includes hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Upcoming Programs

Mar
22
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: The Last Doubling

Sunday, March 22, 2015 • 11:00 a.m., 2:00, and 3:30 p.m.

Is growth always good? The biggest threat to our existence on planet Earth isn’t asteroids—it’s us. Why can’t our population continue to grow? Learn about the exponential function and the conclusions we can draw from it.

Mar
26
Full-Spectrum Music

Thursday, March 26, 2015 • 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy live music inspired by science. Hosted by Ron Hipschman, these improvised performances disperse variations on Full-Spectrum Science themes through the Kanbar Forum’s Meyer Sound Constellation acoustic system.

Mar
26
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: The Last Doubling

Thursday, March 26, 2015 • 8:00 p.m.

Is growth always good? The biggest threat to our existence on planet Earth isn’t asteroids—it’s us. Why can’t our population continue to grow? Learn about the exponential function and the conclusions we can draw from it.

Apr
23
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: The Universe

Thursday, April 23, 2015 • 8:00 p.m.

We tend to think of “home” as the building in which we live, or the town or city where we reside. Voyage to the edge of the known universe, and gain some perspective on the tiny planet we call home. See some of the amazing ways the universe is structured, and learn how it’s evolved.

Apr
26
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: The Universe

Sunday, April 26, 2015 • 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.

We tend to think of “home” as the building in which we live, or the town or city where we reside. Voyage to the edge of the known universe, and gain some perspective on the tiny planet we call home. See some of the amazing ways the universe is structured, and learn how it’s evolved.

Jun
25
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Fireworks

Thursday, June 25, 2015 • 8:00 p.m.

Come ooooo and ahhhh at the science behind these big booms! Where do fireworks come from? Who invented them? What causes their beautiful colors, and how do the bursting shells create such different patterns? Join us for some real illumination, and learn the difference between a jerb and a lance. 

Jun
28
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Fireworks

Sunday, June 28, 2015 • 11:00 a.m, 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

Come ooooo and ahhhh at the science behind these big booms! Where do fireworks come from? Who invented them? What causes their beautiful colors, and how do the bursting shells create such different patterns? Join us for some real illumination, and learn the difference between a jerb and a lance. 

Past Programs

Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Radioactivity

Thursday, February 26, 2015 • 8:00 p.m.

What's going on inside the nucleus of an atom? Why does it spit out radiation? Did you know that you are exposed to radioactivity every day? Learn the facts about this somewhat controversial topic.

Full-Spectrum Music

Thursday, February 26, 2015 • 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy live music inspired by science. Hosted by Ron Hipschman, these improvised performances disperse variations on Full-Spectrum Science themes through the Kanbar Forum’s Meyer Sound Constellation acoustic system.

Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Radioactivity

Sunday, February 22, 2015 • 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

What's going on inside the nucleus of an atom? Why does it spit out radiation? Did you know that you are exposed to radioactivity every day? Learn the facts about this somewhat controversial topic.

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