Colorado State University

The latest edition of the Little Shop of Physics newsletter is here and we are celebrating another incredible semester of hands-on science, community partnerships, and curiosity-driven learning! Highlights include:

• Our 32nd Annual Open House, where nearly 8,000 visitors explored more than 300 hands-on experiments alongside presentations, community partners, and interactive science experiences across CSU’s Lory Student Center.
• Quantum Matter You Can Touch, a new collaboration with the American Physical Society and CSU Physics Professor Yulia Maximenko that transforms condensed matter physics concepts into engaging hands-on activities.
• Spring break outreach in New Mexico, where LSOP interns shared nearly 100 experiments with students at Spartan Learning Academy, Native American Community Academy, and partner programs in Albuquerque and Bernalillo.
• School visits, engagement spaces, and community events across Colorado, including collaborations with OtterCares, the Colorado Science Fair, Temple Grandin, and science nights throughout the region.
• Reflections from interns and alumni, including stories from Summer Turner and Bryan Stanley about how LSOP helped shape their passions, careers, and sense of community.
• A summer bubble recipe postcard designed by intern Summer Turner, bringing a little science, color, and joy into the warmer months.
• Celebrating our graduating interns and looking ahead to upcoming events, including CSU Spur programs, Neutrino Day, and the 33rd Annual Open House on March 7, 2027.

Download the full newsletter to see how Little Shop of Physics continues to make science playful, accessible, and welcoming for learners of all ages across Colorado and beyond.

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