Little Shop News – Little Shop of Physics

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Young Scientist Joins Oglala Lakota College Outreach Efforts

One of the most memorable moments from our recent teacher workshop at Oglala Lakota College came from an unexpected participant. One of the teachers attending the workshop brought along her 8-year-old daughter, Chadlyn. Rather than simply watching from the sidelines, Chadlyn jumped right into the creative process. Throughout the workshop, she asked thoughtful questions, experimented [...]

May 2026 Newsletter

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 [...]

B2Gold Namibia Visit

LSOP and B2Gold Namibia are celebrating a 10-year partnership! In 2015, Sherri Lytle with B2Gold Namibia approached us about starting an informal science outreach partnership. We journeyed to Namibia in January 2016 and worked with the B2Gold Education Center to present teacher workshops and programs for secondary school students. These programs lead to a long-term [...]

Reflections from the Colorado Science Conference

On November 7, 2025 we had the joy of presenting at the Colorado Science Conference at the CSU Spur campus in Denver—and what an inspiring day it was! The conference was filled with engaging sessions, fresh ideas, and wonderful conversations with teachers from across Colorado. We loved connecting with so many educators who bring curiosity [...]

January 2026 Newsletter

The latest edition of the Little Shop of Physics newsletter is here—celebrating curiosity, creativity, and over 30 years of hands-on science! Highlights include: Curiosity Unites Us: 30 Years of Shirts — a look back at LSOP’s long tradition of tie-dyed shirts and this year’s theme, Infinite Questions, Unlimited Wonder. Welcoming New Rams at Amplify Welcome, where incoming CSU students jumped [...]

A Week of Collaboration in Norway

Tusen takk—“a thousand thanks” in Norwegian—to our friends at Jærmuseet Science Circus in Nærbø, Norway! I had the joy of spending a week with their incredible team last September, and it was a truly special experience. From the moment I arrived, they welcomed me warmly into their work, their homes, and their lives. I’m so [...]

Summer 2025 Newsletter

The latest edition of the Little Shop of Physics newsletter is here—celebrating another year of hands-on science, creativity, and community! Highlights include: Our 31st Annual Open House, which welcomed over 7,000 visitors and featured 300+ experiments, 30+ partners, and a new Sensory-Friendly Room. A spring break outreach trip to the Navajo Nation, where we connected [...]

May 3—Maxline Brewery Celebration and Fundraiser

Let’s celebrate together! Over the last year Little Shop of Physics engaged over 20,000 K-12 students in hands-on science exploration! Come join us in celebrating the amazing year it’s been! On May 3rd from 1-5pm, Maxline Brewing is graciously donating a percentage of sales to Little Shop of Physics — so come have a beverage with us, as [...]

LSOP Open House

The 31st Annual Little Shop of Physics Open House took place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University. This year’s event brought together an incredible 7,000 participants for a full day of hands-on science, discovery, and interactive presentations. The Open House showcased LSOPs 300+ hands-on experiments and activities [...]

January 2025 Newsletter

Happy New Year and welcome to our January 2025 edition! This semester, we’ve truly embraced our theme—Science for All! From classrooms in Fort Collins to remote Indigenous communities and even across the globe, we’ve been hard at work sharing the wonder of science. Highlights in this issue: Indigenous Outreach: Discover how we’re building connections and [...]