LSOP in Action: Fort Washakie School 2025

In October 2025, the Little Shop of Physics crew traveled to Fort Washakie School on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. We spent a joyful, high-energy day exploring science alongside incredibly enthusiastic students, filling classrooms with curiosity, laughter, and hands-on discovery. Little Shop of Physics has a longstanding relationship with the Wind River Reservation, and [...]

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LSOP in Action: Neutrino Day, 2025

We were thrilled to return to the annual Neutrino Day Festival in Lead, SD, and to share a full day of hands-on science with visitors of all ages! Neutrino Day is a free, public celebration of science hosted each summer by Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), featuring demos, talks, tours, and community activities centered around [...]

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Amplify Welcome 2025

For years, Little Shop of Physics and the Amplify community have partnered to engage students in hands-on science that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and inclusion. At the 2025 Amplify Welcome Event, we used a laser to pop a giant fog-filled balloon and helped students launch their own paper rockets. Together, we’re amplifying curiosity and community across [...]

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LSOP in Action: Whitehorse Jr/Sr High School

In March 2025, the Little Shop of Physics team traveled to Whitehorse Jr/Sr High School in Montezuma Creek, Utah—located on the Navajo Nation—for an incredible day of hands-on science exploration with middle and high school students. We connected with 303 students through interactive experiments that brought science to life—exploring everything from light and color to [...]

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LSOP in Action: Red Mesa School

In March 2025, the Little Shop of Physics team traveled to Red Mesa School in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona—located on the Navajo Nation—for an unforgettable day of hands-on science exploration. We brought our signature blend of curiosity, creativity, and connection to students of all ages, sparking excitement with interactive experiments and collaborative learning. From color-changing [...]

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Open House Preview: Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

🚀 The 31st Annual LSOP Open House is THIS SUNDAY! 🚀 Get ready for a day of hands-on science, mind-blowing experiments, and endless discoveries! 🌟 Plus, don’t miss the grand finale—liquid nitrogen ice cream 🍦❄️ at 3:30 p.m. in the LSC Theater! 🔬 FREE & open to all! 📅 Sunday, March 2, 2025 ⏰ 10 [...]

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LSOP in Action: Wind River 2024

The LSOP Crew went to Fort Washakie School on the Wind River Reservation! We spent a day engaging with students of all ages, sparking curiosity and their excitement about science. The students were fantastic—enthusiastic, inquisitive, and so appreciative of us coming to their school!

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LSOP in Action: Neutrino Day 2024

We were honored to be this year’s featured presenter at the annual Neutrino Day Festival in Lead, SD! Over 2,000 people joined us for a day of hands-on science fun. This free, public event is hosted each summer by SURF (Sanford Underground Research Facility) and is just a 5-hour drive from Fort Collins. Mark your [...]

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LSOP in Action: NASTEMI 2024

NASTEMI is a weeklong event hosted by the CSU Native American Cultural Center. This is for high school students from the Denver Metro Area. LSOP teamed up with Cam the Ram to host an afternoon of science exploration for over 40 students.

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LSOP In Action: New Shirts 2024

It's time to celebrate...the new LSOP shirts are in! The theme this year is "Science For All"!

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