Programs for High School Students

in the

School of Physics and Astronomy

at

Tel Aviv University

(see article)

We are happy to announce the continuation of our programs for high school students. Our activities are meant for students who are already studying 5 units of physics.

We invite 11th and 12th grade classes to participate in Visiting Days on the campus of the University. Activities will include a lecture (accompanied by demonstrations) on a current topic of research and tours of the research and teaching laboratories.

This year's schedule of Visiting Days is as follows:

Date Day Time Lecturer Topic
17.11.99 Wednesday 10:15-12:30 Dr. Erez Etzion A Peek into the Structure of Matter
15.12.99 Wednesday 10:15-12:30 Prof. Dan Maoz Latest Results from the Hubble Space Telescope
19.1.00 Wednesday 10:15-12:30 Prof. Hagai Netzer The Search for Life in the Universe
24.2.00 Thursday 10:15-12:30 Prof. Amnon Aharoni Fractals in Nature

All lectures will take place in the Lev Auditorium, located in the Faculty of Exact Sciences complex.

Teachers who wish to bring their classes to a Visiting Day are asked to call Ms. Ninette Corcos at (03) 640 8209 or to send her a registration form. She may also be reached via e-mail at ninetc@post.tau.ac.il. Further information may be obtained from Ms. Corcos or from Prof. Dan Maoz, Coordinator of High School Programs, at (03) 640 8538 or via e-mail at dani@wise.tau.ac.il.