Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University Physics Concepts Outreach Program

For more information, contact: 
Diane Turnshek
412-268-2268
email

The Carnegie Mellon University Physics Concepts Outreach Program brings Pittsburgh middle and high school students to Carnegie Mellon University to learn fundamental physics concepts that underlie science and technology, and to provide them with hands-on experience and role models to help build their confidence. The program tries to achieve these goals by touring school students around the labs, having them meet and ask questions of researchers and by inviting them into demo-filled lectures on astronomy and physics given by CMU faculty. The program was founded in 1998 by Professor Leonard Kisslinger, who was recognized with Carnegie Mellon’s Mark Gelfand Award for Educational Outreach for his long-standing work leading this program.

In addition, he was the 2017 recipient of a Carnegie Science Award for his work with middle school students.

Thanks to the Grable Foundation for their continued support for this long-running community engagement program.