Outreach

The CUA sponsors a variety of outreach activities including a summer school in atomic physics that is normally held in conjunction with the International Conference on Atomic Physics, a visitors program, co-sponsorship of workshops in collaboration with the nearby Theoretical Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics (ITAMP) and Harvard Quantum Optics Center (HQOC), and outreach programs to local K-12 students.

Past Events

Fri October 13, 2023 8:30 am
Location:MIT Wong Auditorium (Building E51)
This event is conceived with the purpose of creating a conducive environment to identify and support young talents passionate about diverse and crucial fields such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. At Bridging Talents and Opportunities, we are passionate about helping young talents reach their full potential. Our mission is to create a platform...
Mon October 3, 2022 4:00 pm
Location:MIT 26-214, 26-210, and 26-204
The Cambridge Science Festival returns in-person, and CUA is pleased to be participating again! Our workshop will kick off with a brief talk by Professor Zwierlein on the nature of cold. CUA members from MIT and Harvard will present an ion trap, tornado machine, make-your-own-hologram station, and a demonstration with liquid nitrogen. Cambridge Science Festival...