Catch a Cosmic Ray
Students use detectors to explore the nature of cosmic rays.
Audience: High school science classes
Where: NSCL,
What: For those classes of physics students who want to go beyond the tour, here's a chance to delve into the problem of cosmic rays with a hands-on experiment. After being treated to a faculty discussion of the state of cosmic ray research, students will form their own hypotheses on the nature of cosmic rays and test them with directional detectors. This program includes materials for the teacher to use in class before and after visiting NSCL, turning it into a three-day lesson.
Important Notes: JINA offers grants to fund all or part of the travel costs for classes participating in this program. Due to equipment limitations, up to 30 students can participate at one time.
For more information: go to the Downloads page to find program resources or contact the Outreach Coordinator at visits@nscl.msu.edu
Students from Redford Union HS, April 17, 2008
Operation of NSCL as a national user facility is supported by the Experimental Nuclear Physics Program of the U.S. National Science Foundation.