Science Sunday Kicks Off this Week at UA Museum

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Ever wonder how stars are formed or asked yourself just how big is the universe? Now’s your chance to find out as the Alabama Museum of Natural History on The University of Alabama’s campus kicks off its Science Sunday program for the fall.

From 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, the community will have an opportunity to learn about the origins of our universe. With the help of UA’s department of physics and astronomy and the department of chemistry, the hands-on, interactive event will offer presentations on the Big Bang theory, Universe expansion, formation of the stars and an explanation of how chemical elements were created.

“Science Sunday is a community event held at the museum that combines experts from the University and community members to create a hands-on and interactive learning event that delves into a variety of science topics,” said Allie Sorlie, the museum’s education outreach coordinator. “The Museum started offering this program two years ago as a way to bring the University community and the Tuscaloosa community together to discover natural history and science.”

Children will have their own learning experience in the museum’s Discovery lab where they will make their own expanding universe, constellations and much more. There will also be telescopes for both children and adults to look through and enjoy.

“This event helps fulfill the museum’s mission of education and outreach by employing the use of museum collections and University resources as educational tools,” Sorlie said. “Plus, science is fun.”

The event is free to the public.

UA’s Alabama Museum of Natural History is in Smith Hall near the Quad at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Capstone Drive on The University of Alabama campus.