Science and Engineering Building (SE-43) South and West Lawns, Boca Raton campus 10:00 AM: Pumpkin Drop 10:30 AM: Physics Carnival
Come watch physics faculty drop real pumpkins off the roof of the SE-43 building to demonstrate common physics principles such as constant acceleration of gravity, terminal velocity, and Newton's laws. Special guest "The Pumpkin Master" will explain the theories behind these principles.
Physics Carnival Festivities
Physics-related carnival games
Face painting for children
Hands-on physics demonstrations
Game booths
Game boards and MRI brain teasers - guess that fruit or animal, hosted by MRI Research Services
Appearances by Owlsley, Hoot and Nala, the FAU Police Department's therapy dog
The Department of Physics’ Annual Pumpkin Drop and Carnival was ranked by the State University System’s Board of Governors as the number one fall tradition among public Florida universities in 2023.
Watch: Pumpkin Drop and Physics Carnival
Sponsored by the FAU Physics Department and the FAU Physics & Astronomy Club.
