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Physics Phun Night Returns to Juniata College on April 9
(Posted March 31, 2025)
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HUNTINGDON, Pa.— Get ready for an electrifying evening of scientific feats at Physics Phun Night! From a firenado to elephant toothpaste, this thrilling physics demonstration in action will start at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, in Alumni Hall (A100), located in the Brumbaugh Academic Center at Juniata College, 1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon.
Physics Phun Night is sponsored and presented by Juniata College’s Chapter of the Society of Physics Students, led by co-presidents Adrian DiBenedetto ’27 and Lee Roby ’27. Combining entertainment and education, this event is filled with “phun” for all ages.
“The world of physics expands beyond books in a classroom–the laws of physics show up in amazing and fun ways all around us,” said DiBenedetto. “The intention behind Physics Phun Night is to show how fun physics is! Eye-catching and energetic demonstrations pair with easy-to-understand explanations that introduce people of all ages to physics concepts and hopefully spark an interest in them.”
This will mark the 27th Physics Phun Night, which is a favorite for science lovers of all ages.
“Physics is everywhere–it’s how our world exists! It connects with every field, from engineering and medicine to music and art,” said Roby. “It helps us figure out how roller coasters work, why the sky is blue, how to send rockets to the moon, and even how instruments produce beautiful sounds. It’s not just about equations; it’s about discovering the patterns and forces that shape our universe.”
Fan-favorite demonstrations include students igniting flaming balls of methane gas, swinging a bowling ball pendulum, and the ever-fascinating bed-of-nails experiment—complete with a guest volunteer.
“The pendulum is one of my favorite demonstrations because it’s a simple experiment and easy to explain, but it requires a lot of faith in the laws of physics,” said DiBenedetto, describing the thrilling, slightly nerve-wracking way to see Newton’s laws in action–using a bowling ball turned wrecking ball of science. “You know it will never come up to the same height as before...but what if it does just this one time?”
Each eye-catching experiment provides education along with excitement.
“Methane fire bubbles are a Physics Phun Night classic! It’s an experiment that looks like magic, but is pure science,” Roby said. “The kids love the thrill of seeing fire up close in a controlled, safe environment.”
This event is free and open to the public. For fun, glow sticks are available at the event for $2.
Contact April Feagley at feaglea@juniata.edu or (814) 641-3131 for more information.