The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC), a research center that is part of UW–Madison’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education and headquarters for the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, is sponsoring its first display for the 32nd annual Holiday Fantasy in Lights event in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. The lights are on every […]
Like the vast majority of conferences and meetings this year, ScienceWriters 2020 went virtual in response to the coronavirus pandemic. And instead of field trips typically organized by the host institution of the conference, organizers called on attendees to create a virtual, Zoom-able experience about the science happening in their part of the world. It was the perfect opportunity to showcase IceCube. […]
IceCubeAR, aka IceBear, is a new augmented reality (AR) app that allows anyone in the world can see what’s happening under the South Pole ice in the IceCube Neutrino Observatory—using their smartphone! […]
Since their arrival at the South Pole last November, John and Yuya have reached hundreds of people around the world through virtual talks and presentations. […]
Last week, 52 high school students in Minnesota finished a two-week course taught by IceCube-trained educators. The class was organized by Upward Bound, a federally funded program that provides precollege opportunities for high school students from low-income families whose parents didn’t attend college. […]
Want to explore and learn more about IceCube from the comfort of your own home? Check out the following resources and activities for you to engage in without leaving the house. […]
Tap into your creativity and try your hand at one of our IceCube-themed coloring sheets. Perfect for calming your mind or unleashing your artistic side. […]
’Tis the season for snowflakes—made of ice or paper! Try one (or more) of our festive, IceCube-themed snowflake templates to decorate your space. Choose from a DOM, the IceCube Lab, penguins Rosie and Gibbs, or even our PI, Professor Francis Halzen. […]
IceCube’s South Pole crew will have another pair of helping hands (and flippers) this summer season: Jocelyn Argueta will be at the Pole from November 30 to December 27 as our 2019 PolarTREC educator. (As for the flippers…keep reading to find out.)
Jocelyn is a bilingual scientist-performer with Phantom Projects Theatre Group in La Mirada, California. She has a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of California, Irvine, and has her own show based around her character, Jargie the Science Girl! […]
What’s missing from your Halloween celebration? Some IceCube-themed pumpkins, probably. Never fear! We are providing you with a variety of stencils to use in your Halloween decor. […]