The University of Central Florida Physics Department will be hosting a Physics Career Exploration Day
Saturday, October 10, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 pm
12716 Pegasus Dr, Orlando, FL 32816
Colleges of Sciences building (CSB), room 101
Physics Career Exploration Day is designed to help students learn about the great career opportunities available to them in the field of physics and to engage in the learning environment and programs at UCF. Today’s physicists find themselves working in almost every science and engineering environment, including teaching, and are often in leadership roles.
Physics Career Exploration Day is geared toward high school students, middle school students, and parents are also welcomed to attend.
Schedule
- 09:15 AM – Registration / Check-In
- 10:00 AM – Program Begins
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM – Lunch
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM – Tour Research Labs and Other Programs
- 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM – Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream and Other Demonstrations
Activities
- Refreshments, breakfast and lunch provided
- Tours of Physics Research Facilities
- Learn about education and career opportunities
- Liquid nitrogen ice cream and live demonstrations with graduate students