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Seminars and Events

BSU Department of Physics Invites You to Join the First Friday Astronomy.

First Friday Astronomy is open to the public and happens every first Friday (even in the summer months).

Lectures start at 7:30 pm (MT) in the Education/Science Building, room 112. Events are open to the public and donation-supported.

You can donate at boi.st/astronomy and live-stream at boi.st/astrobroncoslive.

*Please note, our location has changed to the Education building for the summer series. The Liberal Arts building is closed for construction.

Summer 2025 Line Up:

A flyer for Boise State Physics' "First Friday Astronomy" series for Summer 2025. It lists lectures on May 2, June 6, July 4, and August 1, with details about the speakers and topics. Information on how to donate and live-stream is also included, along with lecture and stargazing times and locations.

List of presenters:

  1. May 2, 2025 – Dr. Brittany Brand, Professor of Geosciences and Director of Boise State Hazard and Climate Resilience Institute (HCRI) – Volcanism in the Solar System – From Earth to lo
  2. June 6, 2025 – Dr. Daniel Peluso, STEAM Educator, Researcher, & Program Developer, Griffin Technology Academies – Democratizing Astronomy & Indigenous Knowledge through Music & Citizen Science
  3. July 4, 2025 – Dr. Brian Jackson, Professor of Physics, Boise State University – The Endless Frontier – Celebrating Two Centuries of US Support for Scientific Exploration
  4. August 1, 2025 – Professor Tracy Sunderland, Department of Theatre, Film and Creative Writing, Boise State University – Almost Astronauts: The Women of Mercury 13

Observatory:

For more information on our Observatory and events, please head to our Observatory webpage.

Physics Spring Colloquium Series:

Fall 2025 Coming Soon.

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