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CONTACT: Susan Ray, (850) 644-9651; <sray@magnet.fsu.edu> May 2008 DISCOVER YOUR ATTRACTION TO MAGNETS AT ‘MAG LAB U’ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Ever wondered exactly how the magnets at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory work and what they are good for? Maybe you’ve heard people talking about the Applied Superconductivity Center but were too embarrassed to ask, “Just what is superconductivity anyway?” Curiosity seekers can now satisfy their thirst for knowledge from the privacy of their own homes, offices, cubicles and classrooms by visiting “Mag Lab U” online at <www.magnet.fsu.edu/education>. “The magnet lab is one of the most interesting places on Earth, but it’s also among the most intimidating, especially if you don’t have a background in science,” said Susan Ray, director of public affairs at the lab. “By making the scientific concepts accessible to a broader audience, we hope to both drive interest in science and increase science literacy at the same time.” The foundation of Mag Lab U is the Magnet Academy, which gently eases the uninformed into the lab’s science and technology with jargon-free writing, pictures, interactive tutorials and other techniques designed not to scare away English majors. Lessons -- for which there are no tests! -- include:
Mag Lab U also features science-fair-friendly fare including “Pioneers in Electricity and Magnetism,” “Timeline of Electricity and Magnetism,” “Museum of Electricity and Magnetism,” and Java tutorials that explain concepts and laws and demonstrate historical and modern instruments associated with electricity and magnetism. Mag Lab U is an ongoing and evolving source of information. Questions, comments and suggestions are welcome; e-mail <webmaster@magnet.fsu.edu>. ### |