Why is snow white? Physics of snow to be discussed at next TERC lecture

Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 5:48pm
Event Date: 
February 18, 2016 - 5:30pm

Do you play in the snow? Dr. Bernhard "Benny: Bach will discuss the physics of snow during the next lecture series hosted by UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on February 18, 2016.

Bach, from the University of Nevada Reno Physics Department, will be discussing the physics of snow formation, symmetry of snow crystals, why snow is white, different types of snow, the various qualities of snow, how these different types of snow affect your skiing/snowboarding, waxing for snow conditions, and the different properties of man-made snow.

Registration for this event is required. The program will begin at 6 p.m. with refreshments and no-host bar from 5:30 - 6 p.m. at 291 Country Club Drive in Incline Village (between Tahoe Boulevard/SR 28 and Lakeshore Blvd.) on the campus of Sierra Nevada College.

Seating is open at 5:30 p.m. to guests who have pre-registered, open seating starts at 5:50 p.m., and the program begins at 6:00 p.m. A $5 suggested donation will be collected at the door.

To register, visit their website HERE.

For more information or directions call 775-881-7566, or visit http://tahoe.ucdavis.edu/events/.