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Science: What's to Love?

Quite a lot, say visitors to our 2015 Open House. See why they heart science ... then tell us what you love about science!

Nobel Laureate to Speak

2014 Chemistry Nobel Laureate Eric Betzig and Harald Hess will present several talks to Florida State University students on March 17 at a special MagLab-sponsored event.

Congresswoman Tours the MagLab

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham toured the MagLab at the recent Open House, visiting two decades after her father dedicated the place.

Twenty Years and Counting

The MagLab celebrates two decades of ground-breaking science and innovation.

Al Gore and other dignitaries at 1994 MagLab dedication.

Quantum Criticality

Scientists using our magnets bolster theory that quantum fluctuations drive strange electronic phenomena.

Find out what's going on at the MagLab by reading the latest news and features, catching a quick video, or viewing our calendar.

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Science: What's to Love?

What's to love about science? Quite a lot, say visitors to our 2015 Open House. See why they think science is awesome ... then tell us what you love about science!

2015 Open House

This big, brainy and boisterous science extravaganza featured dozens of hands-on demos about magnetism, electricity and a whole lot more.

Stuck on Science

We heart science at the MagLab — on Valentine's Day and every day! Come to our Open House (Feb. 21, 2015!) to get your dose of science love!

Celebrating Our History

This video commemorates the lab's 20-year history as we move science forward into the next decade and beyond.

Split Helix Magnet

This world-unique magnet system required a complete rethinking of resistive magnet technology’s limits.

Science Cafe

MagLab Director Greg Boebinger reflects on 10 years at the helm.

Latest News & Features

Congresswoman Tours MagLab at Annual Open House
Gwen Graham helps celebrate 20 years of awesome science at an institution dedicated by her dad.

26 February 2015
Promising nanomaterial's origin revealed
FSU researchers use MagLab's unique 9.4 tesla ICR machine to make discovery.

11 February 2015
Science is a verb at the MagLab’s 20th Open House
Explore, watch, learn, play and be astounded at the lab's 20th Open House on Feb. 21, 2015.

2 February 2015
Evidence mounts for quantum criticality theory
Scientists using MagLab magnets bolster theory that quantum fluctuations drive strange electronic phenomena.

30 January 2015
Science never sleeps
With just a week to use a magnet, researchers work around the clock to eek out as much data as possible.

12 January 2015
MagLab launches new website
The new year means a brand new website for the MagLab with more information, more visuals and a sleek facelift that looks great no matter how you connect.

12 January 2015

Last modified on 25 February 2015

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#Summer is coming quickly. If you want yours to be filled with fun hands-on science, apply for our summer camps today: http://ow.ly/JZtnR

via NationalMagLab | 6 Mar 2015

Lucky us! Lobel Laureate Eric Betzig & Harald Hess will present @FloridaState Student Life Cinema on March 17th: http://ow.ly/JY5vI

via NationalMagLab21 hours ago | 5 Mar 2015

Join us for our Moving Science Forward Reception starting now in Texas B on the 4th floor of the Grand Hyatt. #APSMarch #SanAntonio

via NationalMagLab3 days ago | 3 Mar 2015

At #APSMarch meeting in #SanAntonio? Stop by our reception tonight from 5-7 in Texas B of the Grand Hyatt: http://ow.ly/JSElk

via NationalMagLab3 days ago | 3 Mar 2015

#Summer is coming quickly. If you want yours to be filled w/ fun hands-on science, apply for our summer camps today: http://t.co/tLpWx5YMk9

via NationalMagLab | 6 Mar 2015

Lucky us! Lobel Laureate Eric Betzig & Harald Hess will present @FloridaState Student Life Cinema on March 17th: http://t.co/TSVIPe6bgt

via NationalMagLab18 hours ago | 5 Mar 2015

@scibourg: Thanks for joining us! Stop by Booth 418 in the exhibit hall to see us all week long!

via NationalMagLab21 hours ago | 5 Mar 2015

Thank you to our guests at the #MovingScienceForward reception. We loved seeing users, students, collaborators & friends from all 3 sites.

via NationalMagLab23 hours ago | 5 Mar 2015

Join us for our Moving Science Forward Reception starting now! Texas Ballroom B of the Grand Hyatt. #APSMarch http://t.co/bIfYG8Ilty

via NationalMagLab3 days ago | 3 Mar 2015

National MagLab posted a photo:

Chancellor of the State University System of Florida Charlie Reed speaks at the lab's dedication event in October 1994.

via National MagLab4 months ago | 14 Nov 2014

National MagLab posted a photo:

Florida State University President Sandy D'Alemberte speaks at the lab's dedication event in October 1994.

via National MagLab4 months ago | 14 Nov 2014

National MagLab posted a photo:

University of Florida President John Lombardi speaks at the lab's dedication event in October 1994.

via National MagLab4 months ago | 14 Nov 2014

National MagLab posted a photo:

Florida Governor Lawton Chiles speaks at the lab's dedication event in October 1994.

via National MagLab4 months ago | 14 Nov 2014

National MagLab posted a photo:

Los Alamos National Laboratory's Pete Miller speaks at the lab's dedication event in October 1994.

via National MagLab4 months ago | 14 Nov 2014

Lucky us! Lobel Laureate Eric Betzig & Harald Hess will present @FloridaState Student Life Cinema on March 17th: http://ow.ly/JY5vI

MagLab - Talks by Nobel Laureate Eric Betzig and Harald Hess

A calendar including all MagLab events.

via National High Magnetic Field Laboratory21 hours ago | 5 Mar 2015

At #APSMarch meeting in #SanAntonio? Stop by our reception tonight from 5-7 in Texas B of the Grand Hyatt: http://ow.ly/JSElk

MagLab - MagLab Reception at APS

A calendar including all MagLab events.

via National High Magnetic Field Laboratory3 days ago | 3 Mar 2015

Join us for the Prof. James Brooks Memorial Symposium on May 16, 2015. Registration is open now: http://ow.ly/JRUeS

MagLab - Prof. James Brooks Memorial Symposium

This is a one-day event celebrating the life of physicist MagLab Jim Brooks, who passed away in 2014.

via National High Magnetic Field Laboratory3 days ago | 3 Mar 2015

Want to make videos about our cutting-edge research, fun educational programs & engaging public events? Apply today: http://ow.ly/JE0w8

MagLab - Videographer

The MagLab is searching for a videographer; position closes Feb. 27, 2015.

via National High Magnetic Field Laboratory | 25 Feb 2015

Want to brush up on your measurement techniques? Come to User Summer School May 18-22. Apply by April 10: http://ow.ly/J8X2O

MagLab - User Summer School

If you are an advanced graduate student, postdoctoral associate or early career investigator looking to gain practical measurement experience, the MagLab User Summer School will help you develop skills you can use in your home laboratory and in user facilities worldwide.

via National High Magnetic Field Laboratory2 weeks ago | 17 Feb 2015

Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics Explained by Its Most Brilliant Teacher by Richard P. Feynman

via nationalmaglab | 26 Jan 2015

Science from Trash: MANY projects, first done by kids in India

via nationalmaglab | 21 Jan 2015

Turning Complex Science into Jewelry - Tallahassee Magazine - January-February 2015. Experience the intrinsic beauty of the superconducting wires

via nationalmaglab2 months ago | 13 Jan 2015

Demonstrates the relationship of the integrated multidisciplinary fuel research and development at the Future Fuels Institute. The characterization efforts will be mainly from Florida State University and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. The Institute may subcontract with experts at other universities or research institutions to complement our current skills.

via nationalmaglab2 months ago | 13 Jan 2015

Oil Spill Characterization by Ultrahigh Resolution ICR Mass Spectrometry. We apply ultrahigh resolution Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FT-ICR) mass spectrometry to identify compositional changes at the molecular level between native and weathered crude oil samples and reveal enrichment in polar compounds inaccessible by GC-based characterization.

via nationalmaglab2 months ago | 13 Jan 2015

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