Synchrotron Radiation Center plans Feb. 27 open house

Projects ranging from better computer chips to treating Alzheimer’s disease will be showcased during an open house on Sunday, Feb. 27 at the Synchrotron Radiation Center near Stoughton.

Visitors also can treat themselves to ice cream made with the help of liquid nitrogen, a gas that has been cooled to 321 degrees Fahrenheit below zero.

During the 1-4:30 p.m. open house, SRC staff will offer tours of the facilities and explanations of ongoing research ranging from brain cancer and Alzheimer’s to computer chips and the interstellar medium.

Family activities include shorter-length tours, demonstrations, and hands-on learning activities. Refreshments will be served.

SRC, part of the University’s Kegonsa Research Campus, is located at 3731 Schneider Drive in the town of Dunn, north of Stoughton. It is funded by the National Science Foundation and operated by the Graduate School.