The Negev Physics Fete is a biannual opportunity for students and faculty to interact outside of the classroom or lab and listen to some great physics lectures along the way. The event will be held at the Sde Boker field school, in the heart of the Negev desert and will include educational, social, and sport events. Accomodation, meals and transportation from Beer Sheva are free of charge.
The Fete is organized by the Physics Department of Ben Gurion University of the Negev.
Schedule
*Please note: the final schedule will be available on the week of the event, possible changes may be made.
12 March 2025 Wednesday
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 9:30 | Buses depart from Be’er Sheva |
| 10:30 | Arrival at Sde Boker |
| 11:00-12:00 | Session 1 |
| 12:00-12:30 | Coffee Break |
| 12:30-13:30 | Session 2 |
| 13:30-15:00 | Lunch |
| 15:00-16:00 | Session 3 |
| 16:00 | Afternoon activities |
| 19:00 | Dinner followed by evening/night activities |
13 March 2025 Thursday
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 8:00-9:30 | Breakfast |
| 09:30-10:30 | Session 4 |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00-12:00 | Session 5 |
| 12:00-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-15:00 | Session 6 and farewell |
| 16:00 | Buses depart to Be’er Sheva |
Physics Sessions Program
Each lecture will be up to 15 minutes long.
*Please note: the final schedule will be available on the week of the event, possible changes may be made.
Session 1
| Speaker | Title |
|---|---|
| Rector and Dean | Welcoming messages |
| Department Chair | Welcoming messages |
| Oleg Krishevsky | TBA |
| Ramy Brustein | TBA |
Session 2
| Speaker | Title |
|---|---|
| Ron Folman | TBA |
| Eran Maniv | TBA |
| Muntasser Naamneh | TBA |
| Mario Feingold | TBA |
Session 3
| Speaker | Title |
|---|---|
| Yigal Meir | TBA |
| Yishay Manassen | TBA |
| Eran Palti | TBA |
| Adi Zitrin | TBA |
Session 4
| Speaker | Title |
|---|---|
| Doron Cohen | TBA |
| Moshe Schechter | TBA |
| Michael Gedalin | TBA |
| Eytan Grosfeld | TBA |
Session 5
| Speaker | Title |
|---|---|
| Dganit Meidan | TBA |
| Yevgeny Bar Lev | TBA |
| Uri Keshet | TBA |
| Zvi Citron | TBA |
Session 6
| Speaker | Title |
|---|---|
| Michael Lublinsky | TBA |
| Eugene Frumker | TBA |
| Shira Chapman | TBA |
| Yevgeny Kats | TBA |
Map
The event will happen in Midreshet ben Gurion, at sde Boker. Lecture sessions will be in the George Evens Family Auditorium (building #19). Afternoon and evening events will happen at Zin Elementary School (sports events) and the Field School House and Hostel (accomodations, evening poike, music circle and stargazing).
Transportation –
A University bus will leave from the North Train Station at 9:30 AM on Wednesday and will arrive at Sde Boker at around 10:30 AM.
On Thursday, a University bus will leave from Auditorium Evans at 16:00 and is expected to arrive at the North Train Station at 17:00 depending on traffic.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early if you want to join the University bus.
You are also welcome to arrive on your own. There is a campus Parking lot and two public transportation options bus #60 and #64 by Metropoline.
Registration
Student registration will open soon.
Abstract submission
Would you like to give a lecture about your current project?
Please send an email to Dr. Eran Palti at palti@bgu.ac.il with the title Physics Fete 25.
Make sure your email includes:
Your full name, the field of your research, the title of your lecture, and your abstract.
Note we have limited spaces for new lecturers.
Best of luck!