Explore the Universe: From Tiny Atoms to Giant Galaxies and Everything in Between (Beirut & Byblos Campus)
Physics Summer Camp
The physics summer camp offers an opportunity to explore fascinating topics, including electromagnetism, Einstein’s theory of relativity and quantum physics. Additionally, the camp delves into various energy resources and technologies, such as fossil fuels, nuclear power, hydropower, geothermal energy, wind power and solar energy. The camp comprises interactive lectures, experiments and documentaries, allowing for an engaging and immersive learning experience. Join us this summer to embark on an enriching learning journey and discover how you can make a difference in creating a sustainable future.
A competition will take place at the end of the camp. The winners will receive memorable LAU scholarships if they enroll in the BS in Applied Physics.
1st place: 20% scholarship
2nd place: 15% scholarship
3rd place: 10% scholarship
Beirut
Monday, July 6, 2026
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Date |
Program |
Person(s) Involved |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:30 | Registration & Breakfast | Ms. Tala Fadlallah | Safadi Area; Cafeteria |
| 9:30- 9:45 | SoAS Welcome to LAU | Dr. Walid Malaeb | AKSOB 903 |
| 10:00-12:30 | Journey from Classical Mechanics to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity | Dr. Walid Malaeb | AKSOB 903 |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Lunch with the Physics Program Faculty | Physics Faculty | Cafeteria |
| 1:30-3:00 | Roller Coaster or Motion on a Frictionless Surface | Ms. Tala Fadlallah | Orme Gray 207 |
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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Date |
Program |
Person(s) Involved |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Ms. Tala Fadlallah | Cafeteria |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Sustainable Energy | Dr. Jimmy Romanos | AKSOB 903 |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Workshop on Residential Energy Audit | Dr. Jimmy Romanos | AKSOB 903 |
| 11:00-11:30 | Campus Tour | Ms. Tala Fadlallah | Beirut Campus |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Lecture with SDEM/Financial Aid Office | Gulbenkian Theater | |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Lunch | Ms. Tala Fadlallah | Roadster Food Truck in the Safadi Area |
| 1:30- 3:00 | Documentary and Discussion- Joseph Von Fraunhofer | Dr. Jimmy Romanos | AKSOB 903 |
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Date |
Program |
Person(s) Involved |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Ms. Tala Fadlallah | Cafeteria |
| 09:00 – 12:00 | Waves, Fields and Tiny Tech: How Electromagnetism and Light Power the Nanotechnology Revolution | Dr. Rana Nicolas | AKSOB 903 |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Lecture with Honor’s Program | Gulbenkian Theater | |
| 12:30 - 1:30 | Lunch | Ms. Tala Fadlallah | Cafeteria |
| 1:30-3:00 | Various Optics Experiments and/or/ e/m Ratio | Ms. Tala Fadlallah | Orme Gray 207 |
Thursday, July 09, 2026
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Date |
Program |
Person(s) Involved |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Ms. Tala Fadlallah | Cafeteria |
| 09:00 - 12:00 | The Quantum Realm | Dr. Walid Malaeb | AKSOB 903 |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Lunch | Ms. Tala Fadlallah | Socrate Food Station in the Safadi Area |
| 01:30 - 3:00 | The Photoelectric Effect and/or Spectral Lines | Ms. Tala Fadlallah | Orme Gray 207 |
Friday, July 10, 2026
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Date |
Program |
Person(s) Involved |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Ms. Tala Fadlallah | Cafeteria |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Physics Program Presentation | Dr. Walid Malaeb | AKSOB 903 |
| 10:30 - 12:30 | Exam and Filling Evaluation Survey | Dr. Walid Malaeb | AKSOB 903 |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Lunch | Ms. Tala Fadlallah | Cafeteria |
| 01:30 - 3:00 | Break | ||
| 3:00-3:30 | Awards Ceremony | Dr. Walid Malaeb | Gulbenkian Theater |
Byblos
Monday, July 6, 2026
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Date |
Program |
Person(s) Involved |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:30 | Registration & Breakfast | Ms. Jinane Tannous | Medical School Building/ Outdoor Area near Library |
| 9:30- 9:45 | Chairperson’s Welcome to LAU | Dr. Nathalie Hayeck | Science Auditoirum 402 |
| 10:00-11:30 | Sustainable Energy | Dr. Jimmy Romanos | Zakhem 502 |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Workshop on Residential Energy Audit | Dr. Jimmy Romanos | Zakhem 502 |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Lunch with the Physics Program Faculty | Physics Faculty | Outdoor Area near Library |
| 1:30-3:00 | Documentary and Discussion- Joseph Von Fraunhofer | Dr. Jimmy Romanos | Zakhem 502 |
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
|
Date |
Program |
Person(s) Involved |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Ms. Jinane Tannous | Outdoor Area near Library |
| 09:00 - 11:30 | Journey from Classical Mechanics to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity | Dr. Walid Malaeb | Zakhem 502 |
| 10:30-11:30 | Campus Tour | Ms. Jinane Tannous | Byblos Campus |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Lecture with SDEM/Financial Aid Office | Frem Auditorium 205 | |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Lunch | Ms. Jinane Tannous | Outdoor Area near Library |
| 1:30- 3:00 | Roller Coaster or Motion on a Frictionless Surface | Ms. Jinane Tannous | Zakhem 604 |
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
|
Date |
Program |
Person(s) Involved |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Ms. Jinane Tannous | Outdoor Area near Library |
| 09:00 - 12:00 | The Quantum Realm | Dr. Walid Malaeb | Zakhem 502 |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Lecture with Honor’s Program | Frem Auditorium 205 | |
| 12:30 - 1:30 | Lunch | Ms. Jinane Tannous | Outdoor Area near Library |
| 1:30-3:00 | The Photoelectric Effect and/or Spectral Lines | Ms. Jinane Tannous | Zakhem 604 |
Thursday, July 09, 2026
|
Date |
Program |
Person(s) Involved |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Ms. Jinane Tannous | Outdoor Area near Library |
| 09:00 - 12:00 | Waves, Fields and Tiny Tech: How Electromagnetism and Light Power the Nanotechnology Revolution | Dr. Rana Nicolas | Zakhem 502 |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Lunch | Ms. Jinane Tannous | Outdoor Area near Library |
| 01:30 - 3:00 | Various Optics Experiments and/or/ e/m Ratio | Ms. Jinane Tannous | Zakhem 604 |
Friday, July 10, 2026
|
Date |
Program |
Person(s) Involved |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Ms. Jinane Tannous | Outdoor Area near Library |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Physics Program Presentation | Dr. Rana Nicolas | Zakhem 502 |
| 10:30 - 12:30 | Exam and Filling Evaluation Survey | Dr. Rana Nicolas | Zakhem 502 |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Lunch | Ms. Jinane Tannous | Outdoor Area near Library |
| 1:30 - 3:00 | Break | ||
| 3:00-3:30 | Awards Ceremony | Dr. Nathalie Hayeck; Dr. Rana Nicolas & Dr. Jimmy Romanos | Science Auditorium 402 |