Here Comes the Boom

Here Comes the Boom

Claire Geneser, (red shirt,) a lecturer in MSU's Department of Physics and Astronomy, showcases the effects of pressure from liquid nitrogen on ping-pong balls during an explosive demonstration at Saturday's [Feb 21] "Science Night at the Museums." The annual event, organized by the MSU Museums and Galleries Committee, took place at MSU's Hilbun Hall and Cobb Institute of Archeology and offered participants of all ages the opportunity to enjoy hands-on scientific activities related to entomology, astronomy,
Photo by Grace Cockrell

February 25, 2026

Mississippi State Department of Physics and Astronomy Lecturer Claire Geneser, red shirt, showcases the effects of pressure from liquid nitrogen on Ping-Pong balls during an explosive demonstration outside Hilbun Hall at last weekend's Science Night at the Museums. The annual event, organized by the MSU Museums and Galleries Committee, offered participants of all ages the opportunity to enjoy hands-on scientific activities related to entomology, physics, geology and other fields. Step into the world of scientific discoveries on campus by visiting here.