Boston University’s iconic Pumpkin Drop turns rotting pumpkins into tools for science. Hosted by the Physics Department, the event features pumpkins thrown from the Metcalf Science Center roof, offering lessons in physics concepts like gravity and energy transitions. Community members can donate their pumpkins for this annual fall tradition blending education, fun, and seasonal charm.Gravity, gourds, and glorious explosions: Boston University’s pumpkin drop tradition defies limits!
Boston University’s iconic Pumpkin Drop turns rotting pumpkins into tools for science. Hosted by the Physics Department, the event features pumpkins thrown from the Metcalf Science Center roof, offering lessons in physics concepts like gravity and energy transitions. Community members can donate their pumpkins for this annual fall tradition blending education, fun, and seasonal charm.