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Unraveling the Science Behind Sweaters
Feb 10

February 10, 2026

Unraveling the Science Behind Sweaters

Part of the Penn Science Café series, participants in this session will learn more about the science behind sweaters—and knitting in general. Randall Kamien, Vicki and William Abrams Professor in the Natural Sciences, will discuss how this deceptively complex, centuries-old practice is shaped by geometry and the mechanical properties and behavior of materials. Free and open to the Penn community. Register to attend.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

Textures knitted through in a pattern.