Soccer fans will gain some half-time talking points from this presentation, when sports physics expert John Goff explains how every World Cup introduces a new ball, and with each redesign comes subtle differences in surface texture and construction that can noticeably affect how the ball moves through the air.
Goff is an expert on soccer ball aerodynamics. He will explain why soccer balls do not always behave the way our intuition expects, why some World Cup balls have generated controversy, and how careful experiments help connect ball design to what players experience on the field.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
This program is FREE for Museum Members and included with the cost of General Admission.
About the Speaker:
Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics at University of Puget Sound John Eric Goff is a leading expert in sports physics and engineering with particular emphasis on the aerodynamics of soccer balls.
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