Did you know that pollutants move across the globe in complex and even chaotic patterns? Utilizing a large-scale interactive globe, join MIT Professor Glenn Flierl to explore how the jet stream and the weather systems affect these movements in both ocean and the atmosphere.

With climate change increasing wildfire frequency and our wildland-urban interface (WUI) expanding, wildfire fuel management is more important than ever. Learn about the science and reality of wildfires and fuel reduction methods from Georgia Scarr – a young wildland firefighter, environmental non-profit co-founder, and wildfire researcher at the Stanford Bill Lane Center for the American West. This workshop includes hands-on demonstrations modeling wildfire behavior, first-hand accounts of fuel reduction case studies, and a chainsaw maintenance lesson.

Science educators of all levels, bring a portable demo or instrument to share how your students are learning about science phenomena. Tabletop wind turbines, cell-phone-based electrophoresis kit, fossil collections, chaotic pendulums, your best paper airplane design, home titration kit, whatevs. EnergyTeachers.org will bring doppler radar, a handheld oscilloscope, a solar cooker, and more from our lending library for teachers.

Interactive experiments showing States of Matter, Ideal Gas Law, Density, Pressure, Wavelength then the final experiment, making ice cream with liquid nitrogen right before your eyes!

The digital world is full of promise but it also holds risks untold for the every day computer user. Malware, ransomware and surveillance lurk in every corner of the Internet. Data breaches and financial fraud are now an unfortunate daily occurrence. We will explore the risks of the digital realm from apps, to social media, email and then-some. Learn real world tools and techniques to minimize your risks, protect your privacy/identity and shield your financial health – all while getting the most out of your digital tools. We will explore the risks to you as a computer user from your desktop to the ever-expanding world of smart phones, tablets, and the world of cloud computing. The digital realm can be a dangerous place; this presentation will give you the practical knowledge to protect yourself.

The CUA will present several hands-on demonstrations for kids and families. The event will kick off with an introduction by MIT Professor Martin Zwierlein on the nature of cold. Kids can then explore a tornado machine, a demonstration of an ion trap, a station to make your own holograms, and a liquid nitrogen demo by CUA researchers.

The circus is known for awe-inspiring, physics-defying acts that leave viewers with a sense of wonder. From thrilling knife juggling to soaring trapeze artists, the circus provides entertainment that balances reality with fantasy and leaves all in fascination.

But, what if I told you that most of these thrilling endeavors can be explained by science?

With Le Sally Discovery School’s interactive exhibit, come explore the science behind some circus favorites: plate spinning, tightrope walking, and illusion acts. At the end we will have you questioning the reliability of your own perception and possibility of real life levitation.

Visit our booth to explore different ways of translating life sciences into pictures. Learn why drawing is important and try your hand! Suitable for all ages.

Explore the science of lasers with demonstrations, hands-on activities, and more! Learn about optics and the endless possibilities of laser technology.

Interactive, hands-on activities which make learning the laws of physics fun and accessible. Our demonstrations explore physics phenomena using everyday household materials and scientific equipment. We invite you to explore the fundamental properties of physics, and engage in conversations with Clark University Physics students and faculty.

We will showcase different 3D printed projects such as a perpetual motion machine, sculptures, robot arms, etc.

Get to know your BUtiful brain with our hands-on activities, including games and optical illusions that will blow your mind. Explore brain structure and function with our anatomical models. Engage in exciting dialogue with neuroscience graduate students by asking us your favorite questions about the brain!

Students will have the opportunity to explore syGlass, a software platform for the visualization of real massive scientific datasets. A virtual reality narration recorded by a real scientist will take them through a lesson on different topics of their choice including neuroscience, anatomy, and environmental science.

EnchanTech – Where Magical phenomena are explained through scientific principles. We are a bridge between magical and scientific realms.

By applying scientific principles and technologies, we can decrypt the seemingly magical aspects of these concepts and understand how they can be achieved through scientific means. While they may not possess the same enchanting quality as magic, they demonstrate the ingenuity and creativity of using scientific knowledge to create magical experiences for kids.

Some products to check on our table:

– EnchanTech Potion: While magic ink may seem fantastical, there are scientific principles that can explain its seemingly magical properties. See and do it yourself to understand how ink can be “magically” revealed by using different PH value chemicals.

– EnchanTech street Lights (Hand wind): A magical light powered by hand winding can be understood through the principles of energy conversion. By incorporating a dynamo mechanism, which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, the rotational motion generated by winding the wheel can produce electricity. This electrical energy is then used to power the light-emitting diodes of street lights, providing the illusion of magic by turning the winding motion into a source of light.

– Light-up Cards & Light-up Wands: These utilize simple electronic circuits to create the illusion of magic. These circuits consist of a power source (such as a battery), conductive tapes/wires, and LEDs (light-emitting diodes). When the card is opened or pressure is applied to a certain area, the circuit completes, allowing electricity to flow and lighting up the LEDs. By strategically placing these components and designing creative card designs, the cards can appear magical when they illuminate upon activation.

– EnchanTech Coloring Robot: This is achieved through a combination of small motor & colors creating the illusion of a magically coloring robot.

Kids get to see, pet, hold, and learn about a selection of our amazing arthropods that we bring to our educational enrichment events!

Do you think all living things have the same or different amounts of DNA? At our booth, you will perform an experiment with supplies from your kitchen to answer this question! You’ll also learn a few fun facts about DNA and the scientists who have advanced our knowledge of our genetic makeup.