Jelly Synthesis

Lab materials under a fumehood

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Have you heard of a hydrogel? It’s a special material that scientists and engineers are using to revolutionise medicine! Create your own gel with a biomedical engineering researcher.

Welding Beams

Welding

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Did you know the world’s tallest buildings, strongest bridges, and even spacecrafts rely on welders? In this session, we will explore the fundamentals of welding as we construct sturdy cardboard beams and put their strength to the test!

Build an Eclipse Projector

Eclipse

Saturday, April 6, 2024

A solar eclipse is right around the corner! In this session, we will design and build an eclipse projector—a device that you can use to safely watch the shadow of the eclipse.

Pets, Ponds, and People

Cat at the vet

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Did you know that the health of people, animals, and the environment are all connected? Discover the impact of the environment on the health of us and our furry friends.

Run Your Code in Space!

Saturday, March 16, 2024

We’re participating in the European Space Agency’s Astro Pi Challenge! In this session, we will code a program that will run on the ISS!

Ooh-La-Lung!

Lungs and a stethoscope

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Crackles, gurgles, and rhonchi, oh my! Explore what happens in our lungs and airways when we breathe—and how things change when we get sick!

Forensic Mystery

A magnifying glass is held over fingerprints

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Something has gone missing from a science lab! What happened is a mystery… but in this session, we will use forensic science to crack the case.

Cardiovascular Changes in Space

Astronaut

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Did you know that arteries age faster in space than on Earth? In this session, we will explore how spaceflight affects the human body!

Sensational Structures

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Want to know an engineering secret? In this session, we will discover how to build super sturdy structures without any glue!

Colour-Changing Lemonade!

pink lemonade with ice and lemon wedges

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Roses are red, violets are blue, this session is like a sweet dream come true! Discover the science behind making colour-changing lemonade (and a mug cake, too!) with a food scientist.