Saturday, February 21, 2026
Are you ready to dive into the sweet science behind dried and freeze-dried fruit? Join us to engineer your own strawberry shortcake-inspired popsicle with food scientist, Karen! Explore the chemistry of these tasty treats including the process of sublimation, preservation techniques, dehydration versus drying, and more!
Time
Ages 7-12: 8 am PT • 9 am MT • 10 am CT • 11 am ET • 12 pm AT
Ages 13-17: 10 am PT • 11 am MT • 12 pm CT • 1 pm ET • 2 pm AT
Materials and Preparation
Materials will be posted approximately 2 weeks before the session. Please check back later!
Meet the Expert
Karen Cardona
Karen is a food scientist, educator, and consultant. She has worked with some of the largest food brands to develop new products and has become an expert in food and beverage innovation.
This programming was developed by Sydney Brooks and Mikaela Moore.
