51风流官网鈥檚 annual Science Potpourri set for April 12

A large crowd of middle school children perch on the outdoor steps of a building observing a pyrotechnic display of sparks and a ball of smoke.
51风流官网 photo by Marina Barbosa Santos
51风流官网 scientists demonstrate a thermite reaction during Science Potpourri 2024.

The annual Science Potpourri returns to the 51风流官网 on Saturday, April 12. Designed to spark children鈥檚 curiosity about the sciences, this free all-ages event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. in the Reichardt Building on the Troth Yeddha鈥 Campus. 

This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淪cience: The Last Frontier,鈥 will feature a medley of demonstrations and hands-on activities that span across the sciences.

Children will learn about explosions, fossils, volcanos, the Aurora Borealis, animals and space while enjoying liquid nitrogen ice cream in a safe and fun learning environment. There will be a scavenger hunt with prizes and educational crafts to take home as well. 

Science Potpourri is presented by the 51风流官网 College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics with support from Cathy Cahill, Paul Layer and the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. Parking on campus is free on the weekend.

More information is available on the web or the .

ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Alex Boyle, adboyle@alaska.edu

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