Chemistry Department Brings Families Together at Carnival of Chemistry
On November 24th, the Chemistry Department at KU hosted the annual Carnival of Chemistry, a free, family-friendly afternoon of science experiments and demonstrations for children of all ages. This annual tradition, which always takes place the Sunday before Thanksgiving, has brought in thousands of children throughout the years to introduce them to chemistry and related fields such as physics, biology, geology and engineering.
This year’s Carnival offered many activities, with a special focus on this year’s theme: Picture Perfect Chemistry. Attendees enjoyed activities such as elephant toothpaste, science rocks, whoosh, UV bead bracelets, among many others. The department was happy to welcome more than 500 attendees into Gray-Little Hall for the event, which spanned three hours.
“The Carnival is one of our favorite annual traditions in the Chemistry Department. There are many families who attend this event every year, and we hope it sparks interest in chemistry for all who attend. The event is also a great way for KU graduate and undergraduate students to share their love of chemistry,” said Tim Jackson, Chair of the Chemistry Department.
The Carnival of Chemistry was made possible due to support provided from the KU Chemistry Department, KU Chem Club, the ACS Wakarusa Valley Local Section, and Eileen’s Cookies.