Visitors will see how cancer is treated with a virus. Mix ingredients to create a glowing solution representing cancer. Then quench the cancer with a virus treatment. Give treatment to therapy to Sparky. Watch the cure spread!
Lasers are an integral part of modern science experiments and require very precise control of the laser. We will show participants the job of a laser scientist in this hands-on activity! Using a laser pointer and a set of mirrors, we will recreate some of the actual laser paths we use in our laser lab in Biodesign C.
Electrons are tiny, charged particles that surround all atoms which make up everything in the universe! In the Beus laboratory, we free electrons from their home in atoms and accelerate them to near the speed of light. In this demo, we show that by accelerating electrons through gas, we can produce colorful plasma inside a glass orb and change the direction of plasma filaments by touching different parts of the glass.
Come and explore the world of polymers with fun activities and science experiments! Learn more about 3D printing and how we can build cool things with light.
In this fun and interactive activity, participants will learn how microbes are modified in the lab for the industrial production of biofuels and biochemicals. We’ll showcase microbes that have been engineered to show off vibrant colors, fluorescence, and to smell pleasant (promise, nice ones!) Participants will have the chance to create their very own "balloon microbe," which can sparkle, rattle, or glow! Along the way, they’ll also get a hands-on introduction to DNA gene expression cassettes an