Soapy Membranes

Squeaky clean! Explore how membranes keep things in and out of our cells and how soap ‘pops’ the membranes of viruses. Meet Bre MacKenzie! Job Title: Principal Scientist, Lung Therapeutics, Inc I am a research scientist that designs and performs laboratory experiments using human cells and tissues as well as animal models of human diseases, …

DIY Electroscope

Opposites attract! Discover how electron transfer causes positive and negative charges while creating an electroscope from straws and tape.

Wind Energy

Harness the power of the wind! Learn how to generate renewable energy by creating your own wind turbine prototype. Meet Lyndsey McMillon-Brown! Job Title: Research Electrical Engineer at Glenn Research Center Dr. Lyndsey McMillon-Brown is a research electrical engineer, holding her Ph.D. and master’s in chemical engineering from Yale and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical …

Density Columns

Why do objects sink or float? Explore the density of household items in this layered experiment. It’s sure to “stack up” your knowledge! Meet Neha Kharche! Job Title: Senior Research Chemist @ Function of Beauty Neha Kharche is a Senior Research Chemist at Function of Beauty. She has over seven years of experience in the …