Homeschool Day @ The Bullock

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 …

Flying Tinsel

It’s a bird... It’s a plane... It's flying tinsel! Use the power of static electricity to make your tinsel dance. Meet Kate Biberdorf! Kate Biberdorf is a chemist who is breaking stereotypes and blowing stuff up—all in a good pair of heels. She became interested in chemistry during high school, and her mother encouraged her …