Budding scientists of all ages are invited to walk on water, witness lightning indoors and eat food prepared at minus 200 degrees Celsius at The University of Queensland later this month.
The popular UQ Demo Troupe from the School of Mathematics and Physics will perform special shows and workshops on Saturday, May 28 to raise money for Camp Quality.
The family-friendly event will allow participants to explore the weird and wacky wonders of science while supporting the charity, who have been helping families and children cope with cancer since 1983.
“The UQ Demo Troupe is pleased to provide an opportunity for kids and families to come together to enjoy a day packed with highly entertaining and educational science activities,”
UQ Science Communicator Dr Andrew Stephenson said.
“It’s also a great time for budding scientists to get a first-hand flavour of science within a university setting, and experience the wide range of interactive activities that we have designed for this event.”
Activities include watching fire tornadoes, lying on a bed of nails, and much more.
Time: 12pm - 4pm Venue: Parnell Building (building 7), St Lucia campus Entry: $5 per person or $12 per family (with children under four free). All proceeds go to Camp Quality.
For more information, visit http://smp.uq.edu.au/camp-quality
Media: Dr Andrew Stephenson (07 3346 7964, a.stephenson@uq.edu.au) or
Aarti Kapoor from the School of Mathematics and Physics (07 3346 9935, a.kapoor@uq.edu.au)
About UQ Demo Troupe
The UQ Demo Troupe frequently visits schools to perform science demonstrations and workshops, as well as regularly presents lectures for various undergraduate subjects at UQ.
The troupe is currently led by Dr Andrew Stephenson of UQ’s School of Mathematics and Physics and involves both undergraduate and postgraduate students from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for promoting science to the wider community.
