Extracting and Visualizing DNA:
Do you think that you can see DNA with your naked eye? If you said no, you would normally be correct. However, with this activity you actually CAN see DNA without a powerful microscope. Together, we will walk through and perform an easy and fun experiment to break open the cells of a strawberry to release the DNA inside! (Sponsored by Science Initiative Roadshow)

Exploring Electricity:
Participants will explore the basics of electricity using balloons, Van de Graaff generators, flashlights, and more! This activity will culminate with participants using their electrical knowledge to light an LED lightbulb with basic household objects such as pennies and washers! (Sponsored by Science Kitchen and NASA)

Learning the Scanning Electron Microscope:
Participants will get to visit the UW Jenkins Microscopy Facility and learn how a Scanning Electron Microscope works and discover what becomes visible on a sample you help set up. (Sponsored by INBRE and Jenkins Microscopy Center)

Experience the New X-ray Diffractometer:
Receive a walk through demonstration of a brand new instrument that determines the three-dimensional structure of molecules by examining how X-rays interact with crystals of those compounds. (Sponsored by Chemistry Department)

Tour the Science Initiative Building:
Hear about the many features of the building including the CASI Showcase, Center for Integrative Biological Research, Science Initiative Program facilities, and Greenhouse spaces located on the roof of the building. Tours will take place at the top of each hour. (Sponsored by Science Initiative)

Moving your Body and Opening your Heart to Learn Science:
The brain works best when we learn through every sense, when we can see, hear, smell and feel the science. We learn best when we move! Exercise promotes neurogenesis. Emotion triggers cognition. If our heart is engaged, so is our brain. In this session, you will have the opportunity to see how we use the new state-of-the-art active learning classroom in the Science Initiative Building through active learning. You will get a chance to share your story about a time that you learned deeply, learn from one another and embed our stories in the science of cognition. (Sponsored by the Science Initiative Learning Actively Mentoring Program)