Scripps "CELLebrate" Science! Saturday, February 6th, 2010 10:00AM - 3:00PM at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens
The interactive science activities, conducted by Scripps scientists at the Cellebration, range from the colorful to the loud, including glowing zebra fish, flaming gummy bears, a robot that hand delivers candy and even an experiment where aspirin changes into wintergreen oil.
In addition to these interactive booths, visitors to The Gardens Mall exhibit will be able to discover all there is to know about DNA on a short DNA Discovery Walk, which will feature informative displays along the path to the various booths. The exhibit will also have displays on the important scientific research conducted at Scripps Florida.
During the exhibit, visitors will have a chance to compete for prizes by completing the Scripps Florida science quiz – with answers they can gather from each of the activity booths.
The interactive booths for the event will be:- “Express Yourself”: Ever wondered how DNA and your genes determine how you look and feel? Scripps scientists demonstrate the genetics of taste to see who can taste bitter, sweet, and savory… it’s all in the genes!
- “Go F.I.S.H.”: How does science see the invisible? Scientists can highlight parts of chromosomes by chemically inserting molecules that glow. Discover the “genetic recipe” for making bright fluorescent red, green, and orange zebra fish.
- “A-MAZE-ing Proteins”: Proteins build, regulate and maintain your body… plus they have interesting curling, twisting shapes! Walk through the protein maze, and talk with Scripps scientists who use this advanced technology.
- “ScrippsBot”: What happens when you combine a Wii with a Scripps robot? Scripps scientists lead fun robotics activities that illustrate the use of technology in the research lab.
- “Synthesize”: Atoms, molecules and chemicals, oh my! Scripps Florida chemists will change aspirin into wintergreen, demonstrate eye-popping color-change reactions, and do truly “cool” things with liquid nitrogen.
- “Energize”: Chemistry really pops when Scripps Florida chemists explore alternative fuels. Try your hand at working in an actual laboratory glove box, then see (and hear) what happens when hydrogen and oxygen meet a catalyst.
Come out and enjoy the CELLebration!
