Polymer Magic Show for K-12 students

“Polymer Magic Show” features minds-on and hands-on activities related to polymeric materials at local elementary and middle schools. Planned experiments include Borax-glue: Slime and Bouncy Balls (polymer crosslinking affect the property of material), Jelly Beads - Alginate Crosslinking (the formation of hydrogel through cross-linking), Superabsorbent Polymer Gel (polymer that can absorb and retain extremely large amounts of water relative to its own mass), Tyndall Effects of Nanomaterials (light scattering of nanomaterials). We will explain the underlying science behand these “magic” phenomena to the young minds, aiming to spark curiosity and excitement for science and potentially ignite a passion for a future career in the STEM field. 

The "Polymer Magic Show" is hosted annually. Please contact Dr. Zhang if you are interested in bring it to your school.