Green Bay Reporter

On May 6, 2025, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's Manitowoc Campus will hold the "Cool Chemistry" event, aiming to engage children with scientific experiments. The event will occur at the University Theatre with separate sessions for different age groups: one for children aged 3 to 8 at 4:30 p.m. and another for those aged 9 and up at 6:30 p.m.

The event will present various educational experiments, primarily focusing on intriguing demonstrations. For instance, the "Barking Dog" experiment, which involves igniting laughing gas in a glass cylinder to simulate the sound of a dog's bark, will be featured to thrill the attendees. Though the experiments may vary yearly, past highlights have included creations like homemade lava lamps and glow-in-the-dark chemistry. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for children to make slime after the show.

"Cool Chemistry" organizer and Associate Professor Amy Kabrhel explained the event's purpose. "Science is everything from understanding fire to researching a cure to end cancer, and for kids, my mission is to get them excited and encouraged to learn more. I want them to see how much fun science is and ‘Cool Chemistry’ shows them how creative and hands-on a STEM career can be."

Doors will open 45 minutes prior to each show, and attendance will be capped at 350 people per session. The event is free and open to the public, with each show lasting between 45 and 60 minutes. Families are encouraged to attend only one session.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, established in 1965, serves a diverse and broad student body, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, in addition to continuing education learners. With its mission focusing on inclusivity, the university supports a wide array of programs and degrees. More information can be found on their official website.