ESP Biography

Chemistry is exciting and it happens all around us every day. In this class we will talk about the states of matter, a little about polymers (like plastics), and really anything else that gives us a chance to do cool demos for you all! You may get a chance to make a souvenir to take home, too. You'll just have to come and find out!

How did we come up with the notion of a day, a month, a year? How do we predict seemingly irregular astronomical events in our solar system, such as eclipses? This class will give an introduction to the periodic nature of our solar system that gave rise to the formation of the calendars of various cultures.

Ever wondered about what the stars looked like to ancient people? This course will bring the participants through a short introduction on the major constellations, how to locate them, and the stories behind their creation.

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