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Exploring Squishy Science: Goo, Goop, and Gak at NC Science Festival

Dive into the world of squishy materials with Goo, Goop, and Gak! Join us for an interactive evening of hands-on science at Duke University, featuring demos on polymers, polymer origami, and the fascinating properties of soft matter. Experience the wonders of snot with a special lecture by Dr. Richard Superfine. This family-friendly event was part of the NC Science Festival, bringing STEM education to life through fun activities and tours of cutting-edge facilities. Assessment data showed that attendees found the event engaging and increased their awareness of STEM in daily life.

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Exploring Squishy Science: Goo, Goop, and Gak at NC Science Festival

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  1. Goo, Goop, and Gak: Public Outreach with the North Carolina Science Festival “Goo, Goop, and Gak: The Science of Squishy Materials” - Gooey, goopy materials and a lecture about the wonders of snot were the stars of a family-friendly, hands-on evening of science on the Duke University campus (Apr. 17th, 2012), sponsored by Triangle MRSEC. This event was part of the NC Science Festival, a state-wide multi-day celebration showcasing science and technology in NC. Faculty and students shared hand-on, interactive demos with “oobleck” cornstarch polymers, polymer origami that folds itself magically, and other “soft matter” with unusual properties. The evening also featured tours of facilities including the DiVE virtual reality simulator, and a guest lecture, “The Science of Snot,” by Dr. Richard Superfine UNC-Chapel Hill Post-event assessment data confirmed that respondents thought the event “made STEM learning fun” and made them more aware of STEM in their daily lives.

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