Science is for everyone! Citizen science projects give people from all walks of life the opportunity to participate in scientific research. According to CitizenScience.org, “Citizen Science Day is an annual event to celebrate and promote all things citizen science: amazing discoveries, incredible volunteers, hardworking practitioners, inspiring projects, and anything else citizen science-related!” Celebrate Citizen ScienceContinue reading “Citizen Science Day 2019”
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Celebrating the International Year of the Periodic Table
Colored bismuth crystals, bright copper, silicon circuits, and more shine in our new exhibit celebrating 2019: The International Year of the Periodic Table! One hundred and fifty years ago, Dmitri Mendeleev published a draft of the first Periodic Table. Mendeleev also wrote “Knowing how contented, free and joyful is life in the realms of science,Continue reading “Celebrating the International Year of the Periodic Table”
Scientists Celebrate Earth Day at the Sciences Library!
Join us at the Sciences Library on Friday, April 26th from 2-5 pm as we celebrate Earth Day! Explore climate science through hands-on experiments with Dr. Stone’s chemistry research group, the Iowa City Science Booster Club, and Earth & Environmental scientists! Did you ever wonder… Activities for all ages. This is a free event. Bring yourContinue reading “Scientists Celebrate Earth Day at the Sciences Library!”