Chemistry hits the mall

It’s not every day that you can learn about the mysterious and magical world of chemistry while on a shopping trip; in fact, it’s only once a year. On Saturday, October 22, the 14th annual Chemistry in the Mall event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in centre court at Market Mall. About 120 U of C chemistry undergrad and graduate students will show off their skills and engage the audience with demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Chemistry professor Dr. Majda Djordjevic has organized the event since 1997. She says the show has become a tradition in the department and in the community.

Eighteen free displays, competitions and prizes will be presented to the public. The event is taking place during National Chemistry Week, and it’s being held in conjunction with the Calgary School Board and the Calgary Science Network. The winning entries of The Wonderful World of Chemistry Poster Contest, a competition between Calgary students from kindergarten to Grade 9, will also be on display. Djordjevic says it ’s going to be a “chemtastic show!”