Chemistry takes centre stage

by OnCampus staff

The University of Calgary’s Department of Chemistry will kick off National Chemistry Week by presenting its traditional 12th annual Chemistry Show.

On Oct. 18, more that 100 enthusiastic volunteers from the U of C, the Chemical Institute of Canada – local section, the Association of Professional Engineers Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA), the Calgary Science

etwork and the Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta will head out of their laboratories to dazzle audiences with a number of eye-catching displays, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

The free show runs from 10 am to 6 pm in the Calgary Market Mall (Safeway Court) at 3625 Shaganappi Trail, NW. The selection of topics is intended present the chemical science as part of everyday life.

This year a variety of activities will be presented, featuring everything from household chemicals to computer-aided drug design, glassblowing and freezing liquid nitrogen demonstrations.