The Benson Hall was filled with elementary and middle school visitors on Friday and high school students on Saturday for the annual Engineering Discovery Days on April 22 and 23. At this two-day public event, all UW engineering departments shared their work with future engineers, their families and the community through hands-on fun and learning. 

ChemE Exhibits:

Cooler than Ice

Explore physical properties at extremely low temperatures. Come see what happens to common objects at subzero temperatures.

Enginearrings

Learn how electrochemistry creates thin titanium dioxide films on titanium, why the transparent films look colorful, and walk away with a unique pair of titanium earrings.

Making Molecules from Bugs

Genetic engineering lets us manipulate DNA in harmless microorganisms to safely produce renewable materials. Learn how to do your own DNA experiment at home!

The Power of Polymers

Sodium polyacrylate is a super-absorbing polymer that can hold over 300 times its own weight in water. We will be showcasing this commonlyused polymer’s capabilities.

Walk on Water

Come “walk on water” and explore the mysteries of non-Newtonian fluid behavior.

 

See the entire program at the College of Engineering website.