Indiana Universities Annual
Chemistry and Physics Open House
So you'll have to forgive me this post is slightly dated. Halloween is a busy time for us at Horror Camp, and we sometimes can't get everything we want out before the holiday begins. That being said, 2 weeks ago we had the privilege to take a road trip down to IU Bloomington campuses to catch the annual Chemistry and Physics open house on Oct. 26. The open house takes place every year and gives these Mad Scientists in the making an attempt at burning down their campus. The Open House includes individualized demos such as the Haunted Lab and a series of electrochemical experiments for the children to participate in amongst other demonstrations. The open house wrapped up with a live laboratory show where the scientists proceeded to make bright flashing lights and ear-deafening explosions to the delight of many audience members.
What creature come forth, whence these madmen hath summoned?
Some of the more memorable demonstrations in the show included; lighting ethereal glowing Jack'o lanterns that burned unearthly blues and greens, detonating large hydrogen balloons, and setting off high intensity magnesium flares that burned with immeasurable luminosity as seen above. It was alot of fun seeing the special effects that I recognize from some of my favorite horror films being performed in front of my eyes. It was even more informative to hear how they were created, although I'm unsure as to how I'm going to get ahold of all the Magnesium that Horror Camp would need. The show was a rousing success and was hosted by a group of students whose passion for their work translated into their presentation. If you are in the Bloomington area next year around Halloween be sure to look up IU's Chemistry and Physics open house and take your little ones with you. You won't be disappointed.
Tags: Horror Camp on the Road, Mad Scientists, IU Bloomington, Chemistry, Horror Camp
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