Yesterday, the Biology Chemistry Club participated in the annual Science Alive community outreach event at the Main Branch of the St. Joseph County Public Library. IU students and faculty showcased student-made artwork of bacterial cultures in petri dishes (pictured on the left); let children peer through microscopes at plant, animal, and fossil samples; and offered a hands-on slime/putty-making opportunity using borax and glue. The right picture shows Dr. Ann Grens (Biology) in the back helping a student with a microscope while the foreground shows Dr. Kasey Clear (Chemistry), Rachel Hall (Biochemistry major), and Ellie Gore (Biology major) helping kids make colorful slime. One kid under 10 years old exclaimed "This is the best day of my life!" several times while making slime as she was thoroughly impressed by all of the wonderful activities provided by the many organizations cooperating to make Science Alive a success in the community once again. Thanks to the many student volunteers who gave up time studying for classes for this rewarding, but taxing, effort at inspiring local kids to think and wonder.
