Upcoming Events:
Science Rendezvous - Saturday May 10, 2025, 10 AM
UBC is proud to host Science Rendezvous, a free family festival that takes science out of the lab and on to the street. Join us on Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a day of hands-on, family friendly science activities! Festival-goers of all ages will get a chance to meet world-class researchers and innovators, participate in hands-on experiments, and see amazing scientific demonstrations on UBC's Vancouver campus.
Hands-on chemistry activities:
Chemistry Building, 2036 Main Mall, Rooms D211 and D213
A space for kids to grab chemistry by the hand in a safe environment where they’ll learn while doing simple yet fascinating chemistry experiments. See and play with non-newtonian fluids, make your own slime, take home a lava lamp!
Chemistry demonstrations:
Watch chemists bring the stage to life with quantum dots and liquid fireworks. Learn about cool materials, their unexpected properties, and where you find them in your everyday life. Experience the energy of different types of fuels on stage. Did you know that gummy bears can growl when they oxidize?
Tickets are required for Fun with Colours and Fun with Fuels. These demonstrations are free but you must register separately for each show on Eventbrite so we can prevent overcrowding.
Liquid nitrogen ice cream shows:
Chemistry Building, 2036 Main Mall, Room D200
A people pleaser and long-time favourite in the Chemistry Department! See liquid nitrogen flash freeze a delicious mixture of ingredients to make ice cream in seconds. It’s the best type of edible chemistry!
Past Events:
Spring Chemistry Alumni Reunion - Saturday April 5, 2025, 3PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spring Alumni Reunion! We were pleased to welcome alumni back to campus along with current members of the Chemistry department to hear engaging presentations from Drs. Garcia-Garibay, Cooke, and Algar.
Details for our next reunion will be announced at a later date. Provide your contact information to keep up-to-date with UBC Alumni here.
Kids Take Over UBC - Sunday February 16, 2025, 10AM - 4PM
Kids Take Over UBC is back! Put your lab googles and lab coats on and join the Chemistry Department for our exciting (and tasty!) events.
Schedule:
- Hands-on activities: D211, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Includes slime making, lava lamps, non-Newtonian fluids
- Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream: D200, session at 11:00 am, 11:45 am, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:00 pm
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Join the Department of Chemistry as we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
The UBC Department of Chemistry is excited to invite girls and female identifying undergraduate individuals to join our international day of girls and women in science celebrations!
Schedule
- Experimental Demonstrations
- Panel Discussion - Featuring Distinguished Women in Chemistry
- Dr. Andrea Terpstra, Lecturer at UBC Chemistry
- Dr. Macarena Cataldo, CEO & Co-Founder of Viridis Research
- Dr. Kayli Johnson, Associate Professor of Teaching at UBC Chemistry
- Dr. Taniya Adak, Scientist at Cytiva
- Dr. Eva Nichols, Assistant Professor at UBC Chemistry
- UBC Chemistry Research Lab Tours
Light refreshments will be provided.
Questions? Email Communications@chem.ubc.ca