Chemistry is all around you. You may not realize it, but nearly everything you touch throughout your day, from plants and trees to plastic kitchenware and dishes, from your pair of sneakers to prescription drugs involves some kind of chemistry. Programs are available to help students of all ages see the wonder of chemistry that is all around them.
University of Illinois Extension provides many opportunities for the people of Cook County to explore chemistry and how it touches their lives. Topics covered may include:
chemistry of color
water quality
forensics
materials science
chemistry careers
These enjoyable, hands-on, learning activities and informational seminars can be held in either formal or informal settings.
