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Nitrogen ice cream a succeess, HEAG participates in 350 Day, upcoming Family Weekend events
by Ben Trachtman '12Science & Technology Editor
October 30, 2009
National Chemistry Week: Nitrogen Ice Cream
The Hamilton College Chemical Society and Student Assembly co-sponsored a chemistry exhibition in the Science Center Atrium last Thursday to celebrate National Chemistry Week. The demonstration involved using liquid nitrogen to make ice cream. It's a relatively simple process, but one that never ceases to amaze! The ice cream is made up in the traditional fashion, but instead of being put in a container packed in ice and salt, the liquid nitrogen is poured directly in. This method produces thick, billowing clouds of fog—and some good dessert.
HEAG Makes 350 Paper Cranes to Honor 350 Day
Last Thursday was "350 Day," an event that stresses the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across the world. It is so named because some scientists believe 350 parts per million is the maximum acceptable amount of carbon dioxide in the air, but the current concentration is approximately 387 parts per million. To celebrate 350 Day, the Hamilton Environmental Action Group made 350 paper cranes out of recycled paper and displayed them throughout the Root Glen. A picture of the decorations was sent to 350.org, the headquarters of the 350 movement.
Upcoming Science-Related Family Weekend Events
On Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. there will be a Cyber Security Awareness Month demonstration in the Couper Classroom in Burke Library. Informational posters about cyber security made by the ITS Lab Consultants will be presented. There will also be a raffle for a gift basket.
The Science Research Poster Sessions this year will be on Saturday and Sunday Oct. 31-Nov. 1 in the Science Center Atrium. From 2:30-5:30 p.m., posters created by students who participated in summer research will be on display.
Additionally, students will be on hand to discuss their research.
Family Weekend Arboretum Tours will be held at 1 and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.