TO spark the interest of learning science among the younger generation, Tech Dome Penang is organising the ‘Magic of Science’ roadshows in shopping malls.
Tech Dome Penang chief executive officer Dr Khong Yoon Loong said the roadshows were aimed at helping students to grow their interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
“We are collaborating with three shopping malls – Gurney Paragon Mall, Gurney Plaza and Queensbay Mall – to bring these exciting roadshows to the malls.
“We want to engage the mall visitors and expose them to science activities.
“It is important for us to grow their interest (especially the young) with regards to science. We need to encourage and build their talent from young,” Dr Khong told a press conference at Tech Dome Penang today.
He said there would be three roadshows in total, each to be held at the respective shopping malls – Gurney Paragon Mall (Aug 11 and 12), Gurney Plaza (Aug 25 and 26) and Queensbay Mall (Sept 29 and 30).
There will be science show, workshops and booth activities at the roadshows. All three roadshows will be held from noon to 7pm.
Local magician Samuel Chong will also be entertaining the visitors at the roadshows.
Visit Tech Dome Penang Facebook page or call 04-262 6663 for more details.
Below are the scheduled programmes for the three roadshows:
Gurney Paragon Mall
Date : Aug 11 & 12
Science Shows : Bernoulli Blower, Hot Air Balloon and Dry Ice Bubbles
Workshops : Playdough, Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream, Conductive Paint, Magical Aircraft and
3D Creators
Booth Activities : Arduino Music Box, Fingerprint Lifting and Blue Bottle Chemistry
Gurney Plaza
Date : Aug 25 & 26
Science Shows : Nitro Cloud Maker, Hot Air Balloon and Dry Ice Bubbles
Workshops : Slime, Sun Dial, Conductive Paint, Magical Aircraft and 3D Creators.
Booth Activities : Ink Chromatography, Fingerprint Lifting, Blue Bottle Chemistry
Queensbay Mall
Date : Sept 29 & 30
Science Shows : Elephant Toothpaste, Hot Air Balloon and Dry Ice Bubbles
Workshops : Bath Bomb, Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream , Conductive Paint, Magical Aircraft and
3D Creators
Booth Activities : Invisible Ink, Fingerprint Lifting and Blue Bottle Chemistry
Story by Tanushalini Moroter
Pix by Wong Boon Foei