Hometown Science at the Cocoa Club
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Come out to the Cocoa Club to learn from and talk to local science experts through June and July! This event is FREE! Speakers and topics are different every time, learn more below!
June 12: Dr. Sally Potter-McIntyre, PhD, Associate Professor of Geology at Southern Illinois University
What’s up with the Gypsum Cliffs?
These are the rocks that made me want to become a geologist! Come hear about the geologic history of the salt formations in the Roaring Fork Valley. And I’ll explain why they look so weird!
June 19: Mark Burrows, Owner and Founder of Pollinator Chocolate & Cocoa Club
Cocoa Chemistry
Learn about the science of what makes chocolate your favorite food. Why is it creamy? What happens when it melts on the dash of your car? We’ll taste our way through learning about all of this and more!
July 9: Karl Oliver, Fire Marshal, Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District
Investigating Fire
Understanding the science behind fire behavior.
July 24: Noah Davis,
Founder and Executive Director of Solar Rollers
Educating our Future Energy Stewards
The world's biggest business, energy, makes a colossal impact on the environment and on human life. To teach hands-on energy in high schools we distill it down to something fun, fast and accessible - solar-powered, radio-controlled race cars called “Solar Rollers.” Learn about this unique Carbondale-based program along with the fundamentals of energy generation, storage and efficient use. And discuss!
June 12: Dr. Sally Potter-McIntyre, PhD, Associate Professor of Geology at Southern Illinois University
What’s up with the Gypsum Cliffs?
These are the rocks that made me want to become a geologist! Come hear about the geologic history of the salt formations in the Roaring Fork Valley. And I’ll explain why they look so weird!
June 19: Mark Burrows, Owner and Founder of Pollinator Chocolate & Cocoa Club
Cocoa Chemistry
Learn about the science of what makes chocolate your favorite food. Why is it creamy? What happens when it melts on the dash of your car? We’ll taste our way through learning about all of this and more!
July 9: Karl Oliver, Fire Marshal, Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District
Investigating Fire
Understanding the science behind fire behavior.
July 24: Noah Davis,
Founder and Executive Director of Solar Rollers
Educating our Future Energy Stewards
The world's biggest business, energy, makes a colossal impact on the environment and on human life. To teach hands-on energy in high schools we distill it down to something fun, fast and accessible - solar-powered, radio-controlled race cars called “Solar Rollers.” Learn about this unique Carbondale-based program along with the fundamentals of energy generation, storage and efficient use. And discuss!
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