Dive into the delicious world of molecular gastronomy! Explore the fascinating chemistry behind popping boba, those juice-filled balls that burst in your mouth, and how this chemical reaction plays a role in everything from boba toppings to blood clots to edible packaging. Learn about a cool science trick called "spherification" and how it uses an amazing natural polymer found in seaweed. Experiment with controlling the size and shape of your popping boba balls, all while enjoying a tasty blend of science and creativity!

Ready, set, race! In this hands-on workshop, following a brief introduction of the physics of race cars, young engineers will design and build their own rubberband–powered race cars, winding bands tight to store elastic energy and then letting them loose in thrilling head-to-head showdowns. They’ll test how different wheel sizes, extra weight, and various surfaces affect how far and fast their cars zoom, using a simple scoring system that balances distance with material use. After each race, teams will tweak their designs—adding more twists, adjusting wheel alignment, or reshaping the chassis—to outpace the competition in the Official Anchor STEAM Grand Prix. Through these quick build-test-improve cycles, students will intuitively grasp basic physics concepts like energy conversion, motion, and friction, all while having a blast racing against friends!

Get ready for a squishy, slimy adventure into the world of weird science! In this hands-on workshop, kids will become junior chemists as they dive into the magical making of Oobleck (a non-Newtonian fluid that acts like both a solid and a liquid!) and Gak (a stretchy, bouncy slime-like substance). Through messy experiments, wild textures, and colorful concoctions, they’ll explore the science of polymers, states of matter, and chemical reactions—without even realizing they’re learning!

It’s the perfect blend of play and education where curiosity rules, creativity flows, and clean-up is part of the fun. Come prepared to get your hands dirty and your mind blown!