At a Glance:
 
Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Mathematics

FIRST FLOOR - Atrium

• Mission Control - Info Desk - Get your passport stamped for Mars!
• Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) – How Tall am I in Nanometers? - Experience the unique opportunity to measure yourself in nanometers, gaining insight into your size relative to the nanoscale. This interactive demo also highlights the applications of nanotechnology in fields like medicine, electronics, and materials science.
• Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) - Graphene - Learn about the fascinating properties of graphene with a chance to build an electrical circuit using graphene to light a bulb.
• Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) - Magic Sand - Explore the fascinating world of hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials. Participants will have the chance to work with magic sand, a hydrophobic material designed to clean oil spills.
• Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) - Ferrofluids - Find out about the magic of ferrofluids and their cool everyday uses! Get hands-on with these fascinating materials and see them in action.
• Dye Sensitized Solar Cells using Berries - Learn how anthocyanin, a light-absorbing dye found in berries like cherries, blackberries, and raspberries, can be used to convert light energy into electrical energy - presented by GT's Center for Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials On Demand (IMOD).
• Drinking Water Treatment Technologies - See how a 222nm ultraviolet lamp combined with hydrogen peroxide can effectively degrade dye contaminants in water - presented by Ching-Hua Huang's Environmental Chemistry Research Lab.
• Wish for WASH - Filter Frenzy: WASHing Away Pollutants - Learn about the fundamentals of wastewater filtration by creating your own filters using materials like rocks, gravel, and cheesecloth. This hands-on activity emphasizes the importance of engineering design in solving global water challenges and advancing sustainability efforts.
• Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) – The Cleanroom - Tour the IMS cleanrooms housing over 200 tools used to fabricate electronic microchips, microneedles, and next-gen fabrics. Discover how scientists and engineers are enhancing daily life with these innovations.
• Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) – Cleanroom Dress Up - Transform into a Clean Room researcher for a day and capture the moment with a fantastic photo op! Experience the thrill of donning the specialized attire and stepping into the shoes of a high-tech scientist.

FIRST FLOOR - Rooms 1116-1118

• Spark Your Love for Physics!  - Children join members of GT's Society of Physics Students to explore static electricity and conductivity through interactive demos, including a static electricity wand toy, a "Human Circuit" toy, and a Tesla coil.
• Building Homes as an Industrial Engineer - Lego Demo - From GT's Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE) department, learn how to solve real-world problems using mathematical modeling by defining decision variables, constructing an objective function, and identifying constraints. Participants will apply optimization techniques to strategic decision-making as they build homes with Legos, learning to allocate resources effectively and maximize profit within given constraints.
• Putting a Spin on It - Three physics demos from GT's Graduate Association of Physicists will illustrate the principles of spin: superconductivity, angular momentum, and viscous Taylor–Couette flow.
• Laserfest - A laser-themed exhibition showcasing the history, functionality, and diverse applications of lasers in modern society, from GT's STEM@GTRI.

SECOND FLOOR

• LED Magic Wands - Join Eta Kappa Nu to assemble "magic wands" using copper tape, popsicle sticks, LEDs, and watch batteries to learn about voltage and current through a simple circuit.

BASEMENT

• Imagining the Nanoscale - Discover how researchers in GT's Materials Characterization Facility (MCF) investigate materials at the micro- and nano-scales with fascinating examples and demonstrations!

At a Glance:

Biology, Biochemistry, Biomechanics, Botany, Entomology, Evolutionary Biology, Neuroscience, Physics

FIRST FLOOR - Nerem Atrium

• Mission Control  - Info Desk - Get your passport stamped for Venus!
• Tiny Plants for Tiny Hands - GT's Plant Systems and Synthetic Biology Lab  uses paper microscopes to examine the intricate cellular structures of plants and practice preparing plant samples for imaging.
• Liver Enzymes Action - GT's Bioengineering and Bioscience Unified Graduate Students (BBUGS) show you  how the catalase enzyme in chicken liver breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water in a fascinating visual demo.
• Chilling with Science: Cool Beyond Belief - The Loren Williams Lab uses liquid nitrogen to demonstrate the effects of cooling on various gases (Helium, Argon, CO2) inside balloons and the vitrification of plant materials like flowers and leafy greens. Observe how these materials change properties when cooled to -196°C.
• The Philippine Butterfly Cycle - GT's Filipino Student Association explores different species of butterflies from the Philippines, then craft your own butterflies or their life cycles with construction paper and markers.
• Seeing Ciona Under the Sea - Ever wonder how animals sensory systems have evolved?  Curious about how photosensation works in different animals? Join the Alberto Stolfi lab to  learn all about the ways your closest invertebrate relative, the sea squirt, develops it's ability to sense light
• Build a Prosthetic Hand - Have fun with GT's top biotech grad student group (BBUGS) creating a functional hand using a cardboard stencil and thread string in this fun hands-on activity.

FIRST FLOOR - Suddath Seminar Room 1128

• The Brain's House of Optical Illusions! - Members of the Ming Fong lab will showcase the neuroscience behind common optical illusions. Using everyday materials and student-built Arduino devices, they will demonstrate illusions like the Wagon Wheel effect and the Stroboscope effect. This activity aims to show how the visual cortex of the brain acts like a magician in the human visual system.
• 🧠 Brains in Action! - Join GT's Undergraduate Neuroscience group to engage in neuroscience-related demonstrations where you can conduct a Jello Deep Brain Stimulation, test your brain's abilities, examine brain specimens, see action potentials, and even hold and touch a real human brain! 
• Animal Brains - Color brains with crayons, make brains with playdough, and match 3D-printed brains with animals in this fun activity with members of  the Ashley Prichard Lab.

At a Glance:

3D Printer Technology

LOBBY

• Mission Control - Info Desk - Get your passport stamped for Jupiter!
• Aero Maker Space (AMS): 3D Printing - Get ready to be amazed as AMS's 3D printer brings their  kiwi bird mascot to life! Plus, explore a showcase of other incredible projects crafted with their cutting-edge tools!
• Invention Studio at Georgia Tech – 3D Printing - Join the experts from GT's Invention Studio in disocvering the magic of 3D printing as we showcase incredible designs and creations from our printers!
• Layer by Layer: The Science Behind 3D Printing - Dive into the world of 3D printing with Georgia Tech's experts, exploring the science and materials behind this fascinating technology through hands-on activities and live demos with GT's Materials Science and Engineering pros!
• 🤫 Quiet/Nursing Room - Designated quiet area for anyone needing a calm environment to relax, unwind, or nurse - Room #1245

At a Glance:

Atmospheric and Environmental Science, Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Polymer Engineering, Chemistry and Physical Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Engineering, Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Paper Making, Robotics, Sustainability

ATRIUM

• Mission Control - Info Desk - Get your passport stamped for Saturn!
• DIY Lava Lamps - GT's Association of Chemical Engineering Graduate Students will show you how to create your own "lava lamp" by mixing water, oil, food coloring, and Alka-Seltzer tablets, forming gas bubbles that make colorful, mesmerizing patterns!
• Marshals - Marsh Madness - Explore an engaging exhibit crafted by GT master's students for the Georgia Aquarium, perfect for all ages. Discover the impact of climate change on our vital marshlands through interactive activities and eye-opening displays!
• Chemistry on Computers - Join members of the Jesse McDaniel lab for two exciting demos: Temperature and the Motion of Molecules, where spinning marbles simulate molecular collisions, and Simulating Chemistry, where you can control a molecular dynamics simulation of salt water with an Xbox controller!
• Cyanobacteria: Nature's Tiny Solar Panels - Pamela Peralta-Yahya's lab members show you how to explore photosynthesis and cyanobacteria's role in converting CO2 into valuable chemicals for space exploration, with a live microscope demo to see the cells up close.
• Pasta Polymers, aka: Pasta-mers - Join grad students from the Julie Champion lab to use dried pasta to demonstrate how amino acids form proteins, showing how the order and type of "bead" affect the protein's structure and function.
• Collaborative Tasking in Poultry Processing - Sponsored by a USDA-NIFA grant, this demo showcases how people and robots can collaborate in complex environments. Instead of teleoperating, a person provides inputs that the autonomous system reacts to, allowing them to complete physically demanding or complex tasks together. Researchers hope this technology will help people tackle challenging or dangerous jobs safely - brought to you by GT's Intelligent Sustainable Technologies Division.
• Teleoperate a Robot! - The Robot Learning and Reasoning Lab show you how to control a Franka Emika Panda robot arm in real time, exploring its movement capabilities and learning about robotic manipulation challenges.
• Exoskeleton and Prosthetic Intelligent Controls - Wearable Robotics - Discover wearable robots designed to assist with activities like walking, jumping, and running, enhancing mobility.
• Tendon-driven Surgical Robots - GT's RoboMed Lab shows you how to handle sample tendon-driven robots, including handheld versions, to see how they function in surgical applications.
• Papermaking – Paper, Print, Press - Join the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking and guest artist Bryan Baker to make your own print on a mobile printing press, exploring the intersection of art and technology.
• Dye-namic Diffusion -Drop food dye into pure water and water mixed with additives like salt or cornstarch to see how viscosity affects diffusion, mimicking water purification processes - brought you by grad students in the Vida Jamali lab.
• Nutrient Recovery and Recycling - Meet members of the Marta Hatzell lab for a fun demo on recovering valuable nutrients from wastewater! Use filters, cups, or even your hands to find precious marbles (nutrients) in sand, showcasing the creative thinking needed for selective separation.
• Cloud in a Bottle - Make a "cloud in a bottle" by adding a bit of rubbing alcohol to an empty plastic bottle and quickly manipulating the pressure to create a visible cloud - brought to you by the GT Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (GT AICHE).

At a Glance (Ground Floor):

Analytical Chemistry

• Molecular Detectives - Automatic Chemical Profiling of Wine by NMR Spectroscopy - Discover how GT's world-class NMR facility is revolutionizing the wine industry! Learn how NMR Spectroscopy profiles the unique chemical fingerprints of wines, identifying their origin, varietals, and vintage. Plus, see how this powerful tool detects wine adulteration, ensuring top-notch quality and authenticity.

At a Glance:

Aerodynamics, Engineering, Robotics, Rocket Science

• Paper Airplane Demonstration - At the Yellow Jacket Aviation (YJA) demo, you'll learn about flight principles through fun activities. Build two kinds of paper airplanes — a glider and a dart — then test them in a friendly flying contest. Attendees can personalize their planes to take home with a basic understanding of how airplanes fly.
• 🚀 Rockets 101 - Get ready for an exciting hands-on experience with GT's Ramblin Rocket Club! You'll craft paper model rockets and launch them using a stomp rocket launcher! Watch as your creations soar up to 100 feet in the air, demonstrating the principles of rocket science in a fun and engaging way.
• Student Competition Vehicles and Robots - The Student Competition Center (SCC) at Georgia Tech hosts seven dynamic student engineering teams. With extensive machining resources, the SCC is a hub for fostering innovation among hundreds of students. Check out our demo featuring a variety of cars and robots, from solar-powered and off-roading vehicles to battle bots and more!
• Design Build, Fly Club at Georgia Tech  - Come see our student group that designs, builds, and flies remote-controlled planes for exciting competitions!