September, 2015: Kids, would you like to tinker with hologram-like images in the comfort of our own home? You can create amazing 3D visions that can be projected from your smartphone. Here is what you'll need: Graph paper CD case Tape Pen Scissors Smartphone Box cutter (for an adult par...

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This is an updated version of an article appearing in the April 1997 issue of the Chemical Bulletin. It should help you with your decisions in electing councilors and alternate councilors in the upcoming Chicago Section election. Remember to cast your vote in our fall election. Have you ever wonder...

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June, 2015: Kids, did you know that cauliflower also comes in orange and purple colors? And that you can make designs using purple cauliflower and lemon juice? Make a quick trip to the grocery store with an adult partner and find out how! First, a little science. The deep purple color of purple ca...

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May, 2015: Kids, did you know that you can calculate the speed of light using common materials in your kitchen? The speed of light is 299,792,458 meters per second, or 670,616,629 miles per hour. According to an entertaining NPR video from Skunk Bear, the speed of light is easy to calculate using P...

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April, 2015: Kids, did you know that a "saline" solution refers to a salt solution, which you can prepare yourself using readily available materials. The solution can be used as a disinfectant, sterile rinse, or for labwork (although not for contact lenses - see a note below about that). This recip...

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March, 2015: Kids, you can use simple kitchen materials to make a colorful density column. This project uses colored sugar solutions with different concentrations. The solutions will form layers, from least dense, on top, to most dense (concentrated) at the bottom of the tower. You will need a tal...

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Members of the Chicago Section have initiated a committee to serve the local members. In their kick-off meeting in November, they developed outreach plans for Chicago area members and the community. These plans include a column in the Chicago Bulletin by our members. Topics will include networking, ...

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People featured in WCC articles - alphabetical order Introduction January 2004 Kristin Bowman-James September 2006 Linda Brazdil June 2004 Jeanette Gecsy Grasselli Brown October 2008 Kathleen Carrado April 2004 Margaret (Marge) Cavanaugh November 2006 Lin ...

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