By CHARLENE MACAULAY
THIS December, Victoria University is serving up science with a bang.
The 2013 VU Science spectacular family night will showcase the Professor Science Troupe who will perform explosions and fire tricks along with other science demonstrations.
The free show this Thursday will run for 70 minutes and will be followed by hands-on science activities for parents and children.
VU Lecturer in Foundation Studies Nick Athanasiou said the showcase was designed specifically to inspire students and generate a love of science.
“It’s great for many families because often this is their first experience with science,” he said.
“Their usual reaction after the first experiment is amazing. We work with the audience to give them a hands-on experience, which is much more appealing than traditional high-brow science events.”
The troupe is made up of VU students studying for a degree in science and education and the show provides them with teaching and presentation experience which is invaluable to their education.
The troupe has been travelling to schools around Victoria and interstate for the past five years, promoting science through a range of amazing demonstrations.
The VU Science Spectacular will run this Thursday from 6pm at the Footscray Park campus, building L, level 1, room 14.
