Marengo's Super Science Night 2024
Join us for a fun and engaging night of science and engineering at Marengo Elementary! Come to the auditorium to learn about radio waves, how your eyes work, and join in chemistry demos, making circuits, and more!
Plus, choose up to three AND ONLY THREE classroom sessions per student using the "Register Now" links.
20 minute classroom sessions available (choose up to three so there's space for everyone):
Clean the Air We Breathe! - Rm. 7
Fewer viruses, fewer allergens, and fewer sick days with this DIY air purifier
-Kristin Rose, PhD, Biological and Biomedical Sciences and Anna McCool
Extraplanetary Vehicles: Mars Rovers - Rm. 8
How would you travel on the surface of the Moon or another planet? What might you encounter and how would you plan for it? Learn about extraplanetary vehicles including the Mars Rover built at JPL in Pasadena!
- Kyle Chrystal, Mechatronics Engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
A Satellite's Life in Space - Rm. 9
What are satellites? Where do they live in space? What are their important uses? Why are they cool? Learn about satellites, the future of space, and how to become a space scientist!
- Dr. Helen Chuang, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Space Systems
Germs are Not from Germany - Rm. 10
There are many kinds of germs all around us. The ones that make us sick need to be fought!
- Andreas Gille, drug development MD, PhD
Mathland: The World We Live In - Rm. 11
Math is at the heart of art, science, music, and so much more. Explore hidden math concepts in our everyday lives.
- Garrett White
Rain, Rain! Where does all the water go? - Rm. 12
Overview of California's water system, how flooding is prevented, and stormwater is managed as a vital resource.
- Jack Husted, Civil Engineer with Los Angeles County Public Works
Static Electricity is Shocking! - Rm. 13
Learn cool facts that'll make your hair stand on end. From seeing sparks to hearing crackling sounds, static electricity will leave you positively charged with excitement! Let's spark some fun!
- Irene Yeh, Electrostatic Discharge Engineer at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Turing Test: Bot or Not - Rm. 14
Can you tell whether you're talking to a human or to a computer? What questions would you ask? If you can't tell the difference, does that mean the computer has thoughts and feelings as well?
- Professor Frederick Eberhardt, PhD, Caltech
TMJ and Jaw Joint - Rm. 15
Chewing is more complicated than you think! Learn how the jaw joint works, and how you can avoid jaw pain and jaw noises!
- Azadeh (Azy) Ahmadieh DDS, MS, Associate Professor of Dentistry, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC