STEM Girl Day Activities

Beyond Post-it® Notes

Hosting Organization: 3M

3M is a STEM Girl Day Adventure Partner.

Location: ECJ 1.308

Rain Location: Same as Primary

Audience: Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

3M is Science Applied to Life. 3M uses a wide variety of technologies in our diverse product lines. Join us for a sneak peek into what scientists do to create new products.

This activity is part of the STEM GIrl Day - Applying Science to Life Adventure, Sponsored by 3M.

Fizzy Paint Science

Hosting Organization: Con Mi MADRE

Location: PMA 5.126

Rain Location: Same as Primary

Audience: Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Create fizzy art by applying vinegar t. baking soda on watercolor paper. The acid-base reaction creates bubbles and colors, demonstrating chemical reactions and fizzy art in a fun and creative way!

This activity is part of the STEM GIrl Day - Applying Science to Life Adventure, Sponsored by 3M.

Layer by Layer: The Science of Thin Films

Hosting Organization: UT Austin Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, an NSF MRSEC

Location: EER 1.816

Rain Location: Same as Primary

Audience: Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

Dive into the fascinating world of thin films! In this hands-on activity, we’ll explore the science behind thin layers of materials using everyday objects like bubbles, graphite, mica, and even nail polish. Uncover the secrets of how these thin films behave, interact with light, and reveal stunning patterns. Get ready to see science in action as we experiment with these unique materials and uncover the hidden properties of the world around us!

This activity is part of the STEM GIrl Day - Applying Science to Life Adventure, Sponsored by 3M.

Recycle Plastics and Learn Sustainability

Hosting Organization: UT Austin Chemical Engineering Education and Sustainability

Location: CPE 2.222

Rain Location: Same as Primary

Audience: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Discover how to transform recycled materials into new creations using our mini injection molder, extruder, and polarizing microscope. Understand the recycling process firsthand.

This activity is part of the STEM GIrl Day - Applying Science to Life Adventure, Sponsored by 3M.

Sound Sandwiches and the Science of Sound

Hosting Organization: UT Austin Engineering Chamber Orchestra

Location: ETC 2.114

Rain Location: Same as Primary

Audience: Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4

Learn about the science behind sound. Engineer and create an instrument out of household materials that will allow you to make music at anytime.

This activity is part of the STEM GIrl Day - Applying Science to Life Adventure, Sponsored by 3M.

The Slime Laboratory

Hosting Organization: American Society of Safety Professionals – Central Texas Chapter

Location: PMA 5.122

Rain Location: Same as Primary

Audience: Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Let's make slime! In order to make slime, we will don our personal protective equipment (PPE), complete a safety checklist and review safety data sheets (SDSs) to perform the slime experiment safely.

Slime Lab sessions will run every 20 minutes beginning at 11:30 a.m. The last session will be at 3:20 p.m.
Sessions start times: 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:20 p.m., 12:40 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 3:20 p.m.

This activity is part of the STEM GIrl Day - Applying Science to Life Adventure, Sponsored by 3M.