SCIENCE DEPARTMENT’S FIRST MURRAY CENTRE RESIDENCY Dr Rachel Maclennan
During the week of 15 November 2021, the Science Department hosted their first Murray Centre Residency; it was a fantastic week of activities and quizzes, fun and wonder for students – all in the name of science! The week was kicked off by the superb Dr Helen Czerski as she delivered a Medley Lecture, ‘The Ocean at the Top of the World’. We were lucky to learn about Dr Czerski’s exciting work investigating bubbles during the time she spent on an icebreaker near the north pole. It was a fascinating and engaging evening and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Dr Helen Czerski is a well-known scientist and scientific communicator, and it was fantastic to be able to welcome her to Downe House. Dr Jones and Mrs Maspero started off the weekly lunchtime slots with some chemistry fun; the classic Elephant’s toothpaste and investigating dry ice. We also had some Origami Organs with Mrs Harrop and Miss Pugsley and ‘tightrope walking fruit’ with Mr Smith; sadly we cannot promise that no fruit or veg were harmed during the making of this balancing act! It was great to see so many of the students getting invovled with the exciting activities on offer during the week. We had daily recommendations throuhgout the week, and in case you missed them, here they are again (opposite):
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