CNS hosts successful Super Science Saturday event

CNS once again welcomed families for its popular Super Science Saturday on 15th March, attracting between 300 and 350 visitors eager to engage in hands-on science experiments. The free event, held in collaboration with the University of East Anglia and supported by the CNS Association (CNSA), showcased a variety of fun and educational activities including fire writing, a microbiology escape room, and everyday acid reactions.

CNS students who are taking part in the Youth STEMM award led the hands-on activities, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to learn and experiment. One of the attractions was Mollie’s DNA extraction station, where participants extracted DNA from strawberries and kiwis. “I would say this event was a success in many ways – it was very popular, we obtained many successful samples, and the children and parents alike told me they enjoyed it. Overall, it was a lovely experience, one in which I’d love to take part in again and highly recommend others to as well,” said Mollie.

Another highlight was the human torso activity, where students guided visitors in putting together a model of the human body. Rowda, one of the CNS students in charge of the stand said, “It was an educational and fun experience for me and the people who tried it out. Lots of children and adults got to understand what each organ is and where it goes in the body. I think it was a successful experience that was enjoyed by everyone.” Abby, another student involved in the activity, added, “I enjoyed this as it was a social and entertaining involvement for me and everybody that took part. I believe as a whole it was a very successful experience.”

The success of Super Science Saturday highlights the importance of engaging young minds in STEMM education through interactive learning.