Science Squad

In this interactive STEM session, participants will dive into the sweet world of chemistry and physics by turning hard Jolly Rancher candies into fluffy cotton candy! The program explores the science behind sugar, heat, and molecular changes as participants observe how solid candy transforms into soft, airy strands through the use of a cotton candy machine.

Participants will also learn about the role of heat, melting points, and centrifugal force in the process, as well as how various materials behave under different conditions. Not only will teens and kids get hands-on with the equipment, but they’ll also discover the science of crystallization, how sugars are structured, and why some candies work better than others.