Saturday Science: Shocking Science

Join us to explore the shocking side of science! How does electricity power our world? What makes lightning strike, and how do our bodies conduct energy? From static sparks to electric circuits, discover the science behind the forces that keep our lives charged.

Uncover the answers to these questions and more through hands-on activities and electrifying demonstrations. Families and community groups are invited to experiment, play, and learn about the powerful role of electricity in science, technology, and everyday life.

This month’s theme, “Shocking Science,” celebrates the wonders of electricity and energy, sparking curiosity about how these invisible forces shape the world around us.

⚡ Don’t miss this exciting, high-voltage event!

Saturday Science is generously supported by funds from the NSF AI Institute for Artificial and Natural Intelligence (ARNI).

This event is free and open to the public. Register now to guarantee entrance.

Spanish translators available upon request. Please let us know your preferred language in the registration form. Hay traductores de español disponibles. Indica su idioma preferido en el formulario de inscripción.

We recommend that all visitors (except children 5 years of age and under), including those who enter any campus facility for any period of time, should be vaccinated.

Tickets are limited, so please only register if you plan on attending! If you register but cannot attend, we ask that you release your tickets in a timely fashion so another young scientist has the opportunity to join us.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Content is geared toward elementary and middle school students, but learners of all ages are welcome. Guests can arrive at any time between 1 and 4 pm.

Photography: On occasion, we photograph or video Saturday Science for promotional and archival purposes. When registering for the event at Jerome L. Greene Science Center, you give Columbia University in the City of New York the right to use your image and your child's image for said purposes. We will never use your names, age, or other identifying factors.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Saturday Science complements other public programs produced by Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute. For more information on all of our programs, click here.

Saturday Science is brought to you by the Zuckerman Institute, BioBus, and Columbia University Neuroscience Outreach.

Host or Publisher Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute