On Friday, October 20, 2023, scientists from Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) visited a first-grade classroom at Watson Williams Elementary School, Utica, New York, in honor of national chemistry week.

The scientists gave a lesson about carbon dioxide by demonstrating the reaction between dry ice and water. Soap and food coloring were also added to make the reaction more engaging.

โ€œThis was one of the first introductions to chemistry for many of our first graders and they absolutely loved it,โ€ said Isabella Mancuso, teacher at Watson Williams Elementary School. โ€œIt was a great way to get them excited about science and maybe even become a scientist at MMRI someday.โ€

โ€œThis is MMRIโ€™s first visit to an elementary school and it certainly wonโ€™t be the last!โ€ said Millie Occhionero, director of marketing and communications at MMRI. โ€œOur scientists really enjoy engaging with young minds in the community and we hope to do more of these visits in the future.โ€

 

To learn more about MMRI, visit mmri.edu.

Photo(s) attached: Students at Watson Williams Elementary School doing science experiment.

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