Clubs can also provide a focus for working with local science-based companies and universities.
Seeing the excitement and enthusiasm of the young people shows how much fun chemistry can be says Dr Alan Mawson, Chairman of the Club. Dr Mary Masson, of the Department of Chemistry, said that the aim of the day is to show the children how exciting pure science can be as a subject. By organising things such as the Chalkwell Mystery, which we are keeping under wraps for the moment, we are showing the children that there is much more to chemistry than meets the eye. It is a very exciting and challenging subject, which has applications in all walks of life. This is what we hope to convey to the children.