GSI - The Floating World

Have you ever wondered why some things sink and some things float? Is there a connection between you floating in a swimming pool and a balloon floating in the air? You will be able to discover the answers to these questions by doing hands on experiments, while recording and analyzing data in the same way a scientist does. Activities include: making your own device to measure volume, making a boat to determine how much it can carry without sinking, and teaching how to make non-spherical bubbles using straws and pipe cleaners and more!

The mission of GSI is to motivate, empower, and interest middle school students in developing the skills they need to pursue careers in science. University students and professors act as mentors and provide a context for exploring and understanding the various disciplines of science through hands-on activities in a laboratory environment.

It is a free program for students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade who are interested in learning more about science.

GSI was founded in 2007 as Girls’ Science Investigations to close the gender gap in science. All are welcome to attend and volunteer.