PAW-SOME EVENT: We spent about three hours at Pacific Science Center on Sunday, hanging out with Huskies.
The occasion was "Paws on Science" weekend, and we had a chance to visit with dozens of University of Washington students and professors from a variety of science-related specialties. CJ and Annabelle visited with environmental science specialists, where they learned the average computer keyboard and cell phone has more germs than the average toilet.
They learned about the brain and the functions of its various areas.
They took a close look at a pharmacy-themed table.
They test-drove a brand new computer game that teaches about climate change.
They learned more about the fascinating world of fecal transplants.
Apparently it's not as new as we thought it was. ...
They checked out a display about solar power ...
and built their own solar powered vehicles.
They learned about plasma from an enthusiastic gentleman with a nifty machine.
The same display also taught them about micromers.
We ran into more than one Dawg, including Harry the Husky!
And we were treated to a performance by the Husky Marching Band. I know the cheerleaders have the pom poms, but I thought the piccolo player stole the show!
https://youtu.be/_7I8z1tY-xU
In a side note, as we approached Seattle Center to attend the event, we noticed it looked like the grounds were engulfed in a strange. dusty cloud. As we got closer, we were blasted by an idiot with an industrial strength, gas-powered leaf blower. The guy was 'cleaning' up a colored chalky substance by sending it airborne? The mess was the left overs from some 'color run' race.
I don't see how having neon colored fine particulate matter shot at you while you're running is a) healthy or b) fun, but people pay to participate. Go figure.
Paws on Science looks like great fun.
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