Science FUNdamentals McMaster

Join the Science FUNdamentals Club!

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and making science FUN?🧪🔬Join us at Science FUNdamentals, a registered charity and student group at McMaster University, on a mission to support elementary science education!📚

Our volunteer team brings science to life through interactive demonstrations, covering a wide range of topics. Become part of our science-loving community and help us spark curiosity in the next generation of scientists!

Applications are due Sept 25th @11:59pm! Link is in our bio 🦖🦖

Meet the team! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

~Introducing our lovely execs~

We can't wait to have a great year with you all, and don't hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions.

Stay curious, Mac! 🌿🧪🦖

Join SciFUN at ClubsFest! Find us at Table 68 on September 5th on BSB field (2-6 PM). 🧡💜

PS. We have a little surprise for you guys at our table! Can’t wait to see you all!

👩‍🔬 Are you interested in an opportunity to teach and work with the youth of Hamilton though hands-on science experiments? Well, this is your chance! This opportunity is open to all McMaster students interested in volunteering and conducting fun science experiments to educate the youth of Hamilton on the fun behind science!

Applications for returning volunteers and new volunteers/general members found in link tree in bio.

Applications close July 31, 2023 🧬‼️

FUN FACT!

Clouds weigh an average of 1.1 million pounds. The reason they float over our head is because the air below it is more dense.
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Source: https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/water-science-school/science/how-much-does-cloud-weigh #:~:text=A%201%20cubic%20kilometer%20(km,pounds%20(about%20551%20tons)

Starting your week off with a fun fact!! 🔬

Hey Mac!!

SciFUN McMaster will be hosting our elections for the new executive team for the 2023-24 school year! 🌱🦠🐛

If you are interested in being more involved with SciFUN next year, send in an application using the link in our Linktree.

The written application will be due on Monday, March 20th!

After submitting your application, each candidate will give a short pitch describing why you are suitable for said position. More information on the pitches will be provided soon.

Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!! Good luck, we can't wait to hear your responses! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

A team of researchers at the Missouri State University found that the tomato has at least two genome triplications, which result in extra copies of the plants genome. 🍅🍅

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Source: https://www.the-standard.org/news/fun-fact-friday-when-it-comes-to-tomato-genes-humans-just-can-t-ketchup/article_457dfb92-9b52-11ec-9a79-4fcdb82bc8c1.html #:~:text=Surprisingly%2C%20the%20tomato%20is%20made,tomatoes%20contain%20about%2035%2C000%20genes

Hey Mac!

Are you thinking of going to the MSU Charity Ball this Friday, but haven't gotten your tickets yet?

Use the code 'SCIFUN' to get 20% off on your last minute tickets!

When: January 27th, 2023 at 8:30pm

Where: Hamilton Convention Centre

MSU will be donating all proceeds to Hamilton Food Share, so support a great cause and buy your tickets today.

Check out the link in their bio to get your tickets!

See you there!

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Hey Mac!

General Applications for SciFUN McMaster are now OPEN!!

If you are interested in joining us as a Volunteer or Subcommittee member, be sure to fill in the form in our Linktree.

Applications will be due on Sept 16th, 2022 at 11:59pm.

Can't wait to hear your responses! 💡💡💡

Just a reminder that our Volunteer Interest form is still open! If you love teaching and science, then this would be a great opportunity for you. Link is in our Linktree!

Can't wait to see all of you on campus in September! 🌿💡

Did you know? 🚀🚀

Hydrochloric acid, with a pH of 2 to 3, is secreted into your stomach to help with the digestion of food. Our bodies also secrete an alkali bicarbonate solution, in order to protect against this highly corrosive acid. The lining still needs to be replaced continually, and it entirely renews itself every four days.

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Source: https://www.howitworksdaily.com/15-amazing-science-facts-that-will-blow-your-mind/