A global experiment from the technician’s cupboard

By Jan Hodge2015-06-19T12:25:00

Source: © Royal Society of Chemistry / Stephen Lake

Jan Hodge, technician at a middle school, talks about carrying out the Royal Society of Chemistry's global experiment

This year the Royal Society of Chemistry has launched a new global experiment aimed at engaging 7-14 year old students anywhere in the world. This year’s theme is ‘smart materials’ and the experiment focuses on the science of hydrogels. But what we really want to know is … how much water can your hydrogels hold?

Jan Hodge, a science technician at a middle school in Royston, UK, tells us about her experience running the global experiment.

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