A global experiment from the technician’s cupboard

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.