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chemistry of cooking

One-Week Summer Program for Pre-High School Students

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 Stop and think about it – cooking is a SCIENCE.
 
Cooking and baking involve a deep understanding of chemical reactions, the building blocks of food, and molecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. How do they all come together? Why do some flavors taste so awful together?! How can one wrong move ruin a whole dish? Conversely, how can a few simple tricks create a masterpiece? 
 
Let’s get creative and scientific while treating your family to some home cooked food! This is the time to dive into a science that everyone will love you for. 
 

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Have you ever wondered how combining a few simple ingredients such as eggs, flour, and sugar can transform into a delicious cake through the magic of an oven? Well, it’s not magic, it’s chemistry! Students learn the science behind cooking through hands-on activities in the kitchen. In the process, they learn the parallels between preparing a recipe and bringing up compounds to create a final product! Students will develop knowledge of chemistry and science that can lead them towards a career in chemistry while also developing practical skills in the kitchen. 

This one-week summer program is designed for teens interested in chemistry. Get your oven mitts ready for Chemistry of Cooking!

 
 
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SUMMER 2023 DATES:

June 26- June 30, 2023 | Olin/Wellesley, MA

July 24- July 28, 2023 | Gann/Bentley, Waltham

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Marilyn Weiss

Marilyn earned her MS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the top Materials Chemistry program in the country. While in grad school, Marilyn taught Analytical Chemistry and General Chemistry, and she also won the “Commended Teacher and Laboratory Instructor” award. Since graduating, Marilyn has taught AP Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and General Chemistry at top-performing high schools.

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