Science Discovery Day

Interested in a degree or career in science?

Meet SCC professors and dive into advanced science workshops.

Join us for a great day of cool science lab activities working alongside SCC professors and students. See our facilities, meet professors, and learn how SCC is a great stop on your path toward a degree in science disciplines.

Events take place on West Burlington and Keokuk campuses.

Keokuk campus activities:

Heart-Stopping Science
Perform EKGs on fellow students and see how these tools are used to assess heart function. 

Pond Water Bingo
Familiarize yourself using a Brightfield Microscope and examine samples of pond water. Find different organisms listed on a Bingo card and win prizes! 

West Burlington campus activities:

Penny Boat Challenge
How many pennies can your boat carry before it sinks? Learn the principles of buoyant force and turn your very own Miss Never Sail into Miss Never Fail.

Drinks to Dye For
Measure the concentration of red dye in your favorite soft drinks using a colorimeter.

Pond Water Bingo
Familiarize yourself using a Brightfield Microscope and examine samples of pond water. Find different organisms listed on a Bingo card and win prizes! 

Details:

SCC Keokuk and SCC West Burlington

Watch for this event in 2024!