Three PhD students from our group – Chiara Puccinelli, El Czar Galleposo, and Lorenzo Riccio – led by Laura Maggini, recently visited a local kindergarten to share their passion for science through a series of interactive experiments. The children explored the glow of phosphorescent bouncing balls, measured the acidity of solutions using red cabbage as a natural pH indicator, and investigated the properties of magnetic materials. These activities were designed to be fun and accessible, introducing basic scientific concepts in a hands-on way that encouraged curiosity and participation.

At the end of the event, each child was awarded a certificate to recognize their engagement and successful completion of all the experiments. Outreach activities like this are an excellent way to make science approachable and enjoyable for young children, showing them how science relates to the world around them. By sparking curiosity at an early age, these events can plant the seeds for future learning and foster an appreciation for discovery and problem-solving.