CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa's American Chemical Society student chapter, in collaboration with students from the biology, physics and earth science departments, will host their annual "Halloween House" from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24 on the second floor of McCollum Science Hall. The event is free and open to the public. 

Students will be performing Halloween-themed science demonstrations and supervising hands-on activities in rooms such as ‘Pirates’ Cove,’ ‘Frankenstein’s Lab,’ ‘Dangers of the Deep’ and ‘Lair of Light.’ The hands-on activities are intended for children, and costumes are encouraged. Children of all ages and the whole family will find the science demonstrations entertaining and informative.

"Halloween House is an awesome event featuring colorful demonstrations, interactive activities for kids, and a treat with a scientific twist – liquid nitrogen ice cream. Students, kids and families are welcome," said Kyra Labenz, co-president of the American Chemical Society student chapter.

"Hosting 'Halloween House' is a great opportunity for our students to share with the public how interesting and exciting science can be," said Colin Weeks, a faculty advisor to the UNI Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society.

Halloween House is organized by the UNI Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society, the UNI Physics Club, the Gamma Sigma Chapter of The Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, UNI Pre-Med Club, and the UNI National Science Teaching Association. The event encompasses STEM activities. 

For frequently asked questions, see this webpage. 

For additional information, contact Colin Weeks at 319-273-2805 or colin.weeks@uni.edu, or Shoshanna Coon at 319-273-2059 or shoshanna.coon@uni.edu.