Food Science
We all have science labs in our homes – our kitchens! Dig into the science behind what you eat, and maybe even eat some of your science! Start planning your Atlanta Science Festival experience with these events, taking place March 7-21.
A Scoop of Science | March 8 4:00pm
Presented by: Science for Georgia, Southface Institute
We all scream for ice cream! But have you ever really thought about what it is? A liquid? A solid? A glass? Ice cream has more in common with toothpaste, froth, and glass than you might expect. Join physicists Daniel Sussman and Michael Czajkowski for an exploration of the physics of disordered solids, and answers to the questions you never knew to ask about ice cream. We promise the only brain freeze will come from the ice cream, not from the science! Ticket price includes ice cream following the event!
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Spice Spice Baby: Kitchen Chemistry Adventures! | March 10 11:30am
Presented by: Georgia State University Perimeter College – Clarkston
Which common household spice can you use to write a secret invisible message? Which spice likes to dance with just soap and water? Come to our event to learn about the secret life of spices, to experiment and learn about the chemical and physical processes that make spices more than just delicious additions to your meals.
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Lattes and Lipids: How Milk Chemistry Affects Latte Art | March 11 & 18 10:00am
Presented by: Opo Coffee
Dive into the delicious science behind your morning latte! Discover how milk’s fats and proteins shape the silky foam that makes latte art possible. Watch a live demonstration by professional baristas, then try your hand at creating your own design using freshly steamed milk. Explore the chemistry of milk structure and microfoam—all while sipping and experimenting like a true coffee scientist.
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The Science of Coffee Roasting | March 11 & 18 1:00pm
Presented by: Opo Coffee
Have you ever wondered what’s happening when coffee gets roasted? This event will walk you through the basic steps of roasting as we observe a coffee roast cycle. Then we will get a chance to taste a coffee roasted light, medium, and dark. Join us as we discover the science and art of the coffee roasting process.
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Magical Milk: A Color Explosion | March 12 11:00am
Presented by: Georgia State University Perimeter College – Clarkston
Have an explosion in your kitchen!
Would you rather your little one have an unplanned catastrophic explosion in your kitchen or would you prefer a carefully planned and educational explosion? Maybe you’re thinking no explosion at all! Well, trust us that with only three common kitchen items, we will use the scientific method to design an experiment that will have your kids thrilled by the explosion of colors created when hydrophilic and hydrophobic molecules interact. Come along and join us for a colorful explosion. Have your preschoolers and elementary go-ers wear their favorite color(s) or tie-dyed attire at this explosive event.
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Exploration Expo | March 21 10:00am
Presented by: Science ATL
Come on out to the unmissable conclusion of the 2026 Atlanta Science Festival! Hundreds of hands-on science activities at our city’s biggest science party. And, it’s free!
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