After the lecture portion of the event, participants will have the opportunity to engage student groups in science technology engineering and math (STEM) through interactive demos developed by the student groups. They will cover a wide variety of topics from yeast metabolism to bubble physics and the photo-chemistry of beer skunking.
Yeast attack - Games are an excellent tool for teaching concepts in a quick and fun way. Using reasonably simple software, and Emory biochemistry graduate student has developed a game based on population dynamics to model yeast fermentation and the effects of bacteria. The game adds a level of complexity by prompting the user to set the initial conditions for a successful brew. See how your score stacks up.
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Toast your own malt! - The malting process is a complex and essential part of our modern brewing practices. Malting methods give the color and roasty flavors of stouts and provide the subtle background sweetness to counter hops. GSU's graduate chemistry student group will be bringing the process to MNBC for you to see in real time. Learn a bit about the malting process and take home some of your own toasted malts!
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The fantastic bubble boy - Beer foam or head is a complex and beautiful component of the overall beer experience. Complementing the physics talk from the first portion of the event, one of Prof. Weeks' own students (Skanda Vivek) will be demonstrating the properties of bubbles that make them grow, stick together and eventually break, all while completely encapsulating participants in a massive sudsy bubble!
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More coming online soon!!!