SPICE

Students Participating in Chemical Education

SPICE is an ICE supported registered student organization of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This completely student staffed organization consisting of a group of trained undergraduates perform chemistry demonstration programs for area schools and local events. SPICE also participates in hands-on activities, Family Science Nights at local elementary schools and National Chemistry Week.

In an average year SPICE reaches out to more than 3500 members of the local Wisconsin communities.  Examples of SPICE demonstrations include:

• Elephant's Toothpaste
• Genie in a Bottle 
• H₂ and He Balloons Advanced
• Happy and Sad Balls
• Liquid Nitrogen and He Balloon
• Liquid Nitrogen and Racquet Ball
• Luminol Advanced
• Metal Salts in a Flame
• Oscillating Reaction
• Polyurethane Foam

You can find more information about SPICE and sign up for a show at your school or local event here: http://uwspice.wetpaint.com/

A manual with detailed instructions for performing SPICE demonstrations is available for purchase from the ICE Store.