Science Day

Annual Science Day

The Fifth GSW Annual Science day took place on October 3, 2025. This event is organized by Dr. Nedialka Iordanova, Professor of Chemistry, with the participation of GSW students and faculty from the various programs and classes across campus. The event hosts more than 200 high school students from surrounding high schools. During Science Day, high school students have hands-on experience with multiple science demonstrations in the Science and Roney Buildings on campus presented by more than 15 GSW STEM faculty and several STEM major students. In addition, students are able to engage with our various reptiles, math and computer games and demonstrations, and different experiments including ping pong liquid nitrogen explosions at the Centennial plaza, and enjoy liquid nitrogen ice cream. The event concludes with lunch provided at the GSW student cafeteria and tours of the university.

Types of Sessions

Students participate in various demonstrations and experiments including:

Creation of "Elephant Toothpaste"
Computer games and puzzles using mathematics and logic
Engaging with a variety of reptiles including iguanas and snakes
Observing glowing bacteria under UV light
Magnetism of various objects allowing them to float and spin
Tracking real-time electrical signals from the heart
Watching gummy bears ignite in a fiery chemical reaction

Schedule

Students should arrive at the Storm Dome to begin the day by 8:30am. After the program, any high school students that would like to tour the university can do so by request and depart after.

Tentative Schedule
8:30am	Arrival and Check-in
8:45am	Welcome Note
9:00am	Demonstrations throughout Science and Roney Buildings
12:00pm	Liquid Nitrogen explosions in Centennial Plaza
12:30pm	Lunch at the Caf
1:30pm	Optional Group Tours Upon Request

Contact

Science Day

Nedialka Iordanova, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry

229-931-2334
nedialka.iordanova@gsw.edu

Science Day Events

Students get the opportunity to interact with snakes and lizards from the reptile collection, hold flames in the palm of their hand, learn the science behind tie dye, and more!