The Physics of Cycling plus Chemistry in the Culinary Laboratory
A SECTA partnership between OLLI at the University of Montana and spectrUM
Two exciting workshops were the outcome of a collaboration between OLLI at the University of Montana and spectrUM, the interactive science center located on the University of Montana campus. This partnership produced two courses: Wonder Wheels: Physics of Cycling and Classic Mediterranean Cuisine: Chemistry in the Culinary Laboratory
Wonder Wheels: Physics of Cycling
A one-day workshop exploring the physics of biking and bike maintenance, co-taught by Glenn Govertsen (a celebrated physics teacher) and Jon Thomas (a master bike mechanic).
Classic Mediterranean Cuisine: Chemistry in the Culinary Laboratory
A half-day workshop exploring the chemistry of cooking through a guided cooking class held as an interactive “cooking show”, co-taught by Ray Risho (master chef) and Dr. Charles Thompson (UM medicinal chemist).
(Left) Glenn Govertson giving a physics demonstration in his class Wonder Wheels: Physics of Cycling
(Right) Ray Risho makes preparations to teach Classic Mediterranean Cuisine: Chemistry in the Culinary Laboratory
Contact person for more information about these projects: Danette Fadness
