Crazy Science Extravaganza
Twice a year, Texas Hillel welcomes hundreds of Austin elementary school students and campus volunteers for Crazy Science Extravaganza, a fun-filled day of creative science activities. Since its inception in the fall of 2002, the event has shown more than 1,500 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who attend inner-city schools how exciting science, and college life, can be.
The activities go on all day and include many booths run by different student organizations. While the fall event usually focuses on fun science projects, the spring program, which is timed close to the state’s standardized testing season, helps prepare the students for their upcoming exams.
Crazy Science Extravaganza is not just beneficial for the elementary school children. It also allows more than 300 college students and faculty volunteers from groups like Women in Science and SEEK (Students Engaging Educated Kids) to come together for a meaningful cause…and learn more about Texas Hillel in the process.
Generously sponsored by a grant from the Garber Family Foundation.
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