2013 Sense-ation Science Camp

New Visions of Tomorrow served as volunteers at Sense-ational Science, where students, volunteers, and organizers all had a blast at the event. The camp was hosted by Dr. Maria Dulay, with K.I.D.S (501(c)3 nonprofit) and NASA-Johnson Space Center as sponsors. Their motto, "Science is for Everyone", was truly apparent through the many workshops set up, with stations such as smelly balloons and felt-pressing to draw kids further into the science behind it all. Special guest Simon from the NASA-Johnson Space Center provided a once-in-a-lifetime chance for the youngsters, bringing many samples of meteorites from the moon and Mars along with him. 

Copies of highly-recommended books from the National Braille Press were also displayed at the event, includingTouch the Stars by Noreen Grice, which featured images of constellations and other astronomical bodies that were able to be examined by touch. A big thank you to all the sponsors and other volunteers whose hard work and planning helped make the event a success. 

The San Jose Mercury News provided media coverage for the event. Check out their pictures and descriptions here! 

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Daniel Yao,11, participates in hear it / see it experiment; acid-base, endothermic reaction with baking soda and vinegar during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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Daniel Yao,11, participates in hear it / see it experiment; acid-base, endothermic reaction with baking soda and vinegar during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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Participant Ethan Fung,11, on left, with High School volunteer Thomas Luh,17, center, helps Abigail Moreno, 12, on left, with touch it, cornstarch and water experiment during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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Participant Ethan Fung,11, on left, with High School volunteer Thomas Luh,17, center, helps Abigail Moreno, 12, on left, with touch it, cornstarch and water experiment during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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Gina Kim,6, participates in the smelly balloons, diffusion of molecules through ballon membrane, during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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Gina Kim,6, participates in the smelly balloons, diffusion of molecules through ballon membrane, during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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PHD student from UC Davis, Henry Hoby Wedler,25, on front left with Dr. Maria T. Dulay, on front right, give instructions during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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PHD student from UC Davis, Henry Hoby Wedler,25, on front left with Dr. Maria T. Dulay, on front right, give instructions during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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NASA Senior Planetary Scientist Simon Clemett hold the Apollo sample brought for viewing, touching during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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NASA Senior Planetary Scientist Simon Clemett hold the Apollo sample brought for viewing, touching during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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High School volunteer Thomas Luh,17,on left, Ashutosh Pai,14, Isaias Sanchez,13, with dad Jose Sanchez, on right look at meteorite rocks brought by NASA Senior Planetary Scientist Simon Clemett, not in picture, for viewing/touch during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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High School volunteer Thomas Luh,17,on left, Ashutosh Pai,14, Isaias Sanchez,13, with dad Jose Sanchez, on right look at meteorite rocks brought by NASA Senior Planetary Scientist Simon Clemett, not in picture, for viewing/touch during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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Julian Sahlin,6 1/2, writes down what he smells as he participates in the smelly balloons, diffusion of molecules through ballon membrane, during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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Julian Sahlin,6 1/2, writes down what he smells as he participates in the smelly balloons, diffusion of molecules through ballon membrane, during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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Participates gather in groups to get started experiment smelly balloons, diffusion of molecules through ballon membrane, during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)

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Participates gather in groups to get started experiment smelly balloons, diffusion of molecules through ballon membrane, during the " SENSE-ational SCIENCE ", workshop by Dr. Maria T. Dulay, an afternoon exploring science with scientist through demonstrations and experiments that rely on your senses of hearing, smell, touch and taste. At Lawson Middle School in Cupertino, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group)