Cool Chem 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 16 from 10-1! Cool Chemistry is our annual outreach event for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls to explore chemistry with hands on demos! The event will take place at Smith Hall, 207 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (UMN East Bank Campus)
Funding for WISE events has been provided by grants received from the UMN Department of Chemistry, UMN Office of Equity and Diversity Women's Center and Beckman Coulter Foundation.
The Chemistry WISE team is open to individuals of all gender identities. Our programming is designed for all individuals who are comfortable in a space that centers on supporting and celebrating the experiences of women in science and engineering. All people, regardless of gender identity, are welcome to attend.