Nitrogen banana helps nail local children’s interest in science
**Photo opportunity at Wyche Primary School on Tuesday 10th March at 9am**
Monday 9th March 2009 — Children at Wyche Primary School are to receive a science lesson with a difference thanks to local industrial gas company Air Products. On Tuesday, 10th March, 2009, Anne Gresty, IT Analyst and John Roynon, Project Engineer, from Air Products will perform an exciting, interactive science demonstration to children aged between three and 11 years old.
Using actual gases such as liquid nitrogen and everyday objects including fizzy drinks, Anne and John will perform a demonstration that safely brings science to life in front of the children’s eyes. Experiments will include turning an elastic band into a nail and hammering it into a piece of wood using a Liquid Nitrogen-frozen banana and creating nitrogen filled bubbles with washing up liquid!
Sue Spencer, Head Teacher said: “Creating much needed excitement around science and engineering subjects through these demonstrations is a great. I’m sure it will encourage more of our children to think about following careers in these professions when they get older.
We are really pleased Air Products are willing to invest in the next generation of scientists that will hopefully benefit our region and the industry.”
Anne Gresty, IT Analyst and Science Ambassador at Air Products, said:
“By working with schools and conducting real science experiments linked to the National Curriculum, our aim is to capture the kids’ imaginations and dispel the myth that science is boring! Wyche Primary School is a great school with promising students; hopefully by working together we can help encourage some of them to become engineers in the future!”
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indices. The company has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and over 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.
For further information, please contact:
Emma Long, Air Products - Tel (01932) 249847
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