Science Is Sweet: Chemistry Of Sweets

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Posted 2026-01-25 by Jane ⇒ follow

Mon 02 Nov 2026

This event pays tribute to George Washington Carver in a chill science vibe, mixing brainy experiments with the sugary side of life. Picture a program where sweets get the nerd treatment, proving that your favorite candies are basically plant-powered magic.

A Ferrara candy chemist teams up with a Field Museum botanist to break down how botany and lab wizardry turn everyday plants into those addictive treats we all sneak. Its a sneaky way to learn something while eyeing the snacks.

More information at www.fieldmuseum.org/our-events/meet-a-scientist/science-is-sweet-chemistry-of-sweets