Wed. Apr. 22, 2026

Cuyahoga Community College: Metro Campus
building and room: TBD

We honor the Heller-Dabrowski Outstanding HS Chemistry teacher and student award winners, including those from the recent NEOSEF. In addition to interacting with the students about their award winning projects we will have a keynote:

interacting with the students about their award winning projects we will have a keynote:

The Hidden Life of Spices Ever wondered why toasting cumin transforms your dish, or how turmeric does more than add color? Join chemist-chef Chef Ky for an evening where science meets flavor. Discover how heat, fat, and alcohol unlock hidden aromas, learn the chemistry behind spice blends, and explore the health benefits in every pinch. Watch as they prepare dishes that bring these principles to life—then taste the results! Perfect for food lovers, science enthusiasts, and the simply curious.

Tentative schedule:  

4:30 pm	Executive Committee Meeting
5:30 pm	Social time and viewing of science fair projects
7:00 pm	Dinner, Awards recognition, Talk

 

Menu: Buffet dinner (menu TBD)

Registration: