Dr Sai Pathmanathan releases children’s science experiment book ‘Utterly Jarvellous’
Dr Sai Pathmanathan (DPhil Biochemistry, 2000) is celebrating the release of her children’s science book, Utterly Jarvellous: 50 Primary Science Activities You Can Do In A Jar.
Written and developed by Sai, and published by Bloomsbury Education, Utterly Jarvellous is a jam-jar-packed science activity book for teachers and parents of Key Stage 2 children, containing more than 50 activities.
‘I was inspired to write this book having seen the amount of single-use plastics used in educational activities,’ says Sai. ‘While it was great to see so much repurposing, I couldn’t help but feel that much of it would inevitably end up in landfill.’
Sai adapted existing science activities and developed new ones, using a simple household object that everyone can find: a jar!
Along with a few little extras that anyone can find, such as paperclips, string and fruit peel (making these activities truly inclusive), Sai hopes that children everywhere can do science and be environmentally-friendly at the same time.
Science experiments in the book include stimulating a solar eclipse, building a wormery, making a lava lamp and watching a volcano erupt – all in a jar!
Sai worked as a neuroscientist before moving into science communication and education, covering all STEM subjects and all ages from nursery to postgraduate.
Her MA research looked at how young people learn accurate science from entertainment media.
Wishing everyone a very happy Friday ✨
Try to stay warm and dry out there this weekend!
We were delighted to host our annual Diversity Dinner last month, bringing together students, fellows and staff to celebrate inclusion during Black History Month.
Professor Patricia Daley opened the evening with reflections on her journey through academia and the ongoing work to advance equality at the University of Oxford, sparking thoughtful discussion among attendees.
Guests then enjoyed a three-course African-inspired menu created by members of the Black Students’ Society with our catering team.
The college community choir singing a wintry warmer up in the tower last Tuesday evening. `The Song of Winter` by Alison Burns.
Choir rehearsals are from 17:30 to 19:00 on Tuesday evenings (usually in the Stables Bar), all are welcome!
🎓 Today we celebrated our newest graduates!
Guest speaker and alumna Kate Eisenstein (MSc History of Science, Medicine and Technology, 2010) reminded us:
‘Your biggest contribution might not stem from what you know, but from the new questions you dare to ask.’
Congratulations to all who graduated today! Welcome to the Green Templeton Alumni community! 🎉
It was wonderful to see so many alumni in Hong Kong for the inaugural dinner of the Green Templeton Hong Kong Alumni Society. A fantastic start to what promises to be a thriving community.
