An informal monthly lecture series to be held the 3rd Tuesday of every month
An evening of libations, edible delights and science inquiry
June's Topic:How Chemistry has Changed the Yo-Yo
Presented by:
Steve Scribner,Ph.D, Associate Professor of Chemistry,
June's Topic:How Chemistry has Changed the Yo-Yo
Presented by:
Steve Scribner,Ph.D, Associate Professor of Chemistry,
Yo-yo performer and collectorMarygrove College, Detroit, MI
Brewing Chemistry explores material science
and the development of the yo-yo.
Traditionally a wooden toy made from various hardwoods, the yo-yo has undergone significant changes as different plastics and metals have been used to produce new models. In the last 50 years, many polymers have been used to increase the durability and uniformity while decreasing production costs. Yo-yos have been shaped into various styles and forms for better performance, novelty, gifts or advertisement. In the last 20 years, materials such as graphite, aluminum and magnesium have been used to develop high performance yo-yos. This high performance, however, comes with a high price tag, upwards of several hundred dollars per yo-yo. The presentation will include a collection of yo-yos made from different types of materials, different styles and of course a yo-yo demonstration.
Tuesday, June 15th,
Dutch Treat Dinner at 6 PM
Talk Begins at 7 PM
Traffic Jam & Snug
511 West Canfield Street
Detroit, MI 48201
The Traffic Jam and Snug, established 1965, is known for their in-house bakery, microbrewery, dairy, and made-from-scratch dishes.www.trafficjamdetroit.com