Cooking and baking involve a deep understanding of chemical reactions, the building blocks of food, and molecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. How do they all come together? Why do some flavors taste so awful together?! How can one wrong move ruin a whole dish? Conversely, how can a few simple tricks create a masterpiece?
Let’s get creative and scientific while treating your family to some home cooked food! This is the time to dive into a science that everyone will love you for. Middle School Students, join us this summer!
Have you ever wondered how combining a few simple ingredients such as eggs, flour, and sugar can transform into a delicious cake through the magic of an oven? Well, it’s not magic, it’s chemistry! Students learn the science behind cooking through hands-on activities in the kitchen. In the process, they learn the parallels between preparing a recipe and bringing up compounds to create a final product! Students will develop knowledge of chemistry and science that can lead them towards a career in chemistry while also developing practical skills in the kitchen.
This one-week summer program is designed for teens interested in chemistry. Get your oven mitts ready for Chemistry of Cooking!
Chemistry of Cooking: Desserts: June 23 - Juny 27, 2025 | Olin College, Needham, MA
Chemistry of Cooking Session 2: July 21 - July 25, 2025 | Gann/Bentley, Waltham, MA
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