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Video: SU Chemistry Department Makes STEM Fun for Local Fifth Graders
Students from nearby Annie Purl Elementary School recently visited Southwestern, where they conducted experiments with the SU Chemistry Department and received a tour of campus.
March 25, 2026
March 25, 2026
Southwestern University’s Chemistry Department recently hosted students from Georgetown ISD’s Annie Purl Elementary School for a day of learning and fun. SU chemistry students worked together to create a community-engaged learning project focused on chemical education research. Fifth grade students received hands-on experience in the lab, working to create, measure, and report on homemade bath bombs. The group also received a tour of Southwestern, learning about University tradition, history, and what collegiate life is like.