Neil Garg

Professor / UCLA Chemistry and Biochemistry

Neil Garg is a Distinguished Professor in the UCLA Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. Through his talk today, Professor Garg will show us that organic chemistry does not have to be intimidating and how it can actually relate to our everyday lives.

Recommended grade range for this talk: 3rd-5th

Sessions

Organic Chemistry in the Movies
Despite its bad reputation, organic chemistry is awesome and is all round us. In this presentation, attendees will learn some of the basics of organic chemistry (yes, even kids can learn it!), while enjoying short clips from family-friendly movies. Recommended grade levels for this talk: 3rd-5th