LU.M.EN-Lab has developed “Light and Chemistry,” an engaging and experimental initiative designed to bring science closer to the community through interactive experiences.
Led by researcher Daniel Caminos, the activity invites participants to explore various photochemical phenomena, such as light absorption, fluorescence, phosphorescence, chemiluminescence, and photoinduced reactions. Through explanatory panels and a 50 x 40 cm dark box equipped with LED lighting (RGB + 390 nm UV) and solutions of photoactive compounds, attendees can directly observe and experiment with different types of light and their effects.
The project was developed for the Interactive Science Museum (MCI) of the Faculty of Chemical Sciences (FCQ) and has been featured at various science outreach events, including the “Week of Light” (Plaza Cielo y Tierra, 2022), as well as Winter Break activities at the FCQ from 2022 to the present. It also takes part in the “Night of the Museums” as part of the initiatives organized by the MCI-FCQ.
With a participatory approach, “Light and Chemistry” establishes itself as a key tool for promoting interest in science and fostering learning through experimentation.
