October 2022 Wheel

SPOOKY MAD SCIENCE EXPO RETURNS

By Zohreh Khoshnamak, Youth Committee

On Saturday, October 15, the WAL Science Club, sponsored by the Youth Committee, will hold its sixth Spooky Mad Science Expo. The Expo celebrates science or rather STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) and Halloween.

In the past, this event has been held with the participation of the National Air & Space Museum, the Smithsonian, American Chemical Society, NFS, IDA, U.S. Patent and Trade Office, Virginia Tech, Alexandria Police Department and Alexandria Sheriff's Office, to name a few. Also, the Expo has attracted several of the “Who’s Who of the City of Alexandria,” to include the mayor, various city council members, school board members and the Superintendent of Alexandria City Public Schools. It has been covered by most of the local press and even some TV stations. The Spooky Mad Science Expo has become synonymous with our beloved WAL. It is hard to believe that the Science Club that began with my son, Nik, and his friend, Zoe, is now listed on the West End’s Calendar of Events.

Dress up and explore STEAM concepts at the 2022 Spooky Mad Science Expo.

Zohreh Khoshnamak

WAL neighbors of all ages are invited to come to the Sixth Spooky Mad Science Expo. It will be in the Terrace Lounge (211 Yoakum Parkway, Alexandria, VA 22304) from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 15 (October 22 is the rain date). Several national and local organizations, nonprofits, Thomas Jefferson High School of Technology clubs and residents with a science background will volunteer at this year’s event. As the Spooky Mad Science Expo is Halloween-themed, please feel free to dress in costume.