University Presentation Showcase: Undergraduate Division
Connecting the Amazing World of Smell to STEM Education
Presenter Hometown
Falmouth
Major
Chemistry w/ Biochemistry Concentration
Department
Chemistry
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
LiLi Zyzak
Mentor Department
Chemistry
Recommended Citation
Hardy, Mason and Shivel, Aliyah, "Connecting the Amazing World of Smell to STEM Education" (2026). University Presentation Showcase Event. 23.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2026/undergraduate/23
Abstract
When you think of flavors and fragrances you most likely think about your favorite food, perfume, or the smell of a childhood experience. The science of flavors and fragrances is rooted across multiple disciplines of science such as chemistry, biology, physics, and neuroscience. Yet, with all these complexities students are interacting with this science every day. Therefore, we have developed laboratory exercises that combine the sense of smell to actual laboratory experiments and the use of analytical instrumentation. Initial feedback has been positive, and we are expanding this approach at EKU.
Presentation format
Poster
Connecting the Amazing World of Smell to STEM Education
When you think of flavors and fragrances you most likely think about your favorite food, perfume, or the smell of a childhood experience. The science of flavors and fragrances is rooted across multiple disciplines of science such as chemistry, biology, physics, and neuroscience. Yet, with all these complexities students are interacting with this science every day. Therefore, we have developed laboratory exercises that combine the sense of smell to actual laboratory experiments and the use of analytical instrumentation. Initial feedback has been positive, and we are expanding this approach at EKU.
