Today I am excited to be adding the third custom design to this project!  The Backer is essentially in the role of Art Director and we work together to take their concept and turn it into a new design that is then added to the campaign where anyone can select it. These are always so fun to work on because of the power of collaboration. The resulting designs are unique and would never have existed without the creativity of their sponsoring backers. Â
The Scientific Outreach Cat works to increase accessibility, awareness, and overall understanding of the sciences. I fondly remember scientists taking time out of their busy lives to come visit my school when I was a child to give fun and exciting science demonstrations. In this pin design the Science cat has two younger cat volunteers participating in the exciting flame test! Â
Did you know that the presence of certain metal ions will influence the color of a flame? In this design we can see copper ions for the blue green flame, potassium ions for the purple flame, and lithium ions for deep red flames. This same principle is what allows for the amazing colors that we can see in fireworks!Â
Science events like this help to demystify the sciences and spark curiosity and wonder in all of us. Â
Thank you so much for supporting this project, and for being such amazing people!
