SOfIA 2016 schedule
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The Chemistry of Baking
Group Members
- Laura Moore, Professor of Chemistry (Biochemistry)
- Brad Sturgeon, Associate Professor of Chemistry (Physical
- Stephanie Saey, returning Junior Biochemistry/Biopsychology major
- Annie Axup, returning Junior Biochemistry major
- Rachel Sitko, incoming Freshman Chemistry major
- Gabrielle Nance, incoming Freshman Chemistry major
- Zelinda Taylor, incoming Freshman Biochemistry major
- Samantha Brosend, incoming Freshman Biochemistry major
- Brandon Allen, incoming Sophomore Chemistry major
- Tatyanna Ellis, incoming Freshman Biochemistry major
Week 1 (July 31- Aug 6th)
Sun July 31
- 1-3 pm -Check-in. Center for Science and Business (CSB)
- 5 pm - Introductory Picnic: Dunlap Terrace (In front of Stockdale.)
Mon Aug 1
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Chemistry of Baking Introduction CSB 201
- Activity: Let's Make Some Bread.
- Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm CSB 201
- Presentation/Introduction to students [Book]
- (yes...each of you get a book to take home...i suggest you write your name on the inside cover and to make notes in your book.)
- The Chemistry of Flour (read/discuss together page 2 of book)
- watch these video:
- https://youtu.be/R7MQv4p6N18?list=PLyXB_5jh_8AiIFKwtEYQwYbaG3nFfqrXM
- https://youtu.be/0gITBy-N6X0?list=PLyXB_5jh_8AiIFKwtEYQwYbaG3nFfqrXM
- and any other videos that you think look interesting.
- HOMEWORK: ask students to read through page 19 in the book before tomorrow AM.
Tues Aug 2
- 9:00 am - 12 pm
- 1) Processing/baking the dough (continuation of the Let's Make Some Bread activity).
- 2) Discussion of leavening agents (see book page 4)
- Can you write out the chemical reaction for baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) with an acid (use HCl) to form carbon dioxide and water?
- Review/Discuss Chapter 4 (Yeast Rolls and Loaves) to note the differences between the recipes. Is there a recipe you want to try?
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm Flour: Making dough with different types of flour.
- Activity: Make Some Biscuits
- Results: Results of Biscuits
- Activity: Make Some Biscuits
Weds Aug 3
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Gluten?
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm "Tips and Tricks" by Baker/Math Professor Mary McDermott (confirmed) CSB 201.
Thrus Aug 4
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Activity: Cookies
- Resutls Results
- SAVE some cookies for Friday afternoon snacks. Consider making a sign to indicate the difference in recipe.
- Resutls Results
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm "Tips and Tricks" by Baker/Biology Professor Eric Engstrom.
Before leaving lab, look through the book or online (see links below) to find a cupcake recipe to be made Friday am...these cupcakes, along with cookies will be shared at the Friday afternoon SOfIA colloquium.
- (ingredients may need to be purchased)
Fri Aug 5
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cupcakes (to be shared at afternoon Colloquium)
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm Prep cupcakes/cake for colloquium.
- 2:00 - 4:00 pm SOfIA Colloquium (required attendance)
Sat Aug 6
- no planned activities
Week 2 (Aug 7-Aug 13)
Sun Aug 7
- no planned activities
Mon Aug 8
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recap of last week's activities/update documentation/wiki.
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm Visit a pizza maker/Science-Business connection.
Tues Aug 9
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Water Chemistry/Ion Chromatography (presentation by Brad)
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm Prep of dough with different water ions.
Weds Aug 10
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Data analysis Ion Chromatography
- Bread proofing/baking
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm Bread baking
Thrus Aug 11
(Brad gone at TugFest)
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Make Pie/Tart Crusts
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm Pie/Tart Fillings
Fri Aug 12
(Brad gone)
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Prep baked good for colloquium
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm Prep fro colloquium
- 2:00 - 4:00 pm SOfIA Colloquium (required attendance)
- 6:00 - late Fireworks at TugFest (Le Claire, IA) with possible tour of fireworks setup.
Sat Aug 13
(Brad gone)
- no planned activities
Week 3 (Aug 14-Aug 20)
Sun Aug 14
- no planned activities
Mon Aug 15
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Visit bakery
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm Visit to CSB by Baker Rae Connelly
Tues Aug 16
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm TBA
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm TBA
Weds Aug 17
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm TBA
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm TBA
Thrus Aug 18
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm TBA
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 3:00 pm TBA
Fri Aug 19
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Prep for Colloquium
- 12:00 noon Lunch (provided in Stockdale Center Caf)
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm Prep for colloquium
- 2:00 - 4:00 pm SOfIA Colloquium (required attendance)
Sat Aug 20
- Official "Move-In Day"
- AM (?) - Poster session
- PM (?) - Matriculation
OTHER
America's Test Kitchen
Tour of Lance Private Brands: Vista Bakery Inc 3000 Mount Pleasant St Burlington, IA 52601 Phone: (319) 754-6551
Add cracker reicipe
Food processors (4) form aking pie crust/cracker dough/etc)
Purchase baking pans
Experiment: baking stone vs duth over (moisture/heat differences)
Building a proofing box
Visit Subway to heard how they make their bread.
Experiment: Glass vs metal bread pans
French baguette?
Invite Eric Engstrom to talk about his bread making.