Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Rocket Day Inspires the Next Generation of Innovators

What happens when you combine baking soda, a rocket experiment, and a little curiosity? Students across the country are finding out through the third annual Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Rocket Day. We traveled to Chicago, where MIT aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli, also known as “The Space Gal,” helped students explore the excitement of science through hands-on rocket experiments using everyday household ingredients. “The ones that I love the most use Arm & Hammer baking soda because it's easily accessible,” Calandrelli shared. “It brings everybody along for the ride of science. It welcomes everybody in.” The nationwide initiative also aims to bring STEAM learning opportunities to underserved communities, inspiring students of all backgrounds to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. “When students see these everyday staples in their home, combined with the knowledge of what these ingredients can do together, it just creates a magical moment,” said Stacey Ramstedt, Chief Marketing Officer at Church & Dwight. The goal goes beyond launching rockets—it's about helping students discover their own potential. “We want students everywhere to know that they have what it takes to be the future innovator, the future engineer, the future creator,” Ramstedt added. To learn more about Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Rocket Day, visit BakingSodaRocket.com.