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Turner J. Alfrey Visiting Professorship Lecture: Dr. Craig Hawker

Holger

Join us on June 3 for a full-day of lectures from Dr. Craig J. Hawker of the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Summer Internship Application Now Open for 2019

Group photo of student research interns for summer 2018

Deadline to apply April 22. High school juniors are eligible. Research projects involve chemistry, composite materials, computer programming, technical writing and more!

Family Astronomy Night on Wednesday, February 20, 6-8 p.m.

Moon

The presentation will focus on the planet Mercury, and if weather permits, an observing session will take place outdoors.

NEW Photosynthesis Workshop for STEM Teachers

Branch of a green plant

Recommended for middle and high school educators; provides hands-on activities for use in classroom and teachers may borrow equipment.

Family Astronomy Night on Wed, Jan 16, 6-8 p.m.

Moon

Learn about the eclipses and enjoy an observing session to view the moon, mars, and the stars!

Interns Wrap Up a STEAM-Filled Summer

Group photo of student research interns for summer 2018

57 Area Students Complete Research Projects in Chemistry, Engineering, and Technical Writing.

3D Printing Workshops for Teachers Now Enrolling

3D Printer

Join us for a Basic or Advanced 3D Printing Workshop, or an open lab to work on a project.

STEM “Stew” Camp

Middle School Students

MSU St. Andrews hosted a hands-on science camp from August 21 to August 24 for middle school students in Midland and the surrounding region.

Canceled: Astronomy and Telescope Night

Moon

The next stargazing night is scheduled for November 15, from 6-8 p.m is CANCELED due to the weather forecast.

STEAM Internship Spotlight: Lewis Acid Catalysis

Two Students from Group

Maya Albright, Jared Gonder, Madylin Sherman (all from Midland High School), Kaedon Cleland-Host (Dow High School), Samuel Layher (Great Lakes Bay Early College) and Sarah Syeda (Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy) and their mentor, Dr. Jack Kruper have been working on two projects this summer: using Lewis acids for novel refrigerants and assisting in the intermediate step when synthesizing an antimicrobial (Zyvox)….