Did you know the last week of March and first week of April hold the best opportunity to view the planet of Mercury for all of 2017? Come to this event so you don’t miss it! The young crescent moon will be in the sky that night and those in attendance will also learn where to find Mercury and Mars--both by eye…

Reactive Chemicals Hazard Evaluation in Chemical Laboratories, Pilot Plants and Production Facilities Attention Registered Professional Engineers: Attendance at this course qualifies for 6 professional development hours. PDH certificates will be provided to interested parties by Mid-Michigan AIChE. Overview: Maintaining control of chemical processes at every scale from laboratory to full production scale is imperative to prevent accidents resulting in serious injury or…

Presenters Lauren Aerni-Flessner and Sobha Ramanand, grant writers in the Office of the Senior Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at Michigan State University, will discuss how area schools can successfully find, apply for, and secure foundation funding for education projects. The presentation will first give an overview of the various foundations that fund school-based STEM projects in the Midland…

This month holds the best opportunity to view both Jupiter and Saturn for all of 2017! >Telescopes will be available, but you can bring your own binoculars too! Program: At 9:00pm, there will be a short presentation about astronomy, describing the different telescopes we have; When it is dark (about 9:30pm), we will go outdoors for an observing session. Jupiter and Saturn…

Wed., July 5, 9:00-10:30pm Family Stargazing:  Astronomy and Telescope Night This month is a great opportunity to view both Jupiter and Saturn for the rest of 2017! >>Telescopes will be available, and you can bring your own binoculars. Program: At 9:00pm, there will be a short presentation about astronomy, describing the different telescopes we have; When it is dark (about 9:30pm), we…