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December 2019
Family Astronomy & Telescope Night for December
Free
NOTE: The presentation will take place rain or shine, and only the observing segment is subject to weather conditions. Did you know that this is the best time to see the planet Saturn in the evening sky for the rest of the year? And that Venus, Mars, Mercury, and even Uranus are also visible? Are you aware that our largest neighbor, the…
Find out more »Grant Writing Seminar for K-12 STEM Teachers
Free
Join us in a discussion about how individual teachers or schools can successfully find, apply for, and secure business and philanthropic funding for STEM education projects. Hear an overview of less-well-known entities that fund school-based STEM projects in the Midland and surrounding geographical area, including their funding requirements, eligibility restrictions, and upcoming deadlines. Get tips for putting together a successful grant application…
Find out more »Forensic DNA Fingerprinting Workshop
Free
This workshop will introduce STEM teachers to a hands-on DNA activity that can be incorporated into their classroom curriculum. The workshop will simulate human forensic testing, and participants will take DNA from a hypothetical crime scene and match it with the DNA of five potential “suspects”. Participants will learn how to use restriction enzymes to cut DNA, and gel electrophoresis to separate…
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Astronomy and Telescope Night January 21
Free
Join us for an indoor presentation, followed by outdoor viewing if weather permits.
Find out more »February 2020
3D Printing Workshop for Beginners Feb. 11 & 18
Give your students the advantages of 21st century visual aids and make your classes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics come alive! In this two-part workshop, you will gain experience with 3D printing, including: • the basic mechanics of 3D printers • how to set up a 3D printer • how to make simple objects using computer-aided design (CAD) software • how…
Find out more »Using Vernier Sensors for STEM Classroom Activities
Join us for a two-hour workshop using Vernier Sensors for STEM classroom activities. There will be opportunities to explore various sensors with hands-on training. The sensors include accelerometer, motion detector, photogate, picket fence, colorimeter, pH, and many more. All sensors will be divided into groups by disciplines such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental/Earth Science, and K-8 Science Education. After a brief training…
Find out more »Family Astronomy & Telescope Night Feb. 28
Did you know that some stars throb and pulse like a heartbeat? That some stars change their color or their brightness back and forth over days or months? Or that one of the brightest stars in our sky has suddenly dimmed quite noticeably, and astronomers don’t know why? Join us at MSU St. Andrews in Midland to learn more! Families with school-age…
Find out more »March 2020
Measuring Photosynthesis Rates for Plants in Different Light Conditions
Free
This hands-on workshop for teachers will provide participants with an overview of photosynthesis, the process by which plants transform light energy into chemical energy. Following a classroom presentation, participants will move to the lab, where they will use a Colorimeter or Spectrometer to measure color changes due to oxidation during photosynthesis. Participants will study the effect of light on photosynthesis, and compare…
Find out more »GMO Investigator Workshop March 10 & 12
This workshop will introduce STEM teachers to a hands-on DNA activity that they can incorporate into their classroom curriculum, as students determine the presence or absence of Genetically Modified (GM) DNA sequences in a variety of food samples. Using food samples from the grocery store, participants will learn to isolate DNA, and then use the techniques of PCR and gel electrophoresis to…
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