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March 2019
STEM Teachers: Forensic DNA Fingerprinting Workshop
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”. The DNA used in this workshop is from a commercially available kit. Participants will learn how…
Find out more »K-12 Teachers: Basic 3D Printing Workshop
Give your students the advantages of 21st-century visual aids and make your classes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics come alive! In this full-day 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 to…
Find out more »K-12 Teachers: 3D Printing Open Workshop
These open workshops are designed for teachers or others, who have 3D printing experience and would like to get more hands-on experience with CAD and printing. Participants will use various CAD software to design models, and print with various materials including dissolvable materials, soft materials, nylon, ABS etc. There will be no formal instruction in this workshop, but instructors will assist in…
Find out more »K-12 Teachers: Advanced 3D Printing Workshop
This workshop will explore applications of 3D printing in different K-12 curricular areas. The creation of 3D objects with included openings or cavities can assist students in visualization, planning and technological understanding. Standards-oriented examples to be explored may be taken from: Geometry Chemistry Mathematics Geography Physics Elementary mechanics Prior familiarity with the simple use of 3D printers is assumed, such as gained…
Find out more »Astronomy and Telescope Night
Did you know that this is the last chance to see many of winter’s brightest deep-sky objects until next year? And that Mars and Uranus are rapidly slipping from our view as well? And, if the skies are clear, we will follow with an observing session. The Moon and Mars are visible in the early evening sky this month, both by eye…
Find out more »STEM Teachers: Photosynthesis Workshop
This hands-on workshop 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 the rates…
Find out more »STEM Teachers: Photosynthesis Workshop
This hands-on workshop 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 the rates…
Find out more »April 2019
STEM Teachers: Plant DNA Fingerprinting Workshop
This full-day workshop will introduce STEM teachers to several DNA activities that they can incorporate into their classrooms. Participants will explore genetic diversity in plants by comparing the DNA fingerprints of a variety of common herbs and vegetables. Teachers will learn several basic molecular biology techniques, including isolating DNA from plant tissue, amplifying DNA using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), setting up DNA…
Find out more »STEM Teachers: Plant DNA Fingerprinting Workshop
This full-day workshop will introduce STEM teachers to several DNA activities that they can incorporate into their classrooms. Participants will explore genetic diversity in plants by comparing the DNA fingerprints of a variety of common herbs and vegetables. Teachers will learn several basic molecular biology techniques, including isolating DNA from plant tissue, amplifying DNA using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), setting up DNA…
Find out more »Astronomy and Telescope Night
Did you know that one of the better meteor showers of the year is coming up? Have you heard about the latest black hole discovery and image? Are you aware that this is the last chance to see many of winter’s brightest deep-sky objects until next year, and that Mars is rapidly slipping from our view as well? Come to the MSU…
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