The Age of Salt in Michigan
Salt, scientifically identified as sodium chloride (NaCl), holds a crucial presence in our world, influencing oceans, Earth's interior, our food, and our bodies. In winter, the sight of salt-covered roadways is familiar, rooted in science, as salt lowers water's freezing point, transforming ice into liquid. Michigan's history is intertwined with salt, harboring a concealed subterranean realm beneath Detroit—the salt mines, formed approximately 400 million years ago.
Presented by:
- Luisa Chavarria, Graduate Student, Earth and Environmental Science, MSU
- Allison Pease, Graduate Student, Earth and Environmental Science, MSU
- Devika Padmakumar, Graduate Student, Earth and Environmental Science, MSU
Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Scientific Disciplines:
- Archaeology and Geology
Times and Locations
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4/13/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2202
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4/14/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2202