See Plants Grow in Real Time!
Attendees can manipulate carbon dioxide and light levels to witness real-time effects on photosynthesis. Young participants enjoy hands-on activities, like blocking light temporarily to observe rapid photosynthesis restarts. Older attendees experiment with adjusting light and carbon dioxide levels to observe broader impacts. Special features include "space wheat" and microtom tomatoes, unique root-view boxes, and peanuts that grow underground.
Presented by:
- Thomas Sharkey, Professor, Plant Research Laboratory, MSU
- Luke Gregory, Grad Student, Plant Research Laboratory, MSU
- Mohammad Mostofa, Assit Prof FT, Plant Research Laboratory, MSU
- Abira Sahu, Post-doc, Plant Research Laboratory, MSU
- Bianca Serda, Grad Student, Plant Research Laboratory, MSU
- Anne Steensma, Grad Student, Plant Research Laboratory, MSU
- Yuan Xu, Research Associate-Fixed Term, Plant Research, MSU
Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Scientific Disciplines:
- Plant and Animal Sciences
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