STEAM Expo Days

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Seeing is believing. That is why this program will allow pre-K to elementary school-aged children to experiment hands-on with magnifying lenses and microscopes so that they can explore the unseen microscopic world of cells and tissues. The program will introduce young children to fun but powerful technologies that can reveal the tiny parts that make up us and our surroundings. Children will get to look at prepared microscope slides of animal, insect, fungi, and plant cells/tissues. They can also prepare their own samples of plants, soil, and sand for microscopic viewing. There will also be coloring print-outs and fun sticker handouts for the children.

Learn more about A Kid's-Eye View of the Microscopic World

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Use magnetic marbles representing protons and neutrons to model a nucleus, then smash it to pieces just like scientists at MSU’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams! FRIB is a world-leading laboratory for creating and studying rare isotopes that don’t exist on Earth. This is your chance to create exotic nuclei and discover more about FRIB research!

Learn more about A Smashing Time with Nuclei at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Every day we turn on our faucets, showers, dishwashers, laundry machines, and countless other water-dependent conveniences without stopping to consider: Where does all that water come from? For the tri-county region of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, 100% of our water comes from below ground. Through a private well or a public utility, we all rely heavily on groundwater. Stop by and learn all about groundwater as we build the region’s Saginaw Aquifer in a Cup!

Learn more about All About Groundwater: Saginaw's Aquifer in a Cup

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Join us at the Neuroscience Fair! One of our stuffed animals had a little tumble and needs a brain check-up! Visitors will get to pick a stuffed animal and help “scan” the toy’s head using a pretend MRI machine. As they learn how doctors take pictures of the brain to make sure everything is okay, kids get to see images of real brains and talk about how medical tools—though sometimes loud or unfamiliar—can help us feel better and stay safe.

Learn more about Animal Brain Scanner

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Join us at the Neuroscience Fair! Explore our brain zoo and see the wild diversity of brains across the animal kingdom! At this interactive station, participants will examine real and model animal brains, compare structures, and discover how brain anatomy relates to behavior. Try the guessing game: match each brain to its animal and flip the card to check your answer. Along the way, we’ll highlight different brain areas and discuss how evolution has shaped the brain.

Learn more about Animal Brains

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Movement plays an important role in our life—from everyday activities like walking, to activities like sports or dance that require years and years of practice. Do you know how well you move? In this presentation, find out how technology helps us understand how to measure human movement, motor skills, and how we use this knowledge to help people with movement impairments.

Learn more about Are You the Next Olympic Athlete? Learn How to Measure Movement and Motor Skills

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Become a chemist for a day! In this hands-on challenge, you’ll mix ingredients using an automated system that runs reactions with electricity instead of heat or flames. Watch the current rise as your reaction speeds up; the higher the current, the higher your score! Try to beat the computer as it learns from your choices and predicts new combinations. This fun, game-style experiment shows how scientists use automation and artificial intelligence to discover faster, cleaner, and smarter ways to make molecules.

Learn more about Automation Arcade: Exploring Chemistry with AI

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age

Rewild and reconnect with nature with the Beal Botanical Garden! Take a peek into the tiny world of pollinators using our microscopes and discover how pollinators help plants thrive. Then mix and match unexpected plants to create a your own custom tea bag, bringing a dose of nature home with you!

Learn more about Beal: Rewilding and Reconnecting

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

How do scientists figure out what’s in the world around us, from the air we breath to the food we eat?

In Analyze This!, visitors will explore hands-on activities created by MSU chemistry undergraduate students from selected student projects in CEM 434 (Advanced Analytical Chemistry) in fall 2025. Each booth features a student-designed experiment or interactive demo that reveals how analytical chemists detect, measure, and visualize the elements and molecules, the invisible building blocks of matter, in environment and biological systems we care about.

From exploring color and light to uncovering hidden elements and molecules, these activities invite visitors to think like chemical detectives. Stop by to analyze, discover, and see how analytical chemistry connects to everyday life!

Learn more about Become a Chemical Detective! Learn How to Analyze Elements and Molecules

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Every living thing has a genome—DNA consisting of the letters A, T, G, and C—with instructions for how to grow and develop. Decoding these instructions is fun and requires good investigation skills. We invite you to put on your detective hat and solve the mystery of why “identical twin” plants that differ by only a single DNA letter have completely different appearances. As a plant genome investigator, you will learn how scientists use both computers and experiments to decode the information hidden in genomes.

Learn more about Become a Plant Genome Investigator!

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age

Even though pollution may not be visible at first sight, there may be clues hiding under the surface! Join us in learning to identify water contamination through applying skills from chemistry and biology. Testing water chemistry, observing organism behavior and biology, can provide insight into water contamination identification and effects. Take measurements, make observations, brainstorm solutions, and train with us to become a water detective! (Recommended to audience members age pre-K through fifth grade).

Learn more about Become a Water Detective!

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

This interactive program showcases how plants defend themselves and adapt to their environments. Participants will explore physical and chemical defenses, observe insects interacting with protected and unprotected plants, and link plant defense chemicals to everyday items like coffee and disinfectants. A Lego challenge lets participants design tomato plants to survive stressors like drought or herbivory. Through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and real-world connections, the program highlights the importance of plant defenses, their ecological roles, and the need for sustainable practices. Fun, accessible, and relevant, it’s perfect for all ages.

Learn more about Botanical Battlegrounds: Adapt, Survive, and Thrive!

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age

Blow bubbles and see if you can balance them on your hands!

Learn more about Bouncing Bubbles

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Join us at the Neuroscience Fair! Need a moment to unwind? Little ones can take a break from the buzz of the fair in this kid-friendly space filled with coloring pages, simple games, and soft toys. There’s no schedule, no instructions, just a comfy spot to relax, reset, and enjoy some quiet play. Whether it’s a few minutes of coloring or a full-on toy adventure, this zone is perfect for recharging little brains before jumping back into the excitement.

Learn more about Brain Break

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Join us at the Neuroscience Fair! Think you know how the brain works? Put your knowledge to the test in our “Myth or Fact?” sorting challenge! Participants will examine common brain statements and decide whether they’re true or just popular misconceptions. As we reveal the real science behind each claim, visitors will learn how neuroscience research helps us separate fact from fiction.

Learn more about Brain Myths Busted!

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Join us at the Neuroscience Fair! Put your brain together—literally! At this hands-on station, participants will assemble a colorful puzzle of the brain using velcro-backed pieces. As you build, we’ll explore what each region does—from vision in the occipital lobe to movement in the motor cortex. Once complete, they can take a puzzle set home or scan the QR code to print their own.

Learn more about Brain Puzzle

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Create your own forest using Legos and see how the temperature changes under your trees in different weather conditions. Can you make your forest cooler or warmer? What has the biggest impact: wind, sunlight, or rain? The temperature inside a forest is crucial for the animals and plants that live there, but climate models usually only predict the temperature above the trees, not underneath them. To improve predictions about climate change, we need to better understand this often overlooked area between the ground and the treetops.

Learn more about Build Your Own Forest!

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age

Use your creativity and build with us!

Learn more about Building Station

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) are microscopic roundworms used as model organisms in biological research. Part of their power as model organisms is that they are inexpensive, fast to raise, have a transparent body for ease of observation, and are simple with a complete sequenced genome. Although 1 mm long, C. elegans share multiple organ systems and genes with humans, making them an ideal tool for studying fundamental biological processes, genetics, aging, and various diseases. In this program, students will get to observe C. elegans under a microscope and learn how they are grown, behave, and move through multiple hands-on crafts and activities.

Learn more about C. Elegans: A Tiny Worm with a Big Impact

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

There are over 800 million cats worldwide, with more than half living outdoors. A single unspayed female cat and her offspring can potentially produce thousands of kittens within a few years! This session examines the causes of rapid population growth and the impacts of cat overpopulation on communities. Explore effective management strategies like Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and using cats for rodent control while discovering ways to support outdoor cats. Learn practical skills, such as creating DIY shelters using simple household materials, to provide essential resources for these cats and promote their well-being. Join us to gain hands-on experience in supporting outdoor cats while addressing population concerns!

Learn more about Cats Are Taking Over the World! How Can We Help

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Explore the microscopic world that makes up all living things. Cells are the smallest unit of life and are found everywhere—from plants and bacteria to your own body! At our demonstration, you'll use microscopes to view cell types up close. Discover how these tiny structures work together like a bustling city, each with specialized roles that keep life running smoothly. Whether you're curious about science or just want to see something amazing, Cell City is your gateway to the building blocks of life!

Learn more about Cell City: Explore the Building Blocks of Life

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Learn about the chemistry of vision, smell, and taste! Poster presentations will provide scientific principles behind the human senses and the molecules associated with them. Hands-on activities will keep kids of all ages involved and engaged!

Learn more about Chemistry of the Human Senses

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age

Explore color mixing by seeing what happens when you add water to art! Create beautiful butterflies using markers and coffee filters.

Learn more about Chromatography Butterflies

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Have you ever wondered why chemicals are colorful, or how some chemical reactions change color? Come explore acids and bases while learning how we can test chemicals in our everyday lives with fruits and vegetables. Or, unpack the “stoplight reaction” and determine why a solution magically changes color when shaken. Still not convinced? Come back and learn how to make thermochromic slime…it knows how hot it is!

Learn more about Color Me Chemical!

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Crops can’t run from danger, so how do they survive scorching heat, dry soil, or hungry insects? Step up to the C-SPIRIT booth and become a Crop Defender! Explore real crop samples, pick up colorful defense cards, and decide which protection each crop uses to stay healthy. Then check your answers to discover the secret: Crops make special natural helpers, tiny compounds that keep them healthy during heat, drought, and pest attacks. See how these natural defenses help farmers grow strong crops and support a more sustainable future for agriculture.

Learn more about Crop Defenders

Appropriate for: All Ages

The MSU Campus Archaeology Program works to mitigate and protect the archaeological resources on campus. The Campus Archaeology Program (CAP) works with multiple departments across the university to make sure that this cultural heritage is protected. Each construction project on campus that disturbs the earth is properly mitigated by CAP. Materials and artifacts that are recovered by CAP are then processed and analyzed in a lab and eventually brought out to the public at outreach events. CAP works to contribute to the public understanding of MSU’s cultural heritage through contributions to academic journals, giving talks and presentations on campus, and developing outreach opportunities throughout the community.

Learn more about Digging Up the Past: MSU Campus Archaeology Program

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

At the Moral Minds Lab, we study how we become moral beings. Using insights and techniques from social and developmental psychology, we conduct fun, game-like studies with children (ages 3-12) and adults to explore how our social environments and culture shape our morals.

Learn more about Discover How Children Think with the Moral Minds Lab!

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the blueprint of life. DNA carries the genetic code that determines how every organism develops, functions, and reproduces. In this interactive activity, participants will extract DNA from strawberries, a fruit that has eight sets of chromosomes, making it possible to observe the DNA without a microscope. Along with the hands-on activity, we will explore why DNA is essential for life, how it functions, and how scientists utilize it today in various fields, including disease research, ancestry testing, and genetic engineering.

Learn more about DNA: The Microscopic, But Berry Important Molecule

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Join us at the Neuroscience Fair! Join us to explore what neuroscience can teach us about the contributions of our microbes to brain development. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, we will discover the incredible impact of microbes on our brain growth and learn about the ways that our lifestyles (for example, antibiotic over usage) may be affecting our microbes and therefore our brain development. All age groups are welcome!

Learn more about Do Microbes Shape your Brain?

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Join us at the Neuroscience Fair! Step into the role of a neuroscientist! At this playful photo booth, kids and families can gear up in lab coats, colorful gloves, pretend glasses, and other science-themed props to look the part of a neuroscientist. From plush neurons to toy insects and stethoscopes, each item sparks curiosity about what scientists use in the lab and why. Don’t forget to snap a photo and share it with the hashtag #MSUNeuroFair to show off your scientific style!

Learn more about Dress Like a Neuroscientist

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Elementary particles are the building blocks of everything around us, making up atoms on the smallest scales. Scientists use huge machines like particle accelerators and underground laboratories to investigate them and learn how to use their properties to discover new technology. Using simple detectors, you can see these particles for yourself! We'll use muon detectors to investigate cosmic rays from outer space, a cloud chamber to see the decay products of radioactivity, and a live stream from particle experiments around the world. Learn about the experiments at MSU and beyond that are investigating the smallest particles in the universe!

Learn more about Elementary Particles: Detecting the Invisible

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

What makes MSU’s supercomputer so super? The key ingredient is called parallel processing. In other words, MSU’s supercomputer can do many things at once, while a normal laptop computer can do comparatively few things at once. Learn more about parallel processing in a fun, interactive, and hands-on demonstration called a “Raspberry Pi Supercomputer.” Play our educational video game with a mock supercomputer to see how much of a performance improvement you can create with parallel processing!

Learn more about Experiment with Supercomputing Through a Video Game

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Many people know their clinical specimens get sent to the medical laboratory, but what happens next? Who performs the testing, and how is it done? Visit the Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics table, do hands-on activities, and learn about the scientists who perform medical laboratory testing every day!

Learn more about Explore Medical Laboratory Science!

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

MSU’s supercomputer can perform four quadrillion math operations in a single second. One human working every second of every day would take over 128 million years to do the same! This massive speedup is critical for computational researchers from every discipline to conduct their work. The Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research (ICER) provides support and services for this cyberinfrastructure. Join ICER in exploring the supercomputing center in a virtual 360-degree tour that walks you through critical hardware components, the impressive cooling system, the process of running applications, and more!

Learn more about Explore the Nuts and Bolts of MSU's Supercomputer!

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

This program is intended to educate the public on the science of optics and photonics through presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. A poster presentation will showcase applications of optics in our daily life, from cameras, LCD displays, 3D movies, optical communications, and advanced optical sensors. The on-site demonstrations and hands-on activities will present and explain interesting optical phenomena including light transmission and reflection, light polarizations, fiber optics, and lasers.

Learn more about Explore the Science of Light

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Explore how MSU’s supercomputer enables researchers to use artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate research! Hosted by the Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research, our booth features interactive AI modules that showcase how advanced computing hardware, such as graphics processing units (GPUs), accelerate complex computations and enable smarter, faster technology. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious, come see how supercomputers are shaping the future of innovation.

Learn more about Explore the World of Artificial Intelligence with MSU’s Supercomputer

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Discover how corn plants grow and “recycle” themselves as they develop. Explore the life cycle of this incredible plant, learn how low nutrition affects its growth, how corn cells are organized, and about their natural repair processes.
But that’s not all . . . grab a jar with colorful glass-gem Indian corn kernels for planting at home, and enjoy some yummy popcorn while you're here! It’s science, snacks, and fun all in one place!

Learn more about Exploring Growth and Self-Recycling with Corn!

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Visit the Water and Life Interface Institute booth to discover how life survives without water! Sample astronaut ice cream, explore resurrection plants, and see water bears under a microscope. Make your own seed necklace and chat with researchers about why scientists study plants, animals, and fungi that can withstand extreme dehydration—and how you can join the “Tardigrade Hunting” project. (Nondairy astronaut treats available.)

Learn more about Exploring Life Without Water

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Join us at the Neuroscience Fair! Add a splash of science to your smile! At this colorful station, visitors can choose from a selection of neuroscience-themed face paint designs or opt for a fun science temporary tattoo. From neurons and brains to lightning bolts of thought, each design celebrates the wonders of the brain. We keep it simple with one design per visitor at a time and encourage everyone to swing by the “Dress Like a Neuroscientist” booth afterward for a photo in full science style.

Learn more about Face Painting

Appropriate for: Elementary school age, Middle school age

A decorative dam divides two pools of water. In the “downstream” pool, there will be a group of plastic fishes. Participants must move the good (native) fish past the dam, while keeping the bad (invasive) fish away. Participants will identify native and invasive fish based on a Fish ID guide with pictures. If the participants move enough good fish past the dam within the time limit, and with reasonable accuracy, then they get a prize!

Learn more about Fish Filter Frenzy

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Get ready for two exciting chemistry demonstrations! First, discover how to inflate a balloon without using your breath by mixing baking soda and vinegar. This fizzy reaction produces carbon dioxide gas that makes the balloon grow before your eyes. Then, watch the “elephant toothpaste” experiment, where a simple mix of hydrogen peroxide, yeast, and dish soap creates a towering, bubbly foam. Both activities use safe, everyday materials to showcase how chemical reactions release gases and energy. Kids will see science come alive with fizz, foam, and fun!

Learn more about Fizzing Balloons and Mini Elephant Toothpaste: Chemistry Fun in Action!

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Join the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition and the Institute of Agricultural Technology as we explore the amazing intersections between food and health. We will be hosting tours of our one-of-a-kind Mobile Food Processing Laboratory, conducting hands-on demos, as well as talking more about the food science, dietetics, and human nutrition majors. Come have a FOOD time with us!

Learn more about Food Science, Human Nutrition, and Your Health

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Figuring out where something is from and where it has been are important questions for many different fields of science. Ecologists often study where different animals migrate and how their diet changes over time. Environmental scientists need to determine where pollution is coming from and who should be responsible for cleaning it up. Stable isotopes can provide key insights that help answer the “Where?”, “When?”, “Who?”, and “In what magnitude?” questions that different types of scientists ask.

Learn more about From Meals to Molecules: Solving Mysteries with Stable Isotopes

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Join us at the Neuroscience Fair! Looking for ways to challenge and inspire your academically advanced student? Stop by the GATE booth to learn about Michigan State University’s Gifted and Talented Education programs for students in grades 4 and up. Whether you're curious about accelerated math, humanities, foreign languages, or hands-on summer experiences, GATE offers differentiated learning pathways designed to meet gifted students where they are. Representatives will be available to answer questions about academic year programs, summer camps, testing and placement, and how to get started. From middle school enrichment to high school acceleration, GATE helps families navigate options that support deep learning, creativity, and growth. Come explore what’s possible!

Learn more about Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

Appropriate for: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age

In this hands-on water filtration activity, students design and build their own filters to clean "dirty" water mixed with glitter, beads, and other fake pollutants. Using simple materials like cotton balls, sand, pebbles, wood chips, and paper, each student will experiment with different layered filters to trap pollutants and clean the contaminated water. This activity will explore how filtration works, promote problem-solving, and create environmental awareness. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of clean drinking water through modeling real-world water treatment using everyday materials.

Learn more about Glitter Water Filtration

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Explore how Earth’s water systems are connected through the flow of water! In this interactive exhibit, participants will engage with physical models and digital demonstrations to explore how water moves through the environment. Participants can pour water onto a 3D-printed landscape and watch how it makes its way downstream, digitally place a drop of water somewhere in the U.S. and follow its path to the ocean, and observe how water moves along Earth’s surface as we add water to a physical model.

Learn more about Go with the Flow: Exploring the Movement of Water!

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Join us at the Neuroscience Fair! Think your aim is sharp? Try it with your vision shifted! At this station, you’ll throw bean bags at a target—first with normal vision, then while wearing prism goggles that bend your visual field. As your throws go hilariously off-course, your brain begins to adapt in real time. This hands-on challenge reveals the power of neuroplasticity, or how your brain rewires itself through practice. It’s fast-paced, funny, and surprisingly brainy. Come test your toss and see your brain in action!

Learn more about Goofy Goggles

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Learn about how plants interact with their environment, including different climates and their insect mutualists. We will bring plant specimens from the Plant Biology Conservancy to illustrate how plants can be adapted to different environments. We will also bring plants that will help illustrate plant-insect interactions, such as carnivorous plants, flowering plants, and ant plants. Kids can participate in a matching game to determine which plants go with which insects. We will also provide coloring pages with information on native Michigan plants that people can take with them.

Learn more about Grow Your Botanical Knowledge

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Join us for a popular quiz-style game show that asks questions like: “How are science skills useful?” and “What can I do in science careers?” The answers will surprise you! Of course, there will be fabulous prizes for our contestants!

Learn more about Game Show: So You Want to Be a Scientist!

Appropriate for: High school age, 18 years and above

As urban living surges, Americans are returning to their roots through community gardens—but what design elements truly cultivate vibrant, socially cohesive spaces? Partnering with Greater Lansing Food Bank, this Master of Arts in Environmental Design study delved into 50 diverse gardens in Lansing, Michigan, combining site visits and a survey to uncover which garden features spark community bonds and simplify upkeep. The findings aim to empower current and future gardeners with practical tools, transforming urban plots into lively hubs of connection and growth—fostering both food and friendship in city landscapes.

Learn more about Cultivating Wellness: The Impact of Community Gardens in Lansing