Dazzling Demos

Appropriate for: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, Over 21 years only

Refik Anadol is a media artist, director, and pioneer in the aesthetics of machine intelligence. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California, where he owns and operates Refik Anadol Studio and RAS LAB, the Studio’s research practice centered around discovering and developing new approaches to data narratives and artificial intelligence.

Anadol’s body of work addresses the challenges, and the possibilities, that ubiquitous computing has imposed on humanity. His artwork explores how the perception and experience of time and space are radically changing with machines dominating our everyday lives. Anadol is intrigued by how the digital age and machine intelligence allow for a new aesthetic language to create enriched environments that offer a dynamic perception of space.

Located within what was once a boiler for the former Shaw Lane Power Plant, this Infinity Room translates real time power consumption date from the on-campus T.B. Simon Power Plant into an immersive art experience by using machine learning algorithms. The rate of movement is controlled by overall power use. The density of the patterning is influenced by the number of different consumers of the power supply, primarily lighting, HVAC, and office equipment.

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

The best kind of science experiment is one that you can do all by yourself. So drop by and learn from YouTuber Tommy Technetium how you can perform several experiments at home with adult help. You can learn how to explore the science of bubbles, butterflies, batteries, and much more!

Learn more about At-Home Science with Tommy Technetium

Appropriate for: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, Over 21 years only

Imagine where we would be without inventions such as the light bulb, microwave oven, or even our favorite toys. Join us as we explore the unexpected and amazing tales of how these everyday modern marvels came to exist and celebrate the scientists and inventors who made them possible.

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Appropriate for: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, Over 21 years only

We will offer short, 15-minute planetarium shows every 30 minutes. Come see what's up in the night sky.

Learn more about Abrams Planetarium Shows

Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, High school age, Over 21 years only

Explore how magnetic fields can reveal the density of unknown objects! Join researchers from the MSU Radiology Department as they demonstrate the use of magnetic levitation devices.

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Appropriate for: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, Over 21 years only

It is time to stop using plastic bottles that only serve to pollute our oceans and our planet. This presentation will demonstrate the formation of edible water bottles using simple methods with easily available ingredients such as sodium alginate and calcium lactate.

Learn more about Edible Water Bottles! Economic & Ecofriendly Alternatives to Plastic Bottles

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

Science Theatre presents Michigan Space University: Astronaut 101.

Our instructor will walk you through how to survive in space by watching two astronauts try to repair their ship and make it home to Earth. They will have to complete several fun and exciting science experiments using liquid nitrogen, a Tesla coil, a flame tube, and more! Each experiment will be explained and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask our astronauts questions. This show is a fun-filled, interactive exploration of scientific principles, perfect for the whole family!

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Appropriate for: Middle school age, High school age

Explore robotics and learn the basics of programming! You'll even have a chance to drive a VEX IQ Robot using a remote control.

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Appropriate for: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, Over 21 years only

Make your own edible ice cream aquifer! Learn about aquifers and groundwater and how you can protect water resources. Find out how groundwater in the aquifer can become contaminated by watching what happens when you start adding chocolate syrup, sprinkles, and soda to your ice cream aquifer.

Learn more about Edible Ice Cream Aquifers: What Can You Learn About Groundwater?

Appropriate for: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, Over 21 years only

Gather around the campfire at Woldumar Nature Center for a fun evening of s'mores, flashlight hikes, and exciting hands-on activities focused on science in nature. Come hike the trails after dark, dissect owl pellets, learn about how to identify trees, and more! We’ll end the night with a colorful fire presentation around the campfire, so come join us to learn more about the nature that’s right in our backyards! Presented by Woldumar Nature Center and Graduate Women in Science Mid-Michigan.

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