Life Without Water
Visit the Water and Life Interface Institute booth to explore the fascinating world of life without water! Enjoy astronaut ice cream samples, create a seed necklace, examine rare resurrection plants, observe water bears under a microscope, and understand the science behind studying organisms that endure extreme dehydration, including plants, animals, and fungi. (Nondairy astronaut foods will also be provided.)
Presented by:
- Elena Lazarus, Research Coordinator, BMB, MSU: Plant Resilience Institute, Plant Cell Atlas, and Water and Life Interface Institute
- Selena Rice, Specialist – Research, BMB, MSU: Plant Resilience Institute, Plant Cell Atlas, and Water and Life Interface Institute
- Gaëlle Cassin-Ross, Outreach and Training Coordinator of Plant Metabolic Network, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology & Plant Resilience Institute, MSU
- Caleb Hess, Communications Manager, ORI, MSU: Plant Resilience Institute
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
- Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry
Times and Locations
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4/13/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 3202
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4/14/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 3202