Become a Plant Genome Investigator!
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.
Presented by:
- Melissa Lehti-Shiu, Assistant Professor-Fixed Term, Plant Biology, MSU
- Rajneesh Singhal, Specialist - Research-Fixed Term, Plant Biology, MSU
- Shang-Huan Chiang, Research Assistant II, Plant Biology, MSU
- Kenia Segura-Aba, Research Assistant II, Genetics Program, MSU
- Brianna Brown, Research Assistant II, Plant Biology, MSU
- Jingyao Tang, Research Assistant II, COMPUTATIONAL MATH SCI AND ENGR EGR, 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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4/11/2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2202
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4/12/2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2202