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

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!