Molecular Diffusion: Just a Bunch of Collisions!
We will explore collisions in many different ways: on the tabletop, in a microscope and with computer simulation. We will show that each collision conserves momentum. Put lots of collisions together and you get diffusion, an important phenomenon in biology and chemistry. A simulation of a cell shows how diffusion affects molecules of different shapes and sizes.
Presented by:
- Lisa Lapidus, Professor, Physics and Astronomy, MSU
- Michael Feig, Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, MSU
Suggested for ages: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Scientific Disciplines:
- Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry
- Health and Human Services
Times and Locations
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4/5/2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 1202
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4/6/2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 1202