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Science of Crystals

Type: Presentation

Description:
Crystalline materials are important in many different technologies, from smartphones to lasers. This activity will allow kids (and kids at heart) to learn about a wide variety of crystals with different optical, electrical, and mechanical properties. As fascinating and often strikingly beautiful objects, crystals are an ideal gateway into the fields of solid-state chemistry, condensed matter physics, and materials engineering. We have developed hands-on activities tasking participants to identify single crystals from nature and the lab (e.g., garnet, fluorite, pyrite, ruby, alexandrite, zirconia) and to explore their optical and mechanical properties using simple tools.

Presented by:

  • Md Towhidur Rahman, Research Assistant, Mechanical Engineering, MSU

Ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Science Education
  • STEAM Expo Days 120
  • Hands-on Science 80

Time and Location

  • Date/Time: 4/1/2023 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility First Floor South Wing

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