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Protein Power: Learn How to Measure Life's Building Blocks

Proteins are an important building block for all life. Not counting water, humans are about 41% protein. Propteins make metabolism happen, power our muscles, provide structure beyond the skeleton, and countless other functions. In fact, proteins are so important that the U.S. government recommends that 10–35% of the total calories you consume be in the form of protein. Because protein is so important, measuring protein amounts is one of the most common things biochemists do. Join the MSU Biochemistry Club in a quick hands-on experiment to measure protein amounts in some common foods. You will have the opportunity to learn all about how protein measurements work and see and use some of the advanced instrumentation used to make these measurements.

Presented by:

  • Sean Weise, Instructor, Biochemistry, MSU
  • Colin Finnegan, Student, Biochemistry, MSU
  • Anika Babel, Student, Biochemistry, MSU
  • Murtaza Barkarar, Student, Biochemistry, MSU
  • Sadie Hayman, Student, Biochemistry, MSU
  • Meghan McGill, Student, Biochemistry, MSU

Suggested for ages: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Plant and Animal Sciences
  • STEAM Expo Days 149

Time and Location

  • 4/6/2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 3202

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