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A Kid's-Eye View of the Microscopic World

Seeing is believing. That is why this program will allow pre-K to elementary school-aged children to experiment hands-on with magnifying lenses and microscopes so that they can explore the unseen microscopic world of cells and tissues. The program will introduce young children to fun but powerful technologies that can reveal the tiny parts that make up us and our surroundings. Children will get to look at prepared microscope slides of animal, insect, fungi, and plant cells/tissues. They can also prepare their own samples of plants, soil, and sand for microscopic viewing. There will also be coloring print-outs and fun sticker handouts for the children.

 

Presented by:

  • Tommy Vo, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, MSU
  • Mamta Nirmal, PhD Student, Genetics Genome Sciences Program, MSU
  • Jared Finkel, Undergraduate research assistant, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, MSU
  • Katherine Darrow, Undergraduate research assistant, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, MSU

Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Science Education
  • Plant and Animal Sciences
  • Early Childhood Zone 13

Time and Location

  • 4/11/2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2130

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