Fantastic Nuclei and Where to Find Them
Stars are fascinating to study, but you wouldn’t want to go there and take measurements yourself. MSU’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) can recreate the stellar environment for more controlled (and safer) research. Discover how our researchers are producing the kinds of nuclei only found in stars and giving them the right energy to duplicate stellar reactions! You'll use several hands-on demonstrations to understand how FRIB smashes nuclei and measures their invisible fragments.
Presented by:
- Zachary Constan, Outreach Coordinator, FRIB, MSU
Suggested for ages: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Scientific Disciplines:
- Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry
For more information:
Read more about Fantastic Nuclei and Where to Find Them (external site)
Time and Location
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4/6/2025 1:00 - 1:30 PM
Location: STEM Teaching & Learning Facility Workshop Stage