Critter Collectors: Fieldwork Exploration Zone
How do researchers collect their study animals? They head into the field and get hands-on! This program introduces kids to different types of organisms and the methods scientists use to gather them. Learn how to spot a squid hidden in the sand and capture it with a net. Try collecting insects from plants using specialized tools. Explore the world of anemones under a microscope. Through these activities, kids will discover how researchers find and study animals in the wild while gaining a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Presented by:
- Lacey Bishop-Schouster, Grad. Researcher, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Michigan State University
- Elizabeth Heath-Heckman, Assistant Professor, Microbiology, Genetics, and Immunology, Michigan State University
- Joey Krampen, Grad Researcher, University of Michigan
- Kyle Davis, Grad Researcher, Integrative Biology, Michigan State University
- Madison Emery, Post-Doc Researcher, Microbiology, Genetics, and Immunology, Michigan State University
- Grace DeMilio, Undergraduate Researcher, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University
- Elizabeth Widun, Undergraduate Researcher, Microbiology, Genetics, Immunology, Michigan State University
- Lauren Bottini, Undergraduate Researcher, Microbiology, Genetics, Immunology, Michigan State University
- Camille Boucaud, Graduate Researcher, Microbiology, Genetics, and Immunology, Michigan State University
- Alice Walker, Research Technician, Microbiology, Genetics, and Immunology, Michigan State University
Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age
Scientific Disciplines:
- Plant and Animal Sciences
For more information:
Read more about Critter Collectors: Fieldwork Exploration Zone (external site)
Times and Locations
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4/11/2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2130
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4/12/2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2130