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 hands-on 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, MSU
- Elizabeth Heath-Heckman, Assistant Professor, Micrbiology, Genetics, and Immunology, MSU
- Yuya Nishida, Graduate Researcher, Intergrative Biology, MSU
- Alice Walker, Research Technican, Micrbiology, Genetics, Immunology, MSU
- Madison Emery, Postdoctoral Researcher, Micrbiology, Genetics, Immunology, MSU
- Kyle Davis, Graduate Researcher, Intergrative Biology, MSU
- Camille Boucaud, Graduate Researcher, Micrbiology, Genetics, Immunology, MSU
Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age
Scientific Disciplines:
- Plant and Animal Sciences
For more information:
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Time and Location
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4/5/2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2130