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The Nucleus Factory: Changing the World with the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams

This new show brings you inside the world-leading Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB)! It was developed at Abrams Planetarium by MSU students and filmed inside of the laboratory. Featuring interviews with several scientists and staff, this is a great introduction to the record-breaking research done right on campus.

Presented by:

  • Zachary Constan, Outreach Coordinator, FRIB, MSU

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

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry
  • Talks & Demonstrations 14
  • Choose Your Own Campus Adventure! 16
  • FRIB 3

For more information:

Read more about The Nucleus Factory: Changing the World with the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (external site)

Time and Location

  • 4/18/2026 12:00 - 4:00 PM

    Location: Facility for Rare Isotope Beams

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