What’s Inside Your Cell Phone?
Cell phones are now part of our daily lives, but how often do we think about everything that goes into making these devices? Your phone is full of different elements that have been mined, processed, or recycled in some way. Come explore what these materials look like with hands-on samples, a tabletop periodic table, and a deconstructed phone. Share what you think a phone of the future should look like!
Presented by:
- Carrie Wicker, Educator, MSU Museum, MSU
Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Scientific Disciplines:
- Engineering and Technology
- Energy and Environment
Times and Locations
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4/11/2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 3202
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4/12/2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 3202