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Playing with Proteins: Visualizing Biomolecular Machines!

Protein structures are really important to understanding how proteins work inside the biological world around us, as they are the nanoscale machines that help biology do the chemistry of life. Biologists and chemists study these protein structures to understand how they work. Come join MSU researchers and visualize protein structures, both with static snapshots as well as interactive simulations where you can control how the proteins move and behave just like we would in the lab!

Presented by:

  • Josh Vermaas, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry, MSU
  • Jeremy Lohman, Assistnt Professor, Biochemistry, MSU
  • Robert Hausinger, Professor, Biochemistry, MSU
  • Jian Hu, Professor, Biochemistry, MSU

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

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Plant and Animal Sciences
  • Energy and Environment
  • Health and Human Services
  • STEAM Expo Days 149

Times and Locations

  • 4/5/2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 3202

  • 4/6/2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 3202

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