This is week 7 of our MLC Summer of Fun Program!
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Zookeeper Annie Marcum shows investigator Genesis the nutritional science involved in the care of carnivores! From lions to tigers to otters, oh my, Genesis helps Annie with her daily dinner duties at Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo!
Architectural Designer Tiffany Brown “builds” Janellyn’s knowledge about architecture! Janellyn learns the science and art that goes into the process of creating and constructing buildings in downtown Detroit.
Janellyn’s knowledge about space blasts off with NASA astronaut Jessica Meir! Jessica launches into her experience of what it’s like to be in outer space, including being a part of the first all-female spacewalk. Janellyn learns how Jessica’s love of biology led to her passion to become an astronaut with NASA.
Genesis is 'over-the-moon' to learn about astronomy with Jillian Bellovary! Jillian explains to Genesis what black holes are, how they form, and how she studies them using computer simulations.
Fiat Chrysler Automotive’s auto-design color and materials director LaShirl Turner shows Janellyn the science and art behind using various colors and materials for automobiles. Together they compare and contrast different materials in the FCA Design Dome, and Janellyn even gets to take a test drive!
Janellyn has a GRRREAT! time with Kellogg Company packaging engineer Karen Keeder! Karen shows Janellyn the science that goes into the designing, labeling, and testing of the packages for various Kellogg's food products, including Cheez-It and Rice Krispies Treats.
Explore your possibilities at Detroit's Michigan Science Center as Dr. Tonya Matthews takes Janellyn on an interactive tour.
Robotics and Automation Educator Sid Mosley demonstrates to Curious Crew investigator Janellyn how students and professionals retrain for new careers by learning how to program robots in manufacturing and automation. Mr. Mosley is the coordinator for the Center for Manufacturing Excellence at Lansing Community College in Lansing, MI.
Janellyn’s knowledge about forest hydrology grows with Asia Dowtin! They venture into the forest to collect and analyze precipitation samples to calculate water movement through stem flow, which is vitally important to the urban planning and development of water systems.
Michigan State University Athletic Turf Manager Amy Fouty shares the science behind creating athletic fields with kid investigator Genesis! Amy teaches Genesis the importance of having different types of turf for different sports, how to measure a field’s water level, and the overall care that goes into turf management.