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BioDiscovery Lab: Algae String

March 14 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In this hands-on biodesign activity, visitors ages 8 and up will explore the fascinating world of biodegradable polymers derived from seaweed. Using alginate, a natural polymer found in large brown algae like kelp, participants mix a custom algae gel and transform it into colorful, squishy strings through a chemical reaction in a calcium bath. 

This workshop is part of the BioDiscovery Lab series from Kiewit Luminarium and Metropolitan Community College(opens in a new tab). These hands-on workshops explore the exciting world of biotechnology. Biotechnology uses living organisms to create products that benefit health, agriculture, and the environment. Blending biology, design, and technology, this activity sparks curiosity and creativity in STEM. 

Who: Everyone

Where: 345 Riverfront Drive

When: March 14  // 11AM

Cost: Event is FREE with the cost of daily admission (or Membership) though early registration is required at the link below.

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