Laser Tweezers: Reach Out and Grab Bacteria!
Use lasers and a microscope to grab and interact with live swimming bacteria in a video game like experience! Participants will be invited to use our optical tweezers microscope. Users will receive brief training prior to using the instrument.
Presented by:
- Matt Comstock, Associate Professor, PA, MSU
- Kasun Senanayake, graduate student, PA, MSU
- Keontre' Hughes, graduate student, PA, MSU
- Ibrahim Elsadek, undergraduate research assistant, PA, MSU
Suggested for ages: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Scientific Disciplines:
- Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry
- Engineering and Technology
- Health and Human Services
Time and Location
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4/13/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Biomedical Physical Sciences Room B149