Scientist Spotlights feature University of Michigan scientists sharing their cutting-edge research.

These presenters have been trained to share their research through the U-M Museum of Natural History Science Communication Fellows program. 

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Funded in part by the National Science Foundation

Scientist Spotlight & Young Scientists' Expo

Sunday, March 15, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Feed your curiosity! Visit with University of Michigan scientists and participate in engaging, hands-on activities to learn about their cutting-edge research. These researchers are part of the U-M Museum of Natural History’s Science Communication Fellows, bringing scientists and the public face-to-face. This Spotlight will also feature science projects from Forsythe Middle School students and demonstrations by the Forsythe robotics team.

Free and open to the public.
Suitable for upper elementary through adult visitors.

 

Scientist Spotlight

Saturday, March 21, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road

Feed your curiosity! Visit with University of Michigan scientists and participate in engaging, hands-on activities to learn about their cutting-edge research. These researchers are part of the U-M Museum of Natural History’s Science Communication Fellows, bringing scientists and the public face-to-face. Please note this event takes place at the Ypsilanti Library and not the museum.

Free and open to the public.
Suitable for upper elementary through adult visitors.

 

 

Can't attend a Scientist Spotlight in-person event? Check out our Scientist Spotlight virtual content on our Museum@Home site!

 

 

 

 

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