Mizzou's popular Saturday Morning Science events aren't your typical science lectures. Expect to be entertained, see demonstrations, learn a lot – and best of all – you'll want to come back for more.
Saturday Morning Science is free and open to the public. No science background is required, and all ages are welcome.
All events are held on campus at 10 a.m. in Room 171, Bond Life Sciences Center.
Cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted here and on our Facebook page.
What Can Mushrooms Do Besides Serving as Food?
Speaker: Susie Dai, Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungi with broad applications in our routine life. They can decompose organic matter and recycle nutrients. Edible mushrooms are healthy food, and some have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Beyond their ecological role, mushrooms are being studied for their potential in environmental cleanup and as sustainable materials. This talk will explore the fungal potential for removing pollutants.
Parking
Although parking isn't available next to the Bond Life Sciences Center, there is nearby metered parking:
- Along Hitt Street (pink lines).
- In lot behind the MU Student Center.
- In Virginia Avenue Parking Garage (not pictured).
For a more details, visit the Mizzou Campus Map.
Questions?
Please contact us for more information about Saturday Morning Science.