Queer Science

Our next Q***r Science Day is coming up fast on November 18th 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Register for this FREE event and learn more at z.umn.edu/qsd

Lab three B of the day gets a little bit spicy in a very sweet way!

Uncover the secrets of isolating compounds in food and drugs. Explore thin-layer chromatography to differentiate pigments in candies and spices. Learn how this technique detects counterfeit spices and its broader applications across scientific fields. Dive into the fascinating world of chromatography with real-world examples!

***rScienceDay is a for , ***r, and identifying students interested in . Q***r Science Day is presented by graduate students, post-docs, and faculty of the Q***r Science group at the .

Our next Q***r Science Day is coming up fast on November 18th 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Register for this FREE event and learn more at z.umn.edu/qsd

Lab three A of the day is about all the feelz!

Explore the depths of animal behavior! Discover the techniques biologists use to study aggression in animals. This workshop provides insight into the world of animal behavior, focusing on the intriguing dynamics of ritual aggression—featuring live crickets as the fascinating subjects.

***rScienceDay is a for , ***r, and identifying students interested in . Q***r Science Day is presented by graduate students, post-docs, and faculty of the Q***r Science group at the .

The photo was modified and original photo credit goes to carnegiea via iNaturalist https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/56909500

The media manager would like to note that they are uncertain about the species depicted, and they are unsure whether the specimen in the picture is a cricket or a grasshopper, despite having a biology degree. Their specialization lies in Mycology.

Our next Q***r Science Day is coming up fast on November 18th 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Register for this FREE event and learn more at z.umn.edu/qsd

Lab two of the day is the discovery of horticultural breeding through snacks!

Embark on a flavor-filled journey through genetics, explore apple flavors and their family tree. Dive into horticultural science, discover the art of pollination, breeding, and sensory evaluation. Experience the apples heritage in this thrilling lab—a tasty adventure awaits!

***rScienceDay is a for , ***r, and identifying students interested in . Q***r Science Day is presented by graduate students, post-docs, and faculty of the Q***r Science group at the .

Visit z.umn.edu/QSD to register and learn more about our latest Q***r Science Day on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Minneapolis, MN. A FREE event for trans and q***r high schoolers presented by us, Q***r Science!

a few more photos from QSD!
1: our awesome faculty advisor doing a methanol rocket demo
2: DIY water filters from the p**p soup workshop
3: one fearless student holding methane-filled bubbles during the methane mamba demo
4: Dandy the service dog hanging out during demos :)

Our final workshop announcement for Saturday’s QSD!!! "P**p Soup: Water filtration with soup"
Do you love soup? Do you wish you could make more soup with your soup? Try recycling the water from it using wastewater treatment techniques and learn more about what happens with soup when it leaves your body! 🥼💧🍲💩
Register for QSD at the link in our bio!!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

📢 QSD workshop announcement:“The "Science" of Jurassic Park: An Introduction to Computational Chemistry”
Come explore Jurassic Park at Q***r Science Day! 🌈🦕 We will be using computational chemistry tools to uncover information about DNA oxidation and show how the “science” of Jurassic Park isn’t super accurate – BUT don’t worry… we will be discussing current research efforts on finding intact dinosaur DNA and using evolutionary biology to reverse-engineer dinosaurs from chickens. The tools we will be using are easily applicable to chemistry, biology, physics, computer science… you name it! (And dinosaurs are pretty cool.) 🥼🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🧪🧬💻 Register for QSD at the link in our bio!

join us for another QSD May 2023 workshop!! Come join Q***r Science for “Sweet and Spicy Chromatography” as we learn how scientists are able to separate different components from food and drugs. In this workshop we will use thin-layer chromatography to distinguish the pigments found in a variety of different candies and spices. We will use these examples to learn how thin-layer chromatography is used to look for counterfeit spices, as well as to discuss how chromatography is used in a variety of different scientific fields. 🍭🍬🧪🥼

QSD Spring 2023 is 2.5 weeks away!!!! We hope the workshop announcements have been getting you pumped for all the awesome science we will be doing on 5/20/23! Stay tuned for more! Please register for QSD at the link in our bio or by typing in the link listed in this post! 🥼🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🧪🔬

📢📢 workshop announcement!!! Join us for “The Amazing Sea Anemone - (Sea Anemone Feeding and Light Behavior)" 🪸🐚🐠
Have you ever thought about how amazing the humble sea anemone is? Do you know what sea anemones are?
They have amazing abilities such as the ability to “see” without an eye, to regenerate their entire body, and to catch prey with the fastest harpoon in nature.
This workshop will explore some of these amazing abilities with hands on demos, videos and conversation about how these little creatures are important ecological, evolutionary models and could help human health one day.

Another workshop for QSD!!! Join University of Minnesota Psychology graduate students, in partnership with Growing Brains, for a workshop about the plasticity of the brain! This session includes a special emphasis on adolescence as a unique period for brain development. We will have a brief informational session followed by a variety of fun activities (including the opportunity to touch a real human brain!) and a discussion about emotions and mental health.

Workshop announcement: Introduction to 3D printing!!
Join University of Minnesota students, in partnership with Anderson labs, for a workshop on how 3D printing works. The session will include printing a few different fun objects, including a hinge, a tiny rattle, and a q***r science logo!

Register for QSD at the link in bio! Hope to see you there 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🥼🧪