The nationally acclaimed Science Theater develops and performs demonstrations designed to foster an interest in science among children and their parents. The group includes graduate and undergraduate students from 10 academic departments and reaches more than 20,000 people a year through classroom visits, science fairs, and public events like the Michigan Festival. Additionally, the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory provides assistance to the state s science teachers and provides K-12 student tours of the facility. Sustainable Agriculture MSU Extension is providing leadership for educational efforts in Montcalm County designed to preserve and enhance water quality. Projects include nitrate testing of potatoes and corn, manure testing, sprayer calibration and pesticide applicator certification.
Educational programming focuses on ways to implement pest management programs.
The Technology Exploration Center, located in the College of Education, features multimedia computers, videodiscs, CD-ROMs, and other technologies that help teachers and children in schools throughout Michigan understand and integrate technological innovation. The stations are becoming focal points for networks that link school districts, teachers, museums, libraries, and other resources. It analyzes textbooks, curriculum guides, and other variables to understand what works well in teaching math and science. The College of Veterinary Medicine operates the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, the only tertiary referral center for veterinary medicine in Michigan. The hospital sees more than 18,000 animals a year from all parts of the state.