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Date:
March 25, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Time Details:
10am-11am
Location:
Classroom
Address:
411 N. Main St.
P.O. Box 20000
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Contact:
575-522-3120
Cost:
Free
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STEAMpunk: Gertrude Elion, Biochemist

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Discover the stories behind science heroes who break barriers and explore the applications of their research through hands-on experiments and activities. Getrude Elion was a Nobel Prize winning biochemist and pharmacologist who played a large role in developing AZT, a medication used to treat HIV and AIDS. Inspired by her life's work, learn about how the body reacts to viruses, how soap helps repel bacteria, and how to reverse-engineer an effervescent tablet. No registration required. Recommended for ages 6 and over.
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