Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences continues its popular lecture series with an always interesting discussion this month. Co-sponsored by Museum of the Rockies and Hopa Mountain, the next virtual talk of the season is set for Wednesday, February 16th. “Microbial Builders: Creating Sustainable Alternatives to Concrete” will begin at 7pm.
How can microbes like the ones that spend their time forming things like kidney stones be harnessed to build practical materials? Dr. Erika Espinosa-Ortiz, MSU Research Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, will discuss how fungi and bacteria can be engineered to create materials that can substitute for cement.
Courtesy E. Espinosa-Ortiz
The talk will be presented online via Zoom. Free and open to the public. Find Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences on Facebook to RSVP or visit www.gallatinscience.org for additional details and a streaming link. The nonprofit was established in 2017 to explore cutting edge science topics, their latest developments, and their relevance to society. •
