Science + Art Saturday: But Does It Glow? Investigating Mammalian Fluorescence

"But Does It Glow? Investigating Mammalian Fluorescence"

Join us for a hands-on exploration of the surprising world of animal biofluorescence. Participants will learn about the science behind biofluorescence and their application in modern biology. Then students will tour the Randolph College Natural History Collection and view specimens under UV light to observe which animals glow in unexpected colors under different wavelengths of ultraviolet light. The session will also include small-group activities to connect these observations to broader questions in biology, including evolution, ecology, and molecular biology.

Amanda Rumore, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences