The Biology students were given the opportunity to participate in Notre Dame's 19th Annual Fungus Fair this past week. Students were asked to find a specimen from the Kingdom Fungi, identify their specimen using provided resources and present their findings to the class. This is one of my favorite projects of the year for a couple reasons...number one being I am a fungus fanatic!
Here are a couple specimens students brought in:
We also had Dr. Hegarty as an impromptu guest lecturer! While researching her specimen, one student found that if her mushroom's cap was exposed to Potassium Hydroxide, it should turn a yellowish color. I knew just who to ask to test this hypothesis in front of the class.
Dr. Hegarty used a couple different solutions and we were able to get a slight reaction on part of the cap. It's always a good day when Biology and Chemistry join forces!
Take a moment today to notice the
Fungus Among Us!
LOVE the annual Fungus Faire. So exciting to have Dr. Hegarty take part and amaze the students with the wonders of Chemistry. Thank you for sharing the experience!
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