Science on Tap: Why Lead in Pipes
Thursday, August 12, 2021
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Off Campus
Alumni, Community, Faculty, Staff
Why Lead In Pipes
Speaker: John Bender, Dept. of Chemistry, Grand Valley State University
Location: SpeakEZ Lounge | 600 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids 49503
Date: Thursday, August 12
Time: 8 p.m.
Event Description:
The tragic and immoral consequences of dubiously maintained public infrastructure were demonstrated recently in the illnesses and death of many innocent citizens in Flint, Michigan. From the perspective of a local expert in metal chemistry, Dr. John Bender, a combined historical and scientific presentation is given on the societal use of “heavy metals,” elaborating on their advantageous (and usually dangerous) chemical properties.
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Location Information
SpeakEZ Lounge | 600 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids 49503
Contact Information
Laura K. Stroik, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Grand Valley State University
212 Henry Hall
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401
Ph: (616) 331-8954
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This event was added to the calendar by Monica Johnstone (johnstmo@gvsu.edu) on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 1:27 p.m.