Have you every wondered where we get paint colors from? Andy Connolly from the Kansas Geological Survey talks about the colorful minerals used to create paint pigments. Nature is amazing!
The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) conducts research on the geology of our state and region and provides services for all Kansans. Survey work focuses primarily on natural resources of economic value, water quality and quantity, energy, critical minerals, and geologic hazards. It also serves as the hub for geospatial data in the State of Kansas and serves programs like Next Generation 911 and the Kansas Department of Revenue. KGS software application developers and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) experts engineer and deploy computer programs for Kansas entities to aid the collection and integration of geologic data from across the region. The Survey conducts earthquake analysis and risk assessments and is the home of one of the most extensive seismic monitoring networks in the nation.
This talk is in conjunction with the gallery summer exhibit, Dr. Drab’s Lab: A Color Caper.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (6th - 12th Grade) | Elementary (K - 5th Grade) | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Environment | Exhibits |
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