On Friday, March 18, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lyman Briggs College is holding an art opening event for a powerful large-scale art installation in the Holmes Dining Hall.

Lyman Briggs College is excited to showcase the art and feature presentations by the artist, Maris Polanco, and by an expert in plastics and sustainability, Dr. Muhammad Rabnawaz, assistant professor and Principal Investigator of the Sustainable Materials Group in the MSU School of Packaging. Dr. Rabnawaz has been featured frequently in MSUToday for his innovative research. 

About the Speakers:

Maris Polanco is a Columbian-American scientist, educator, and artist based in Detroit. She earned her Bachelor of Science in human biology from Lyman Briggs College and her Master of Science in Pharmacology from the University of Michigan. Currently she works as a biology educator and lab manager. Polanco stays active as an artist exploring conservation. Follow her on Instagram or Twitter @maris_polanco.

Muhammad Rabnawaz, Ph.D. is assistant professor and Principal Investigator of the Sustainable Materials Group in the MSU School of Packaging. Currently Dr. Rabnawaz is pursuing research in the field of polymer science encompassing sustainable materials and multifunctional materials. He is passionate about reducing plastic waste from the packaging industry and creating end-of-life solutions for waste plastics. Rabnawaz is the recipient of the 2021 NSF CAREER Award and the 2021 MSU Innovator of the Year Award.