Extension programming during the COVID-19 pandemic provides the opportunity for innovative and non-traditional delivery methods. As a response to provide educational STEM opportunities to youth during this time, the Georgia 4-H Zoom into Science webinar series allows youth to directly engage from natural science experts in their respective fields using a virtual platform. Not only do participants learn science content, but they are also exposed to a variety of STEM-related careers. Each one-hour session focuses on a particular science concept. Presenters share their real-world experiences and allow youth to ask questions. All sessions are offered at no cost to families.
All about Plant Genetics: August 6, 2020 at 4:00pm eastern – Dr. Wayne Parrott with UGA’s Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics will be sharing about plant GMOs and genome editing.
All about Rats: August 20, 2020 at 4:00pm eastern – Aimee Bozeman, Idaho State University PhD student, will be teaching how rats can be used to study human behavior and motion.
All about Stormwater: September 3, 2020 at 4:00pm eastern – Dr. Angela Bliss, Stormwater Specialist with the Chatham County Dept of Engineering, will be sharing about stormwater, the importance of preventing water pollution, and how to label storm drains.
All about Produce Shapes: September 17, 2020 at 4:00pm eastern – Dr. Esther van der Knaap with UGA’s Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics will be sharing why some of our favorite fruits and vegetables are shaped the way that they are.
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