August and September’s “Zoom into Science” sessions feature a variety of interesting topics from a wide array of guest speakers. You may consider hosting a viewing party at your Extension office, community center, etc. Anyone can participate – – – they just have to register! We’ve also seen great success with county 4-H offices creating online Facebook events for each session. Social media graphics (PNG files formatted for Facebook) are attached to this e-mail for easy promotion; all you need to do is share!
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.
Register at: tinyurl.com/scizoomplantgenetics
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.
Register at: tinyurl.com/scizoomrats
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.
Register at: tinyurl.com/scizoomstormwater
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.
Register at: tinyurl.com/scizoomproduce
These online, 1-hour zoom sessions allow participants to learn more from experts in their field as well as being exposed to a variety of science-related careers. Each Zoom will end with a “question and answer” session with the scientist(s), allowing your 4-H’ers to directly engage with these individuals. Families will pre-register using the links provided. E-mail confirmations with the Zoom log-in instructions will only be sent to registered attendees. We ask our presenters to gear the content for upper elementary and middle school students. However, we do realize that many families may be watching together, so it could be a great educational experience for younger or older youth.
Do you have a suggestion for a guest scientist for an upcoming “Zoom into Science” session? E-mail me Kasey Bozeman.
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Happy Science!
Kasey L. Bozeman
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Extension 4-H Specialist
Georgia 4-H Science and Environmental Education Programs
313 Hoke Smith Annex | Athens, GA 30602