A free program for up to 30 8th grade students (7th grade students admitted if space allows) that explores epidemiology and the spread of infectious disease. Participants will engage in a number of explorations, including:
- Mathematical modeling of disease spread
- Microscopy investigations of specific diseases
- Small group investigations of history, pathology, and mitigation methods of different diseases
- Explore careers in and related to Health Sciences
- Opportunities to tour University of Central Arkansas facilities and meet faculty experts in health science fields
The program will meet for lab and seminar time on two Saturdays: October 29 and November 12, 9 am – 3 pm, and lunch will be provided. Tours of UCA facilities and meetings with UCA faculty will also occur on two Tuesday afternoons: November 1 and November 15, 4:15 – 5:45 pm.
The lab and seminar will be led by experienced science educators Nicole Martin and Amy Cochran.
To Register:
Fill out the registration form at http://uca.edu/go/DiseaseDetectivesRegistration
Registration Deadline is October 21
For More Information:
Email UCAsteminstitute@uca.edu or contact STEM Institute co-directors Dr. Todd Abel (tabel1@uca.edu) or Dr. Lisa Skultety (lskultety@uca.edu)
