Thursday, March 27, 2014

Virginia Tech KTU exhibits- April 5th



The exhibits below are for KTU registered kids and parents in the Virginia Tech Kids' Tech University program on April 5th! 

Exhibit title- "Virginia Career VIEW"

Learn about environmental scientists, park naturalists, veterinary technicians, wildlife biologists,soil and water conservationists, and other careers that work with animals, conservation, and ecosystems!

Group hosting exhibit- Virginia Career VIEW

Virginia Career VIEW (Vital Information for Education and Work) is recognized as the Commonwealth's Career Information Delivery System for all students in grades K-8 in Virginia.  We are located at Virginia Tech as part of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences in the School of Education.  As part of the Office of Educational Research and Outreach, our mission is to inform, encourage, and support the education and career development of the people of Virginia. Virginia Career VIEW is supported by State funds from the Virginia Department of Education, directly through Virginia Tech. Our efforts combine independent research, engaging activities, in addition to hands-on statewide training and outreaches with the most current data presented using the latest technology.  
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Exhibit title- "Dig in Deeper: Natural Connections"

Life cycle analysis is research that tracks the full life cycle of things. This analysis measures and accounts for all the costs associated with a product. Costs include the product's manuafacturing (including the raw materials and energy used to make the product), packaging, transportation, use, possible re0use or recycling, and complete disposal of the item. Life cycle analysis shows us that the costs of disposing of the things that we use are much highter than previously expected. Check out how long it takes for various items to break down in a landfill and make predictions at this booth!

Group hosting exhibit- VT Service Learning group

The undergraduate students presenting the activity are Virginia Tech Service Learning Students. As part of their classes, students participate in service projects where they donate a portion of their time and write a final report on their experience. Kids' Tech University is excited to work with these students!
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Exhibit title- "The Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society at Virginia Tech"

At our booth we will have specimens that the kids can touch including skins, skulls, and possibly 2 live specimens. We may also have coloring pages, a game and prizes.

Group hosting exhibit- The Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society at Virginia Tech

The Virginia Tech Chapter of The Wildlife Society is a student organization for those interested in wildlife and becomeing a proffessional in the wildlife field.   Our mission is to promote professionalism in our membership through experience, networking, conservation awareness and education in an enjoyable atmosphere.. Our members develop and promote sound stewardship of wildlife resources and of the environments upon which wildlife and humans depend.

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