Registration for the Virginia Tech KTU program opens tonight at 6 pm!

Kids' Tech University is a program at Virginia Tech with one primary goal: creating the future workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by sparking kids' interest in these fields.

Kids ages 9-12 are eligible to attend. Program does require parent/guardian involvement!

Program information is found here.

Registration information can be found here.

This Saturday!- Hokie BugFest

The fifth annual Hokie BugFest will be held on October 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Inn at Virginia Tech (Latham Ballroom). This free festival features a live Bug Zoo, a haunted Bug House, luminescent bugs, games, crafts, and eye-catching exhibits. Bug enthusiasts can admire a giant bird-eater tarantula, try on a beekeeper’s suit, observe a live silkworm exhibit, and learn all about bed bugs. This is a fun and educational event for the entire family. For more details and a schedule of events, go to  http://www.hokiebugfest.org

2016 Virginia Tech KTU is posted!

Check out the Virginia Tech Kids' Tech University information for the 2016 program here.

Program dates are Jan. 23rd, Feb. 27th, March 19 and April 2nd.

Open registration begins Oct. 19th at 6 pm.

VT Geosciences Museum Public Event: Paleo Unpack!

Wednesday August 26, 2015 5:00-7:30pm

Volunteers needed to help unload and unpack fossil samples collected by VT paleontologists working in the field this past summer. You may be handling parts of a new discovery!

Dr. Sterling Nesbitt and Dr. Michelle Stocker will give a presentation on their fieldwork and a brief training at the beginning of the work session, starting at 5:20.

Students from the Paleo Research Group will be on hand to assist volunteers with proper techniques. Kids should be over 7 and accompanied by an adult.

These are REAL FOSSILS from Africa and Arizona!

Meet in the Museum of Geosciences, 2062 Derring Hall

No parking permit required after 5pm. Please be aware that construction around Derring has pushed parking further away. There ARE Handicapped spaces adjacent to the building

Limited space, please pre-register with llyn@vt.edu

http://www.outreach.geos.vt.edu

Save the Date!- Hokie BugFest- Oct. 17th

The fifth annual Hokie BugFest will be held on October 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Inn at Virginia Tech (Latham Ballroom). This free festival features a live Bug Zoo, a haunted Bug House, luminescent bugs, games, crafts, and eye-catching exhibits. Bug enthusiasts can admire a giant bird-eater tarantula, try on a beekeeper’s suit, observe a live silkworm exhibit, and learn all about bed bugs. This is a fun and educational event for the entire family. For more details and a schedule of events, go to  http://www.hokiebugfest.org

2015 STEM Summer Program

The Tau Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Roanoke Chapter of the Links, Incorporated would like to invite you to participate in our 2015 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Summer Program. This science-filled day will expose your child to a variety of fields including geology, entomology, and biology by incorporating hand-on activities and interactive discussions! This free event includes lunch and aims to instill an interest and possible career aspiration of its participants in the biomedical sciences fields.



*Event details:*


*Date: *Saturday, June 20, 2015


*Time:* 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.


*Location:* Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech
1015 Life Science Circle
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0477



*Program Eligibility:*



· Is a 7th, 8th, 9th, or 10th grade student in the upcoming year (2015-2016)


· Demonstrates an interest in learning more about experiences in the science, technology,  and engineering fields


· Competed application with essay https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9WBYq4kJ15ZhDdr



*Registration closes on Sunday, May 17 at 11:59 p.m. EST*.



*Please note: Participants are selected on a first come, first served basis. Applicants will receive an email confirmation of a secured
participant slot.



For additional details, please visit https://akastemprogram.wordpress.com/.

If you have any questions, please email Dr. Shernita Lee at tmoaka@yahoo.com

Summer Enrichment Program in Agriculture & Environmental Science

Virginia State University is hosting its annual Summer Enrichment Program in Agriculture & Environmental Science for high school juniors and seniors. The deadline to apply is May 15.  Please let Michelle know if you have questions; contact information below.

MICHELLE OLGERS
Director of Marketing & Communications
Virginia State University
College of Agriculture
P.O. Box 9081
Virginia State University, VA  23806
Office: 804.524.6964  Fax: 804.524.5967
Cell: 804.304.4200
Email: molgers@vsu.edu

Registration information can be found here-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SwKrpvZVeoDVi9tDQPCLHgz30mmAlMARjWbxx9RWvzQ/viewform

Did You Know?
VSU College of Agriculture prepares students to become part of Virginia's #1 industry-agriculture and forestry-with a total economic impact of $70 billion and providing more than 400,000 jobs in the Commonwealth.

VSU College of Agriculture prepares students for careers in agribusiness, natural resources, veterinary science, nutrition, child development, hospitality management, and fashion design and merchandising.

In 2014 a VSU College of Agriculture sophomore was 1 of only 6 undergraduate college students across the state to be awarded a $500 research grant by the Virginia Academy of Science.

VSU's ag students have the opportunity to gain small business and marketing experience by growing and selling their produce through on-campus farmers markets and CSAs.

VSU's College of Agriculture co-administers Virginia Cooperative Extension with Virginia Tech.

In 2014 VSU's Small Farm Outreach Program was awarded close to $1 million to help fulfill its 1890s land grant mission to help strengthen Virginia's agricultural economy by assisting small-acreage farmers and ranchers.

April 25th Egg Drop at VBI

Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech (numbers 119 and 120 on a campus maphttp://www.maps.vt.edu/PDF/campus-map-highres.pdf) will host a Egg Drop and Straw Rocket hands-on activity on April 25th from 10-3 pm. Oh Snap, a First Lego League Team will host an activity called "Learn to Program a Robot Alligator!". 



Free and open to the public. All are welcome to participate in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult.



Cars may park in front of the building; Virginia Tech parking permits are not required. 



Activity is part of Kids' Tech University, a program hosted by VBI and Virginia 4-H.