Microbiology Club of Virginia Tech
Our exhibit will focus on the role microbes play in our daily lives both good and bad. We will have microscopes set up so that individual bacterial cells may be seen and we will have bacterial cultures from different environments available for observation. The small size of bacteria will be emphasized as well as the importance of hand washing before eating.
Microbiology Club of Virginia Tech
The Microbiology Club of Virginia Tech is a student chapter of the American Society for Microbiology. Its memberships consists primarily of undergraduate students from across campus with an interest in microbiology.
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Groundwater/Till vs. No-Till/Compost
The Virginia Tech Chapter of Soil and Water Conservation Society will be teachings kids and parents
about the groundwater cycle, till versus no-till soil farm practices, and how to construct your own
compost.
Groundwater is water that comes from the ground and it is a source of drinking water and a major source of water for irrigation. Groundwater supplies drinking water for 51% of the total U.S. population and 99% of the rural population.
Till vs. No-Till model will show the difference that a disturbed (till) soil has compared to no-till. Tilling is needed to mix amendments into the soil and also helpful to if soil is severe compacted. However, tilling is not always beneficial because it can affect soil carbon, microbial activity (i.e. earthworms killed), water pollution, to name a few.
Groundwater is water that comes from the ground and it is a source of drinking water and a major source of water for irrigation. Groundwater supplies drinking water for 51% of the total U.S. population and 99% of the rural population.
Till vs. No-Till model will show the difference that a disturbed (till) soil has compared to no-till. Tilling is needed to mix amendments into the soil and also helpful to if soil is severe compacted. However, tilling is not always beneficial because it can affect soil carbon, microbial activity (i.e. earthworms killed), water pollution, to name a few.
Composting is a natural process of recycling decomposed organic materials into a rich soil known as compost that can act as a conditioner for soil. The importance, types of composting, and what you need to use will be discussed during our presentation.
Soil and Water Conservation Society, VT Chapter
SWCS is a nonprofit organization that advocates the protection, enhancement, and wise use of soil, water, and related natural resources. The Virginia Tech Chapter engages in a variety of service and social activities throughout the year, including documentary screenings, educational workshops, stream clean- ups, hiking, and other conservation activities.
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