Monday, September 12, 2016

Virginia Tech Kids' Tech University information available

Please feel free to tell colleagues and friends about Kids' Tech University! 

Kids' Tech University (KTU, http://kidstechuniversity.vbi.vt.edu ) is a semester-long educational research program developed by the Biocomplexity Institute and Virginia 4-H, that puts scientists and engineers in front of children to encourage the exploration of intriguing topics in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). 

On Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18 and April 1, 2017, 450 kids (ages 9-12 by Sept. 31st 2016) and their parents will come to Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA) to watch Interactive Sessions by renowned research scientists and participate in hands-on activities. Each day's events will center on common themes related to everyday life. 

Registration will open on Oct. 24, 2016 at 6 pm. There is a $100 registration fee and scholarships are available. Please see- http://kidstechuniversity.vbi.vt.edu