Title: Why do cows dine on donuts?
Presenters:
Dr. Christina Petersson-Wolfe, Extension Dairy Scientist, Milking Management and Milk Quality
Mr. Dave Winston, Extension Dairy Scientist, Youth
Representing:
Department of Dairy Science
Abstract:
The dairy cow is an amazing creature. She produces fresh, wholesome milk that is made into lots of different dairy products. She is a ruminant, meaning that she has a four-compartment stomach. Her four stomach compartments allow her to eat feeds that humans cannot eat like grass and hay. She is also able to make milk from by-product feeds, materials leftover after making other products. For example, whole cottonseeds are left over after removing cotton to make cloth. Whole cottonseed is a great feed for the cow because it is high in fiber, energy, and protein. Bakery waste (bread, pastries, donuts), citrus pulp (orange juice), corn hominy feed (flour) are a few examples of other by-product feeds that cows like to eat. Participants will get to identify and handle many of the feeds that the dairy cow eats.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Geoscience Department of VT is exhibiting on March 28th!
Exhibit title
Why do streams get polluted?
Abstract
Using an EnviroScape hands-on model, kids will investigate non- point source (NPS) water pollution. EnviroScape (TM) models are widely used by water quality educators across Virginia, and can be accessed in most communities through local Museums, State Parks, Soil and Water Conservation District Offices, or 4-H agents. Home-made watershed models will also be demonstrated. Participants will be able to explore the sources, results, and ways to reduce NPS impacts on watersheds. Non-point source pollution is the major pollutant now impairing our fresh water resources. Reducing it will take cooperation from everyone, everywhere. It is increasingly important for communities to know about their watershed assets and use best management practices to protect them. Watershed education is now an explicit goal of the Standards of Learning, and Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences are recommended for every K-12 student in Virginia! VT works with schools to help facilitate these experiences.
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Check out the websites below to find out more information about the Geoscience department and outreach programs-
Information about the Geosciences Department
Geoscience outreach
Why do streams get polluted?
Abstract
Using an EnviroScape hands-on model, kids will investigate non- point source (NPS) water pollution. EnviroScape (TM) models are widely used by water quality educators across Virginia, and can be accessed in most communities through local Museums, State Parks, Soil and Water Conservation District Offices, or 4-H agents. Home-made watershed models will also be demonstrated. Participants will be able to explore the sources, results, and ways to reduce NPS impacts on watersheds. Non-point source pollution is the major pollutant now impairing our fresh water resources. Reducing it will take cooperation from everyone, everywhere. It is increasingly important for communities to know about their watershed assets and use best management practices to protect them. Watershed education is now an explicit goal of the Standards of Learning, and Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences are recommended for every K-12 student in Virginia! VT works with schools to help facilitate these experiences.
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Check out the websites below to find out more information about the Geoscience department and outreach programs-
Information about the Geosciences Department
Geoscience outreach
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Virginia 4-H - Exhibits and helping to make KTU a reality
Virginia 4-H is a partner of Virginia Bioinformatics Institute and together they are working to make Kids' Tech University a reality. Virginia 4-H is the youth development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension which is associated to Virginia Tech. The 4-H mission is, "4-H is committed to assisting youth, and those adults working with them, in acquiring the knowledge, life skills, and attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, contributing, and productive members of society." The central theme of 4-H education is "learn by doing". Multiple hands-on activities in the technology, science and engineering hands-on day events for Kids' Tech University are lead and developed by Virginia 4-H extension agents from all around the state.
Virginia 4-H also has a very informative website that explains their mission, goals, history and program. Follow this link to visit the site- http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/
Also, I am volunteering to help anyone interested in Virginia 4-H get the information they need. Please email me (Kristy DiVittorio; kdivitto@vbi.vt.edu) if you would like my help...
Virginia 4-H also has a very informative website that explains their mission, goals, history and program. Follow this link to visit the site- http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/
Also, I am volunteering to help anyone interested in Virginia 4-H get the information they need. Please email me (Kristy DiVittorio; kdivitto@vbi.vt.edu) if you would like my help...
Hahn Horticulture Garden will be at the March 28th KTU!
Exhibitor title-Cool Carnivorous Plants!
Abstract- Can plants eat rats? Some carnivorous plants can, but most eat insects. These carnivores of the plant world use the sneakiest of tricks to
attract, capture, kill, and digest insects or small animals for a nutritious dinner. We'll take a close look at these fascinating plants and their bizarre adaptations. But don't get too close....
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The Hahn Horticulture Garden is nearly six acres of teaching and display gardens located on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Established in 1984 by Horticulture faculty, the garden serves undergraduate students and the local community as a learning resource for plant material, landscaping concepts, and environmental awareness. Garden features include perennial borders, water gardens, shade gardens, meadow garden, and the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion.
Abstract- Can plants eat rats? Some carnivorous plants can, but most eat insects. These carnivores of the plant world use the sneakiest of tricks to
attract, capture, kill, and digest insects or small animals for a nutritious dinner. We'll take a close look at these fascinating plants and their bizarre adaptations. But don't get too close....
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The Hahn Horticulture Garden is nearly six acres of teaching and display gardens located on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Established in 1984 by Horticulture faculty, the garden serves undergraduate students and the local community as a learning resource for plant material, landscaping concepts, and environmental awareness. Garden features include perennial borders, water gardens, shade gardens, meadow garden, and the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Feb. 28th KTU
The Feb. 28th KTU went extremely well! There were a lot of "ohhhs" and "ahhhs" from the kids during Dr. Kelleher's lecture, "Why are computer programs so frustrating?" The kids seemed to have loved the pizza; it was a huge hit and we are planning on having that option again next time! The Armored Hokie was a huge hit!
We would like to say thank you to the Armored Hokie, Virginia Tech's Ware Lab, Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association, Virginia Tech's Assistive Technologies, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Computer Science Community Service (CS Squared), Virginia Tech Collegiate 4-H Club, Virginia 4-H Rockbridge and Craig counties, Sigma Alpha, Joon Lee, VT-STEM, Dr. Alex Leonessa, VT Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Dr. Betsy Tretola and Dr. John McGee for hosting exhibits for the kids. Thank you all!
Today, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute released a press release of the Feb. 28th program.
We would like to say thank you to the Armored Hokie, Virginia Tech's Ware Lab, Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association, Virginia Tech's Assistive Technologies, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Computer Science Community Service (CS Squared), Virginia Tech Collegiate 4-H Club, Virginia 4-H Rockbridge and Craig counties, Sigma Alpha, Joon Lee, VT-STEM, Dr. Alex Leonessa, VT Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Dr. Betsy Tretola and Dr. John McGee for hosting exhibits for the kids. Thank you all!
Dr. Alex Leonessa exhibited at the Feb. 28th KTU
Dr. Alex Leonessa came out to the Feb 28th KTU and brought his Lego Mind Storm kits! It was a huge hit with the children who got to construct different machines using legos and program the lego robots to do various activities. Dr. Leonessa and his team of graduate and undergraduates are from the Virginia Tech Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering.
Monday, March 2, 2009
VT Rescue Squad
VT Rescue Squad
The Virginia Tech Rescue Squad is the oldest student run volunteer emergency medical service in the nation. The squad is among a handful of collegiate EMS agencies offering Advanced Life Support transport and is slowly becoming one of the last all volunteer agencies left in collegiate EMS. It has been the model for developing rescue squads at many Universities throughout the United States. In the past thirty years the VTRS has grown from four members certified in first aid to a fully equipped Advanced Life Support Agency with three vehicles and over thirty members. Virginia Tech Rescue Squad are all-volunteer and student-run, and we respond to emergency calls on the Virginia Tech campus 24/7. We also provide standby coverage at large sporting events like football and basketball games, and also other, smaller events (like KTU).
The VT Rescue Squad has provided support for KTU by sending three trained, professional EMTs. These EMTs are at KTU in case there are any issues where a child (or parent) needs emergency medical help...or a band aide! The VT Rescue Squad does not charge for their services and has been nice enough to donate their time to insure that our students are safe.
The Virginia Tech Rescue Squad is the oldest student run volunteer emergency medical service in the nation. The squad is among a handful of collegiate EMS agencies offering Advanced Life Support transport and is slowly becoming one of the last all volunteer agencies left in collegiate EMS. It has been the model for developing rescue squads at many Universities throughout the United States. In the past thirty years the VTRS has grown from four members certified in first aid to a fully equipped Advanced Life Support Agency with three vehicles and over thirty members. Virginia Tech Rescue Squad are all-volunteer and student-run, and we respond to emergency calls on the Virginia Tech campus 24/7. We also provide standby coverage at large sporting events like football and basketball games, and also other, smaller events (like KTU).
The VT Rescue Squad has provided support for KTU by sending three trained, professional EMTs. These EMTs are at KTU in case there are any issues where a child (or parent) needs emergency medical help...or a band aide! The VT Rescue Squad does not charge for their services and has been nice enough to donate their time to insure that our students are safe.
Parents can make donations to the squad on the website http://www.rescue.vt.edu/donations_funding.php
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