Science Saturdays at Montana State U.
MSU Science Saturdays 2010
If you like to dig your hands into science and learn about cool new research and technology, you’ll love MSU Science Saturdays.
MSU Science Saturdays are designed for kids aged 10-15 (younger kids welcome if accompanied by a parent). Students participate in hands-on experiments, learn about exciting new projects, and meet the scientists and MSU students shaping the future in Montana.
Schedule:
Sat., Jan. 9, 2010
How do Robots Compute and Move? Presented by Dr. Ross Snider, Electrical & Computer Engineering
What do computers and motors have in common? They both use electricity and are the main components in robots. Participants make their own motor with wire, a battery, and a magnet; and learn how computers add using only the numbers 0 and 1.
To pre-register, call Extended University at (406) 994-6550 during MSU business hours (M-F, 8am to 5pm).
Download a PDF flyer here
Sat., Feb. 6, 2010
How do Insects Communicate? Presented by Dr. Kevin Wanner, Dept. of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology
Experience the diversity of insects and learn how they “talk.” See the silkworm life cycle and take some home to raise. Participants will conduct experiments to learn how moths attract each other with odors, then will imitate the honeybee waggle dance to tell companions the location of a good flower patch.
To pre-register, call Extended University after Jan. 11, 2010 at (406) 994-6550 during MSU business hours (M-F, 8am to 5pm)
Sat., March 6, 2010
How do You Stretch a Rock? Presented by Josh DeWeese and Dean Adams, Dept. of Art and Architecture
To pre-register, call Extended University after Feb. 8, 2010 at (406) 994-6550 during MSU business hours (M-F, 8am to 5pm)
Sat., April 10, 2010
What is the Science of Music? Presented by Dr. Ilse-Mari Lee, University Honors Program, and Dr. Robert Maher, Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering
To pre-register, call Extended University after March 8, 2010 at (406) 994-6550 during MSU business hours (M-F, 8am to 5pm)
For more information, please consult the MSU Science Saturdays Website
Directions to MSU EPS building
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Filed under: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, K-12 Outreach Programs
Tags: Grades 9-12, Grades K-8, Science programs, Weekend programs