West Virginia State University to Host Environmental Science Summer Day Camp for Teens
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on May 29, 2018 West Virginia State Universityfs (WVSU) Center for the Advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will host two summer sessions of a day camp for high school aged youths called gThink Like an Environmental Scientist.h The weeklong sessions will take place June 18-22 and July 16-20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the campus of WVSU. gWest Virginia is noted for its rugged hills and pristine trout streams. However, hidden among these landscapes are lasting remnants from our industrial past,h said WVSU CASTEM Director Hannah Payne. gOur goal is to teach young people to think like an environmental scientist and identify water quality issues and support conservation efforts to keep our natural resources viable for generations to come.h Students will complete various types of water quality testing, including identification, preservation and mitigation options to water quality challenges. The camp is free to attend, and registration is required. To register, visit wvstateu.edu/Outreach/CASTEM . The camp is sponsored by the West Virginia Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research - Appalachian Freshwater Initiative. Follow West Virginia State University on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @WVStateU. West Virginia State University is a public, land grant, historically black university, which has evolved into a fully accessible, racially integrated, and multi]generational institution, located in Institute, W.Va. As a gliving laboratory of human relations,h the university is a community of students, staff, and faculty committed to academic growth, service and preservation of the racial and cultural diversity of the institution. Its mission is to meet the higher education and economic development needs of the state and region through innovative teaching and applied research. http://www.wvstateu.edu/ If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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