Science 'Comes Alive' during USU Science Week Nov. 2-6
All Aggies are invited to participate in 'Science Week' Nov. 2-6.
Members of the Utah State University community are invited to enjoy brain-energizing fun as USU’s College of Science Student Council hosts ‘Science Week’ Nov. 2-6. Theme for the celebration week is “When Science Comes Alive.”
“We invite all Aggies to channel their ‘inner geek’ and join us in some great activities,” says Joseph Day, USU Science Senator.
Monday, Nov. 2
Start your Monday and your week with a hot and tasty grilled cheese. Sandwiches will be served beginning at 11 a.m. until supplies last on the Taggart Student Center patio.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
At 7 p.m., join in the Science Week Quiz Bowl in the Taggart Student Center Hub. Not a scientist? No worries. Quiz questions will include popular culture topics as well as science. Free root beer will be served and appetizers will be available for purchase.
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Thinking about life after college? All are invited to a talk by Aggie alum Michael Wilkinson, who is a Cache Valley oral surgeon. Wilkinson, who speaks at 7 pm in the TSC Auditorium, will share his academic and professional journey, while offering encouragement and advice to current students.
Thursday, Nov. 5
At 7 p.m., the USU Chem Club offers explosively fun thrills and chills at the “USU Chemistry Demo Show” in the Emert Auditorium, Room 130, of the Eccles Science Learning Center on campus. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
Friday, Nov. 6
All are invited to the final Science Unwrapped presentation of fall semester with USU biologist Michelle Baker, who presents “Water and People: Friends or Foes?” at 7 p.m. in the Emert Auditorium, Room 130, of the Eccles Science Learning Center on campus. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Hands-on learning activities and free refreshments follow Baker’s talk.
From 8-10 p.m., enjoy views of the autumn sky from the USU Observatory, located on the roof of the Science Engineering Research building. All are invited and admission is free. Please check the observatory website [www.physics.usu.edu/observatory] prior to arrival, as the gathering will be cancelled in the event of inclement or cloudy weather.
“There’s antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium…” USU students are encouraged to brush up on the periodic table of elements and test their knowledge at “Elemental Bingo” from 9-10 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center Ballroom.
USU’s College of Science includes the academic departments of chemistry and biochemistry, biology, mathematics and statistics, geology and physics.
For more information about USU Science Week, visit the website.
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Contact: Joseph Day, sciencesenator.ususa@usu.edu
Writer: Mary-Ann Muffoletto, 435-797-3517, maryann.muffoletto@usu.edu
All are invited to Science Unwrapped Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Eccles Science Learn Center Auditorium. USU Biology professor Michelle Baker, director of the statewide iUTAH water project, presents 'Water and People: Friends or Foes?'
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