UWA invites area school children to ‘Farming’ Science Saturday

LIVINGSTON, Ala.— The University of West Alabama’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invites students from 4th to 12th grades in and around Sumter County to the next event in its series of Science Saturdays on Sept. 29 from 9:30 a.m. until noon at Bibb Graves Hall on the UWA campus.

Dr. Mustafa Morsy, a UWA professor, will present an engaging workshop on farming, designed to connect students with the food they eat and introduce them to some of the sciences related to agriculture through hands-on activities. For examples, students will learn about dairy science by making ice-cream and learn about plant science and how to grow fresh organic produce as well as many other subjects.

Science Saturdays are designed to give students early exposure to the world of science. The sessions create excitement and enthusiasm to which students will not only learn the basics of science, but also gain the tools to further their studies in the field.

The workshop is free and open to students from grades 4-12. The series is supported by a grant from Tombigbee RC&D.

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Students can receive a free Science Saturdays T-shirt when registering for the event by providing shirt size.

Space is limited. To reserve a spot email Rosie Campbell at rmc@uwa.edu or call 205-652-3414.