Super Science Saturday
**This special event occurred on January 26, 2008. The information below provides links to the special events offered that day.**
Open House
Everyone Welcome
Padnos Hall of Science
Grand Valley State University
Allendale Campus
January 26, 2008
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
B/W Flier (.pdf) Color Flier (.pdf) Program (.pdf)
Don't miss this day of science fun for K-12 students, teachers, parents, and the community-at-large. Children must be chaperoned. It is recommended an adult accompany no more than 5 children.
Every lab and classroom will be filled with hands-on science activities. Explore and learn about how the Poles connect with all areas of science including biology, chemistry, geology, health science, physics, engineering, and more!
There will be special focus on the culture of our Neighbors to the North and the exploration of the polar regions.
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GVSU student volunteers model penguin masks which they helped children assemble at one of the hands-on activities.
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Children were able to get a close-up look at snowflakes using high-powered microscopes.
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Special presentations and exhibits of science and art:
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Dr. G. Carlton Ray speaks with audience members following his presentation.
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- Inuit Art from the Dennos Museum in Traverse City
- James B. Fitzgerald, Aerospace Education Specialist
Nasa & the International Polar Year - A Look at the Past, Present, and Future
lecture handout PowerPoint Presentation
- Dr. William Ryan, Grand Valley State University
Todd Reynolds, Violinist and Ken Tape, Photographer
On the Northern Front
The GVSU New Music Ensemble and acclaimed violinist Todd Reynolds
presented the premier of a new work composed by assistant professor Bill Ryan
inspired by the Arctic photography of Kent Tape. Projected photographs
accompanied the performance.
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