More than 650 fifth- and sixth-grade students from area schools will have the opportunity to experience college and hands on learning at the 2017 Science Rocks! event. This event takes place at St. Cloud State University?Äôs Wick Science Building, Brown Hall, and the ISELF building from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. The conference is coordinated by Resource Training & Solutions.
This conference is designed to introduce fifth- and sixth-grade students to a variety of science and nature topics through presentations and hands on learning. Students have the opportunity to learn at four different sessions throughout the day. Sessions include topics such as ?ÄúSurvivor- Winter Edition,?Äù ?ÄúFurs, Fangs & Femurs,?Äù and ?ÄúJello-Roads.?Äù
All the sessions are taught by professionals in their fields including engineers, naturalists, nurses, and mathematicians.
This 11th annual event is co-sponsored by St. Cloud State University and Resource Training & Solutions. This event is coordinated by Sandra Cordie, Director of Educational Programs at Resource Training & Solutions. Resource is a regional service agency serving school districts in Central Minnesota.