ESU July Outreach Features STEM-focused 'Creature of the Night', 'Cosmic Colors' Events
Emporia, KS (06/28/2024) — Summer is in full swing, and Emporia State University's STEM outreach programs are offering activities for all ages, with options for daytime and evening. Children 7 and under are invited to Science Storytime at the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 8, or at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. Parents and caregivers must accompany them, and seating is limited. Both sessions will explore the world of trees.
PAROC invites everyone to an after dark exploration of "Creatures of the Night" at a Science Saturday event on Saturday, July 13 at 8:30 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a firefly hike, explore a bat cave, gaze at the moon through a telescope, participate in fun crafts and roast s'mores by the fire.
Science Saturday and Science Storytime are free. Register online for PAROC events at esuparoc.com.
Journey through the world of color in a presentation of "Cosmic Colors" at Peterson Planetarium at 2 p.m. on July 3, 10, 24 and 31. Viewers will discover why the sky is blue, Mars is red and even the actual color of a dinosaur. Attendance is free and online registration is available by visiting emporia.edu/planetarium.
PAROC is hosting mini science camps in July with available openings. "Exploring Science," from July 9 to 11, will engage campers in science fundamentals, microbiology and hands-on experiences. The cost is $50 per camper.
A second camp, "Aquatic Adventure Camp," is set for July 29 and 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. Campers will engage in hands-on activities such as seining, fish identification and electroshocking boat trips. Targeted at ages 10 to 14, the "Aquatic Adventure Camp" is free.
Both mini science camps require registration. For more information, visit esuparoc.com or email Alexandra Gentry, PAROC outreach director, at agentry1@emporia.edu.
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its institute and seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business & Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Library and Information Management & Library and Archives, Science & Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.
As the sole public university in Kansas to be recognized as a College of Distinction for eight consecutive years, ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition - students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.
For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.