K-State inviting middle school girls to explore how science and engineering can make animals' lives easier, healthier

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News release prepared by: Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, 785-532-6415, ebarcomb@k-state.edu

Thursday, January 25, 2007

K-STATE INVITING MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS TO EXPLORE HOW SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CAN MAKE ANIMALS' LIVES EASIER, HEALTHIER

MANHATTAN -- A one-day program at Kansas State University will show middle school girls how an affinity for animals can lead to a career as a scientist or engineer.

AAH!, the All 4 Animal Health event, will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Girls in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades from across Kansas will see where science and engineering intersect with animal health.

The girls will work in small groups led by graduate and upper-level undergraduate veterinary medicine students at K-State. Hands-on activities will show girls how scientists and engineers help make animals' lives easier and healthier. Teachers are invited to observe and may find activities to use in their classrooms.

Cost is $10 and includes event participation and lunch. Teachers will pay a $5 fee for lunch. Financial scholarships for students are available. The registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 12, although registration will remain open until the event is full. Registration forms in English and Spanish are available online at http://www.k-state.edu/grow/girls/upcoming.htm

The program is sponsored by K-State's Girls Researching Our World. For more information, call Susan Arnold Christian at 785-532-6152 or visit http://www.k-state.edu/grow/