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Science,
Nursing & Math AQDay - Friday, November 13, 2009 |
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If you are a high school student
interested in pursuing a career in science (biology, chemistry,
medicine, physics, geography, environmental science, environmental
studies), nursing or math - this day is for
you!
High school students are invited to the AQ campus for a fun-filled
day of discovery in the fields of math and science. Explore
our natural arboretum (our campus is 107 acres of trees, creeks
and ponds), hear from distinguished alumni and current students,
have lunch with potential classmates and meet and chat with
faculty from your specific area of interest. To expand your
analytical mind, we also have some great sessions prepared
for you. All sessions will be led by Aquinas faculty and current
students. >>Read a description of the sessions
Lastly, you will be given a unique (and optional) opportunity to visit one of the leading cancer research institutes in the country - The Van Andel Research Institute in downtown Grand Rapids. See below for description. Space for this tour is limited.
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“The professors were so engaging and dymanic, and the students were very welcoming and informative. I felt I learned something from every event of the day.” |
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“Sessions were helpful and interesting with people helping us understand what was going on. They welcomed questions, kept me thinking and taught different things.” |
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Friday, November 13, 2009 |
>>Register Now |
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| Did
you know... |
- Grand Rapids is home to what is being described as “Healthcare
Hill” or the “Medical Mile.”
- The author of Alice in Wonderland was a mathematician.
- Over 25 percent of this years incoming freshman class
at Aquinas indicated an interest in Pre-Med, Nursing, Health,
Pre-Engineering, Science or Math.
- Over 200 students attended Science, Nursing and Math AQDay last year.
- In Grand Rapids, a life-science building boom is adding
$1 billion in research facilities, hospital expansions
and medical centers.
For the record,
life sciences generally refers to all sciences dealing with
organisms such as plants, animals and humans. This label
could refer to anyone who works for hospitals, drug companies
or research centers. In Kent County, that number is 30,000,
making life sciences the biggest job sector in the county.
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| Quotable Quotes: |
- "The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved
by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the
obvious realities. We need men who can dream of things that
never were." -- John F. Kennedy
- “The mathematician has reached the highest rung on
the ladder of human thought.” -- Havelock Ellis
- “Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science
instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars,
conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths
and encourage the arts and commerce.” -- John F. Kennedy
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Schedule of Events(Tentative): |
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Scheduled
Event |
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9:30 to 10 a.m. |
Registration (Wege Ballroom) (Get
Map and Directions) |
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10
to 10:15 a.m.
| Welcome
and Overview |
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10:15
to 10:45 a.m. |
Faculty Presentations of Science, Nursing and Math Programs
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10:50 to 11: 45 a.m. |
Campus Tour |
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11:45 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. |
Complimentary Lunch (with faculty, staff
and students) |
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12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
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Breakout Session I: (choose one)
Home Grown DNA
Sacrifice of the Gummy Bears
Shark Tales
Killer Turtles
Psychedelic Knots
Who Wants to be a Nurse?
What's in a Brain? |
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1:25 to 2:10 p.m.
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Breakout Session II: (choose one)
Home Grown DNA
Shark Tales
Killer Turtles
Psychedelic Knots
Who Wants to be a Nurse?
What's in a Brain?
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Parents: Because session space is limited and we are expecting a large turnout, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to attend each breakout session with your child. Breakout sessions will be from 12:30 p.m. - 2:10 p.m..
Members of our Admissions Staff would be happy to answer any questions that you may have during the breakout sessions and will be in the Moose Café, our on-campus coffee shop throughout the afternoon's events. You are also welcome to visit our bookstore in lower Wege Center or the Grace Hauenstein Library during this time.
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2:10
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Closing - All student attendees will receive a free Aquinas T-Shirt.
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2:30 p.m.
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Optional Tour of the Van Andel Research Institute
(See below for description)
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| Science, Nursing and Math AQDay Sessions: (Space may be limited in some sessions) |
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Home-grown
DNA: Do you think that molecular biology is not
within the reach of the average person? It is! During
this session we will isolate DNA, the genetic material
of cells and the essential molecule in molecular biology,
from wheat germ and berries using only items you can buy
at the grocery store. Watch DNA appear right before your
eyes! This is so much fun, you'll want to try it at home. |
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Shark Tales: A comparative
anatomy demonstration from current Aquinas biology majors
who will point out anatomical similarities and differences
between fish, mammals and birds using dissected specimens
of a spiny dogfish (a small shark), domestic cat and pigeon.
Dissections will be projected onto a big screen for easy
viewing. There will be time for prospective students to
ask questions, either about anatomy or about the current
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Sacrifice of the Gummy Bears: Gummy bears are made of sugar, a carbohydrate. In our bodies, carbohydrates are oxidized, slowly, to carbon dioxide and water. In the lab, we can accelerate this oxidation by quickly producing oxygen. The oxidation of the sugar in the gummy bears takes place rapidly, resulting in the explosive release of carbon dioxide. |
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Psychedelic Knots : Start with a mathematical string of x's and y's. Tie them all together and end up with a swirling pattern full of mathematical structure. |
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Who Wants to be a Nurse? The perfect session for anyone considering a career in nursing! Hear a panel of current nursing students discuss just what is involved in becoming a nurse. Learn about clinical hours, class difficulty, how to balance a social life with a demanding schedule, and much more. Plenty of time has been reserved for questions and answers. Come satisfy your curiosity, ease your concerns, and learn just how nurses can "make all the difference in the world." |
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Killer Turtles: In the Killer Turtles section, we use StarLogo
to make killer patterns, deadly experiments and decaying
populations. Students will leave with a CD copy of the project they complete along with the associated software used to create it. |
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What's in a Brain? : Brains aren't just for thinking! Find your way around the various regions of the brain and learn about their different functions. Students will also have the opportunity to witness the dissection of a sheep brain. When you're done with this session, you'll see that understanding the basic functions of a brain doesn't have to be...well, brain surgery! |
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Van Andel Research Institute Tour |
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An optional tour of the Van Andel Research Institute (a world-class medical research facility that has gained worldwide recognition for research into the genetic and molecular origins of cancer and other diseases) in downtown Grand Rapids will be available to a small number of attendees after completion of the days events. This will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. If we are not able to accomodate you on this tour, you will be notified before the event. |
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