Husson University made significant contributions to the Maine Science Festival through the knowledge and expertise of its students and faculty. The event featured six presentations and activities covering various STEM-related topics, such as pathogens and excessive concert sound. Field Trip Day, designed for Maine 7th and 8th grade students, provided activities that allowed students to learn about interprofessional collaboration and extended reality. The university continued its participation with hands-on learning experiences and two presentations. The presentations, delivered by Husson faculty members, provided insights into diseases, including COVID-19 and monkeypox, and the impact of excessive concert sound on our hearing. Through these presentations and activities, Husson University hopes to inspire young people to pursue higher education and careers in STEM fields.
Husson University is making valuable contributions to the Maine Science Festival through the knowledge and expertise of its students and faculty. At the Cross Insurance Center, attendees can join six different presentations and activities on Thursday, March 23 and Saturday, March 25, 2023, that cover a variety of STEM-related topics.
One of the presentations focuses on pathogens, which is particularly relevant in the current climate. Another presentation delves into the effects of excessive concert sound, a topic that is sure to interest music lovers and audiophiles alike.
Through these presentations and activities, Husson University aims to inspire students to pursue higher education and consider a career in STEM fields. By sharing their expertise and insights, the students and faculty hope to foster a connection with attendees and encourage them to continue learning about science and technology.
Husson University Students and Faculty Inspire Young Scientists at Maine Science Festival
Husson University students and faculty showcased their knowledge and expertise during the Maine Science Festival held on March 23 and 25, 2023, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The university participated in six different presentations and activities, offering unique insights into various STEM-related topics.
Field Trip Day
Husson University started its educational support of the event on Thursday, March 23, with Field Trip Day, which featured activities designed specifically for Maine 7th and 8th grade students. During this event, Husson University nursing and pharmacy students helped junior-high students understand the importance of interprofessional collaboration and teamwork when treating patients.
Brave Williams, the director of the iEX (Interactive Experience) Center, also gave a presentation called “Introduction to Extended Reality.” The presentation aimed to introduce 7th and 8th graders to the scientific concepts that make virtual reality and augmented reality possible.
Exploration Stations – Engage, Examine, Experiment
On Saturday, March 25, Husson University continued its participation in the Maine Science Festival with two hands-on learning experiences in the Cross Insurance Center Ballroom. The first demonstration, called “DIY (Do It Yourself) Drug Formulation,” featured third-year School of Pharmacy students, educating young people about the challenges posed to the environment by drug waste contamination. The second activity, “Microbiology Diagnosis!,” helped aspiring scientists and others learn about the ways professionals rapidly detect and accurately identify microorganisms.
Presentations
Husson University also hosted two presentations on Saturday. The first was called “Pathogens and Your Immune System” and was presented by Dr. Elisabeth Marnik, an assistant professor in Husson University’s College of Science and Humanities. This presentation provided insights into the diseases we all hear about in the news, including COVID-19 and monkeypox, and how they affect our immune system.
The second presentation was by New England School of Communications Assistant Professor Eric Ferguson, who talked about the science associated with live performances. The presentation, called “Pressure Level: Concerts, Loudness, Hearing Loss, and More,” focused on the impact of excessive concert sound on our hearing.
Through these presentations and activities, Husson University hopes to inspire young people to pursue higher education and consider a career in STEM fields. By sharing their expertise and insights, the students and faculty aim to foster a connection with attendees and encourage them to continue learning about science and technology.
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