[STEM-Announce] Kids Tech University Now Open for Registration!

[Weeks, Thomas]

Parents & Educators,

Do you have kids (or grandkids) between 9-12 yrs old?

I'm sending this out on behalf of Kid's Tech University<https://ktu.fralinlifesci.vt.edu/>.. one of the biggest, multi-region, STEM outreach events done at VT, and a program I've supported (personally) at taken my kids to since 2013.

KTU is a great way of introducing kids to what attending to a major US STEM university looks and feels like.. as well as exposing them to a TON of different STEM related experts, disciplines and hands on activities.  Very worthwhile..

Sign-up now before they fill up!


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Registration for Kids’ Tech University still open now! Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/VT-KTU<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2FVT-KTU&data=04%7C01%7Ct.weeks%40vt.edu%7C891f7e51ffd14871c73e08d8956b3c3d%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C637423635094650782%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=3qXHtwHdO8udf9ybbm9Eyb2BLWZefshkyfAHNHNAAoU%3D&reserved=0>

Kids’ Tech University, founded by Fralin Life Science Institute and Virginia 4-H, is a first-come, first-served spring kids program that is open to children ages 9 through 12 as of September 30, 2020. This program is open to all children meeting the age requirement, regardless of place of residence or academic achievement, and can accommodate up to 250 kids representing a geographically diverse area. Program dates are Jan. 30, Feb. 27, March 20 and April 10th, 2021. Sessions will be held in the morning and will conclude by noon.

With the current worldwide pandemic (COVID-19) we will be hosting a virtual program utilizing zoom and mailing packets of materials (which will require minimal, if anything, extra materials from the household) for hands-on activities after the interactive session. Parents are welcome to watch the interactive session with their child and we ask that they assist their child with doing the hands-on activity. Parents may be needed to assist with poking holes and handling sharp utensils for an activity. Undergraduates will be leading a group of kids/parents through the activity--all done virtually!

In order to keep up with the costs of providing a quality program, there will be a nonrefundable registration fee of $50.00 per child, payable upon registration. Parents have an option to apply for a scholarship for your child at the time you register online.

Registration closes on 1/15/2021 but will close earlier if capacity fills. More information about this program can be found here:https://ktu.fralinlifesci.vt.edu/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fktu.fralinlifesci.vt.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ct.weeks%40vt.edu%7C891f7e51ffd14871c73e08d8956b3c3d%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C637423635094650782%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Sovxzx8YL4kmZs5fw75kmaeAfweVZnD3%2FfueClEindc%3D&reserved=0>.

Best,
Kristy

Kristy M. Collins, Ph.D.
Director, Education and Outreach
Fralin Life Sciences Institute at Virginia Tech
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T.Weeks
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