{"id":28412,"date":"2016-11-23T10:01:37","date_gmt":"2016-11-23T18:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.46.6.243\/?p=28412"},"modified":"2016-11-23T10:01:37","modified_gmt":"2016-11-23T18:01:37","slug":"dinner-with-a-scientist-satisfies-hungry-students-appetite-for-knowledge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=28412","title":{"rendered":"\u201cDinner with a Scientist\u201d Satisfies Hungry Students\u2019 Appetite For Knowledge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Angels Camp, CA…The 2016 \u201cDinner with a Scientist\u201d brought together 19 local and regional scientists with 30 teachers and 88 students from Calaveras and Amador counties on Thursday, November 17 at Calaveras River Academy\/Mtn Oaks gymnasium. While everyone enjoyed an elegant three-course meal, scientists shared their enthusiasm and advice about careers in technology and science. The evening was hosted by the Calaveras County Office of Education (CCOE) with funding from the Teichert Foundation.<\/p>\n

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Professional scientists working in fields such as archeology, fire science, chemical safety, veterinary medicine, wildlife biology, wastewater treatment, education, aerospace engineering, forensics and geospatial technology all signed up to spend an evening sharing about their area of expertise. Select students with a particular interest or talent in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects were invited by their teachers to participate in this special event.<\/p>\n

The evening began with \u2018scavenger hunt\u2019 icebreaker, followed by a keynote address entitled \u201cDrones in GIS\u201d by Dr. Jeff Tolhurst, a geologist at Columbia College. Dr. Tollhurst shared an exciting \u2013 and potentially frightening \u2013 vision of the future of drone technology, a field which is exploding right now and offers tremendous opportunities for bright young engineers.<\/p>\n

Each team of students and teachers rotated to different tables to meet a new scientist for the appetizer, entr\u00e9e, and dessert portions of the meal. Volunteers provided table service to add an elegant touch and allow students and scientists to enjoy uninterrupted conversation. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe goal of \u2018Dinner with a Scientist\u2019 is to inspire the next generation of scientists. We are hoping to nurture relationships and student interest in participating in the county Science Fair next March,\u201d said Lauren Robinson, youth development programs coordinator for CCOE. \u201cPlus, we wanted to create a fun, delicious, and memorable experience for everyone!\u201d <\/p>\n

The Calaveras County Science Fair takes place Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Calaveras River Academy\/Mtn Oaks Gymnasium. Interested students and teachers should contact Lauren Robinson at (209) 736-6094 or lrobinson@ccoe.k12.ca.us. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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