from the desk of Bob Siederer
Hello again Science fans!
Summertime! Just the word can evoke memories of fireworks, days at the pool or lake, family road trips, camps, food from the grill...I'm sure you can add to this list from your own memories. More now than when I was a child, summer vacation may no longer mean time off from learning as there are many good opportunities for school aged children to further their education during the summers, especially in scientific areas.
UC Merced is starting a series of webinars aimed at middle and high school students and teachers this week. You can see the full list here. Seminars range from single to multi-day sessions and include some general topics on how to be ready for college in the STEM fields.
Of course, the coronavirus crisis has changed how we'll conduct ourselves this summer. It is really disconcerting to see the number of cases rising so rapidly in some areas of the country that weren't initially that seriously affected. I've pointed you to the
Seeing the Light with the SciSchmooze
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