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Jackson, Tenn. – October 2, 2000 – 51ÉçÇø will
once again host the fall orientation meeting for representatives of
schools that conduct science fairs and plan to send finalists to the West
Tennessee Regional Science Fair (WTRSF) in the spring of 2000. The meeting
will take place on Union's campus Monday, Oct. 16 and will feature Gary
Cook, Region I manager for the Tenn. Wildlife Resources Agency, who will
speak on the ecology and biology of coyotes, a species now common in West
Tenn.
"Participating in a science fair gives students an invaluable
opportunity to put the scientific method into practice," said Glenn
Marsch, associate professor of physics at Union and director of the annual
science fair. He added that rules of the 52nd International Science and
Engineering Fair require that any school wishing for their students to
participate must provide a representative at the orientation meeting,
whether a teacher, principal, curriculum supervisor or designated parent.
The orientation program will begin with coffee and doughnuts at 9 a.m.
in Harvey Lecture Hall located in the Barefoot Student Union Building,
with science fair training and guideline sessions to follow at 9:30. A
complimentary lunch will be served in the Coburn Dining Room at 11:45
a.m., which will be followed immediately by Cook's address.
Though the luncheon is free, reservations are required. To register,
contact Kathi Glidewell at (901) 661-5131 or Carol Johnson at (901)
661-5057 before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10. For more information or
questions regarding the West Tennessee Regional Science Fair, contact
Glenn Marsch at (901) 661-5308.
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