Wednesday, October 22, 2008

USGS Earth Science Day Open House


The Florida Integrated Science Center's 10th Annual Open House and Earth Science Day for Fourth Graders

  Julie Bernier discusses sediment cores with Open House visitors

group of students using the USGS SOFIA (South Florida Information Access) Web site.

Kate Ciembronowicz talks to students about a submersible.
"No Child Left Inside" is the theme for the 2008 Open House. Learn how scientists monitor earth processes in many different natural systems. By measuring, monitoring, and observing, scientists keep track of many fascinating secrets of our natural world. Come visit with scientists and see how you can explore our changing planet.
You can learn how scientists monitor the daily life of turtles and sturgeons, measure how hurricanes rearrange our coastlines, keep track of where water goes and why flooding occurs, monitor manatee movements, predict volcanic eruptions, and how we use that information to help us predict future changes.
The USGS will host more than 40 interactive booths that highlight USGS science activities and also those of many of our community partners.
The event will take place on two days at the Florida Integrated Science Center St. Petersburg Office.

The first day is "Open House for the General Public and Educators," Wednesday, November 5, 2008, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A special exhibit will feature free educational resources.

The "Annual Earth Science Day for Fourth Graders" will take place Thursday, November 6, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Download and print the Open House Flyer (292 KB PDF, you will need Adobe Acrobat® Reader)
For descriptions of example Open House exhibits from past years, please visit Exhibit Descriptions.
For more information, or to plan a VIP tour, please contact:
Ann Tihansky (727) 803-8747 ext. 3075
Parking for the USGS Public Open House is provided in University of South Florida Parking Lot 17, located on the north side of 6th Avenue South, directly across the street from the USGS building. NOTE: all other University of South Florida parking lots will require a hang tag or permit. Parking may also be available along the street.
Map showing the location of the U.S. Geological Survey Open House and public parking. Parking for the U.S. Geological Survey Public Open House is provided in University of South Florida Parking Lot 17, located on the north side of 6th Avenue South, directly across the street from the U.S. Geological Survey building. NOTE: all other University of South Florida parking lots will require a hang tag or permit. Parking may also be available along the street.


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