Chattahoochee Tech Hosts 'Science for EveryBODY: Sparking Knowledge' Event

From Chattahoochee Tech: Anatomical models, demos and “Fear Factor”-esque challenges were just a few ways Chattahoochee Technical College’s Science Division got thousands of middle and high school students from across North Georgia engaged and interested in learning about the human body.

In a partnership with the Atlanta Science Festival, the college hosted a walk-through exhibit themed “Science for EveryBODY: Sparking Knowledge” on Friday, March 24. During the event, students from as far away as Union City stopped by the North Metro Campus in Acworth to visit numerous display stations and learn about the different aspects of the human body.

Chattahoochee Technical College also had a presence within Centennial Olympic Park at the Atlanta Science Exploration Expo on March 25. The Atlanta Science Festival, which is an annual public celebration of local science and technology, encourages curious people of all ages to explore the science and technology in our region and see how science is connected to all parts of our lives, officials said.

“Our mission is to promote scientific literacy in our service area and communities by hosting a science open house. This is a way to show students how everything works together and to promote overall health,” said CTC Biology Instructor Juanita Forrester, whose lab is on the Canton Campus. “It is extremely exciting to see how interested the students are in some really complicated science.”

Because the human body is a fascinating, yet complex system, Chattahoochee Technical College students were on hand to provide visitors with an intimate and informative look into the human body, particularly the skeletal, muscular, nervous and respiratory systems. A mix of learning activities such as holding a real human brain and eating crickets kept students engaged during their visit.

The event, Forrester said, allowed visitors to learn what Chattahoochee Tech science is all about.

“It’s very rewarding to see how our students are engaging with the community and teaching these students,” Forrester said. “I want the students to know that real college science is in their backyard. We can provide not only higher education but also resources for our local schools. Chattahoochee Tech can be their connection to laboratory equipment and activities.”

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