CHS Art + Science Collab
Charlottesville High School invited UVA researchers to present their science to Studio and AP Art classes in October 2022. Post-docs and...
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biologists building enduring relationships with the community
Who We Are...
We are passionate about establishing longstanding relationships between the University of Virginia Department of Biology and public institutions in our local and regional communities. We aim to nurture an excitement for inquiry-based science, as well as an understanding of the skills and experiences that underly becoming a “scientist”. We are working diligently to create an equitable infrastructure of support for ongoing outreach and inclusion in scientific learning, career building opportunities, and scientific collaborations.
2020
Year Established
57
Active Members
7
Programs and
Projects
147+
Students Served
Outreach
Farmers Market Science
UVA labs lead interactive activities at the IX Park Farmers Market on select Saturdays
SPI-BOIP Virtual Visits
Virtual visits in primary and secondary school classrooms with biologists
Interactive Biology Awareness Program
Regional middle schoolers learn about research in our department through interactive booths
CONTACT
CONTACT
Inquiries
We welcome discussions with potential partners, requests for programs, volunteers, and suggestions.
Office
University of Virginia
Department of Biology
Physical Life Sciences Building
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4328
Co-President
Taylor Nystrom
tn6a(at)virginia.edu
Co-President
Kimberly Arena
ka8jk(at)virginia.edu
Website
Amalia McDonald
am5sd(at)virginia.edu
Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization, which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions.
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