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Earth Science Fair comes Oct. 13, 14
Traci Mitchell
Issue date: 9/24/07 Section: News
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Students at Brookhaven College can explore and discover different aspects of science at the North Texas Earth Science Fair located in the Ellison Miles Geotechnology Institute.
Identifying mysterious rocks and other objects is one of the many activities planned, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14. EMGI will offer Geo Caching to high-tech treasure hunting. There will also be jewelry, fossils and ceramics.
This is only the second time EMGI has hosted this event and admission is free. The focus is more on fun and learning than on generating revenue. However, there will be many opportunities to purchase inexpensive crystals, rocks and jewelry.
Dr. Nick Theis, a former professor of mineralogy at Brookhaven and event planner, said, "We decided to put the dollar aside and create an environment that is more welcoming and will ensure people can have a low cost good time."
Theis said he feels this will open the door for more college students. He said he has contacted other professors at Richland College and Mountain View College to encourage their attendance.
Many local universities and other organizations are represented at the North Texas Earth Science Fair this fall. Both the geology departments of Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas will contribute in many ways.
The Geo-Thermal Study Group from SMU, which plays a significant role in geo-thermal technology, is attending to educate the public about this innovative technology.
Geology students at Brookhaven will assist at one of the many booths.
The EMGI program hopes the students will help the community explore natural science as it kicks off the beginning of "Science Week."
The Brookhaven art program is invited to display ceramics and other types of art.
"It is really earth science in action," Dr. Diane Brownlee, director of EMGI, said. "We are going to have a variety of different kinds of earth materials and show what people can do with them."
The Dallas Paleo Society and the Dallas Zoo's Nature Exchange are both organizations that Brownlee said will have activities that are entertaining and educational for all family members.
"On a nice fall day a family has many choices that include earth science," Brownlee said. "We are hoping to show the community all the many fun things you can do."
Identifying mysterious rocks and other objects is one of the many activities planned, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14. EMGI will offer Geo Caching to high-tech treasure hunting. There will also be jewelry, fossils and ceramics.
This is only the second time EMGI has hosted this event and admission is free. The focus is more on fun and learning than on generating revenue. However, there will be many opportunities to purchase inexpensive crystals, rocks and jewelry.
Dr. Nick Theis, a former professor of mineralogy at Brookhaven and event planner, said, "We decided to put the dollar aside and create an environment that is more welcoming and will ensure people can have a low cost good time."
Theis said he feels this will open the door for more college students. He said he has contacted other professors at Richland College and Mountain View College to encourage their attendance.
Many local universities and other organizations are represented at the North Texas Earth Science Fair this fall. Both the geology departments of Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Dallas will contribute in many ways.
The Geo-Thermal Study Group from SMU, which plays a significant role in geo-thermal technology, is attending to educate the public about this innovative technology.
Geology students at Brookhaven will assist at one of the many booths.
The EMGI program hopes the students will help the community explore natural science as it kicks off the beginning of "Science Week."
The Brookhaven art program is invited to display ceramics and other types of art.
"It is really earth science in action," Dr. Diane Brownlee, director of EMGI, said. "We are going to have a variety of different kinds of earth materials and show what people can do with them."
The Dallas Paleo Society and the Dallas Zoo's Nature Exchange are both organizations that Brownlee said will have activities that are entertaining and educational for all family members.
"On a nice fall day a family has many choices that include earth science," Brownlee said. "We are hoping to show the community all the many fun things you can do."
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