Traveling Smithsonian 慜UTBREAK: Epidemics in a Connecting World� is Coming to 海角社区 in Romeoville
Published: February 28, 2019.
A unique look into the careers of epidemiologists, veterinarians, and public health workers as they investigate and tackle West Nile virus, HIV/AIDS, Ebola, Influenza and Zika virus will be featured in the 摂.
牋牋� The traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will be presented in Fall 2019 at 海角社区 in Romeoville.
牋牋� Students from the , along with biology professors Dr. Marne Bailey and Jeannette Pifer, are preparing hands-on models of various viruses made with the 3D printers located on campus, to feature them at the exhibit as an interactive showcase for the community.
牋牋� Dr. Dennis Cremin, history professor and director of the 海角社区 History Center, recently offered a workshop to understand the process of developing an effective exhibit. Students learned about choosing the right space to hold an event, how to effectively communicate material through graphic display and about the costs associated with hosting an exhibit.
牋牋� Participating students in the Biology Transitions Program include Natasha Cornelious (Romeoville), James Szymanski (Orland Park), Angelica Vega (Justice), Rubab Kazmi (Romeoville), and Fatimah Jabali (Naperville).
牋牋� These students are also part of the Biology Transitions Program designed to assist transfer students in the process of acclimating to the four-year university experience. They also receive a Biology Transitions Scholarship.牋
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