University on the Prairie

Event information

Date

Monday, June 24, 2024 - Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-06-24 08:00:00 2024-06-25 16:00:00 University on the Prairie Explore science-based career opportunities in environmental and agricultural science, chemistry, engineering and more! University on the Prairie immerses youth entering grades 7 through one-year post-high school in hands-on activities that show what you can do with science education.You will conduct experiments, participate in hands-on labs and learn new skills from professionals working in science fields. You will increase your understanding of science and discover what potential career options interest you the most. All University on the Prairie activities take place in the classrooms, labs and the great outdoors at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center (SWROC) facilities.Each career track is led by enthusiastic faculty from University of Minnesota and South Dakota State University, University of Minnesota SWROC staff, graduate students and highly skilled industry professionals. The instructors will gladly share their experiences and answer questions on how to get into certain career fields. Check-in is at 8 a.m. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 24 and 25. University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center America/Chicago public

Time

8:00 a.m. Central time

Location

University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center
23669 130th St.
Lamberton, MN 56152

Contact

Crystal Reith, Extension educator
mohrh002@umn.edu or 507-831-4022

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Explore science-based career opportunities in environmental and agricultural science, chemistry, engineering and more! University on the Prairie immerses youth entering grades 7 through one-year post-high school in hands-on activities that show what you can do with science education.

You will conduct experiments, participate in hands-on labs and learn new skills from professionals working in science fields. You will increase your understanding of science and discover what potential career options interest you the most.

All University on the Prairie activities take place in the classrooms, labs and the great outdoors at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center (SWROC) facilities.

Each career track is led by enthusiastic faculty from University of Minnesota and South Dakota State University, University of Minnesota SWROC staff, graduate students and highly skilled industry professionals. The instructors will gladly share their experiences and answer questions on how to get into certain career fields.

Check-in is at 8 a.m. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 24 and 25.

Audience

Youth entering grades 7 through one-year post-high school

Cost

$50

Registration

For assistance, refer to the event registration guide or contact your local Extension educator.

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, complete the 4-H accommodations request form two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.