University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center
23669 130th St.
Lamberton,
MN
56152
Crystal Reith, [email protected]
Teresa Determan-Schwartz, [email protected]
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.
Youth will conduct experiments, participate in hands-on labs and learn new skills from professionals working in science fields. They will also increase their understanding of science and discover which potential career options interest them 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 share their experiences and answer questions on how to get into certain career fields.
The program will run from 10:30 a.m. to 6:25 p.m. on June 30 and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 1.
An overnight lodging option is available at the SWROC (air mattresses, sleeping bags and pillows are encouraged).
Youth entering grades 7 through one-year post-high school this fall
$50 per youth
Payment should be mailed to:
Cottonwood County 4-H
41385 US Hwy 71
Windom MN 56101
Register in 4-H Online by June 12.
For registration assistance, contact your local Extension educator.
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, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.
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