This intensive, hands-on experience takes place Tuesday, August 4 through Thursday, August 6, 2009 is a chance for 8th, 9th and 10th graders to explore career opportunities in four science-based areas:

Healthcare * Food Science * Environmental Science * Engineering.

University on the Prairie takes students in grades 8-10 through three days of engaging hands-on experiences that will show you what you can do with your science education.

Sixty students will be selected to participate. Students will explore a variety of career opportunities in four science-based areas important to this region using interactive learning in classrooms, labs and the great outdoors at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center at Lamberton, Minnesota.

Applications for the program are currently being accepted and can be found here. The cost to participate in University on the Prairie is $50. Payment will be collected after acceptance into the program.

Please contact Wendy Foley from Southern MN AHEC with any questions at 320-231-4376 or wfoley@rice.willmar.mn.us.