The Leonardo Brings Hands-on Science to Chapman Library

 Activities Connect Visitors to Jobs, Local Climate Issues

 

SALT LAKE CITY, April 27, 2010 -- The Leonardo science-tech-art center's community outreach program is hosting two days of hands-on science at the Chapman Library, 577 South 900 West in Salt Lake City.

The Leonardo will open permanently next April in the old main library on Library Square. Even before opening, the center is offering hands-on learning, community events, and even major exhibitions like BODY WORLDS to Salt Lake City and Utah.  

This week's events will bring university students, The Leonardo staff, and residents from the Glendale neighborhood together for fun, free, hands-on learning, as well as connections to local jobs.  

Thursday, April 29

HOW YOU'RE CHANGING THE PLANET

University of Utah students Austin Coates, Blake Huff, and Lauren Wood -- and their advisors Jacob Hansen and Professor Joseph Andrade -- will discuss how human beings are changing the planet. Using animations, interactive maps and large-screen displays about agriculture and conservation, the students will answer questions about how population growth and lifestyle changes are impacting the natural environment, explain the "heat islands" forming around our cities, and more! Student projects funded through the NASA Space Grant program. Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

 

Friday, April 30; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

HANDS-ON SCIENCE FOR JOBS!

Looking for a good job? Tired of being told you don't have enough experience, education or training? Stop by the STEMWorks: Biotechnology table and learn about the science behind one of Utah's fastest growing industries-and connect to real, local jobs. STEMWorks is funded by a workforce Innovation in regional Economic development (WIRED) grant from the U.S. Dept. of Labor, employment and Training Administration working in partnership with GOED and the Utah Dept. of Workforce Services.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE SALT LAKE VALLEY

Get a glimpse into how global warming is affecting our water supply and local temperatures. Check out time-lapse images on the Magic Planet and hear what science is predicting for Salt Lake's future.

 

For more information, contact Lisa Davis at lisadavisslc@att.net or 801-230-9399.