The Interfaces of Global Change Graduate Student Organization participated in a recent science fair at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School in Blacksburg. Some of the IGC Fellows served as judges and evaluated the nearly 70 Gilbert Linkous poster presentations. Other fellows operated a photo booth called “Kids Curiosity”. Equipped with plenty of lab and field gear, our graduate students encouraged kids to dress up as scientists and check out some of the cool tools that were on hand.

See some photos below–looks like everyone was having fun!

The IGC Fellows thank Dr. Ann Stevens, from the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech for the invitation to staff this fun event. 

IGC Fellows stand next to a poster showing it to a child. Young child in lab coat dressed like a scientist. IGC Fellows goof around. Two IGC Fellows smile for the camera. IGC Fellow posingn with young child in lab coat dressed like a scientist. Young child with parents dressed in birding attire. IGC Fellow poses next to a science poster. Young child in vest catching IGC Fellow with a net. Young child in lab coat dressed like a scientist.