In the Spotlight Dr. Brent Bill
June 19, 2015
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In the Spotlight: Brent Bill and Cell Biology 3334 Class
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June 19, 2015
Dr. Brent Bill, UT Tyler assistant professor of biology, and students in his Cell Biology 3334 class will lead free, science-based presentations for elementary children on Saturday, June 20 at the Discovery Science Place, a UT Tyler center.
“Summer Science Saturday” presentations are:
- 10:30 a.m. – Cells: Plants, Animals and Bacteria – Oh My!
- 11 a.m. – The Big Four: Sugar, Protein, Fat and Nucleic Acid (the macromolecules)
- 11:30 a.m. – Why Do I Like Sugar So Much? The story about how you get your energy.
- Noon – Stem Cells: Could cells be used to make me feel better?
“The goal of this service learning project is to engage local children in science, while providing an opportunity for The University of Texas at Tyler students to digest and present topics that they are currently learning in class to the general public,” Bill said.
The presentations are geared towards children in grades 4 – 8, however children of all ages are welcome, he said. Museum admission is not required for attendance to Science Saturday sessions alone. A certificate of attendance will be available for students whose science teachers offer extra credit.
For more information, contact Bill, 903.565.5883 or bbill@uttyler.edu.
The Department of Biology, housed within the UT Tyler College of Arts and Sciences, offers diverse undergraduate and graduate studies in life sciences for a wide range of career paths, from biology, biotechnology and medical technology to medicine, dentistry and education.
Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the UT Tyler biology department integrates research as an important component of the learning experience.
Contact: 903.566.7402 or biology@uttyler.edu.