PSU science fair draws students from all over the Four States

PITTSBURG, Kans. — There was a contest of scientific minds, Thursday, at Pittsburg State College.

Greater than 400 college students have been on campus to participate within the annual Science Day occasion on April 14th. They represented 19 excessive faculties from Kansas and Missouri — as nicely Fort Scott Neighborhood Faculty.

All competing in actions involving biology, chemistry and physics. In line with Dr. Peter Chung, the occasion has been a practice for roughly 40 years to assist college students discover their curiosity in science — and is essential for recruiting potential college students to PSU.

“Form of lose observe of the years however you undoubtedly see all of the faces that got here to Science Day and now they’re right here on the college and so they transfer on. We’re simply joyful to have the ability to present the chance and on the similar time showcase Pittsburg State College and what we’ve got to supply,” stated Dr. Peter Chung, PSU Professor of Microbiology.

Among the competitions featured biology trivia, written exams, figuring out wildlife sounds — and creating mars colony fashions.