Celebrate ‘International Women and Girls in Science Day’ with hands-on activities and experiments! Meet local scientists and hear from Jenny Tung, associate professor of biology at Duke University, during this FREE program open to everyone.

In 2015, the United Nations selected Feb. 11 as ‘International Women and Girls in Science Day’ in order to further achieve gender equality and encourage more female participation in science.

Explore the world of pottery mending, learn about animal training and see live bees and turtles at this special celebration!

Schedule:

• Girls Do Science: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Meet local scientists and participate in cool experiments!

• Guest Speaker Presentation: 2-3 p.m.
  • Jenny Tung is an evolutionary anthropologist and geneticist who is investigating the connection between social experiences and health. Join us for her presentation on “The Social Lives of Genomes: Lessons from our Primate Cousins.”

Celebrate women in science with special events across the University of Florida campus Feb. 10-19.

While the event activities are FREE, there is an admission charge for the Amazing Pollinators and Butterfly Rainforest exhibits.