22nd annual state science meet draws 66 students from across Nebraska

Sixty-six eighth-grade students from 24 schools across Nebraska attended UNMC's 22nd annual State Science Meet June 5-7, for an educational and fun experience.

Participating from Sidney Middle School were Kate Dible, Drew Reece, Tessa Siler, and Kollyn Weimer.

The goal of the meet is to inspire students, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in health care. The students qualify for the meet by submitting science projects in one of seven regional science meets sponsored by the Nebraska Area Health Education Centers across the state earlier in the year.

While on campus students were exposed to the health professions, medical research and patient care. Events included hands-on science activities such as:

• Presentations about a variety of health science disciplines

• Tours of UNMC

• A team science competition