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Join us for the inaugural ‘We Grow Scientists’ event!
May 3, 2023 3:00-7:00 PM
The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) will host the inaugural “We Grow Scientists” event on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 3:00-7:00 PM at Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory.
This afternoon of hands-on learning, wagon tours, and activities will showcase the many STEM fields CFAES has to offer and will include a look at the Waterman facilities such as the newly constructed Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC). “We Grow Scientists” is a free event open to learners of all ages looking to learn more about STEM in their community as part of the COSI Science Festival (May 3-6, 2023).
FAQ's
This free event is for anyone in our community looking to learn how 'We Grow Scientists' here at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
We encourage you to bring the whole family out!
2515 Carmack Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
Please note this address may appear to be a field on google map view - simply because the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex is brand new; rest assured this is the true event address.
We will have clear signage when you pull into the event venue (2515 Carmack Rd, Columbus, OH 43210) - guiding you towards the gravel lot designated for free event parking.
Please be mindful not to drive off the path & into grassy areas (we have many active research projects going on at Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory).
The Barrio Food Truck will be on site providing FREE taco boxes. These meals are free courtesy of our generous sponsors at the Ohio Soybean Association!
No pre-registration is necessary. You're invited to stop in and join the fun at any point for however long you'd like during the event - May 3rd, 2023, from 3-7pm.
In the event of inclement weather, we have a plan in place to move the event completely inside of the CEARC.
Feel free to reach out to our event co-chairs with any additional questions:
- Carly Becker: becker.421@osu.edu
- Bri Schneider: schneider.802@osu.edu
We hope to see you on May 3rd! You can learn more about the COSI Science Festival here.