“Zoom into Science” are educational series offered by the Georgia 4-H program.  These online, 1-hour zoom sessions allow participants to learn more from experts in their field as well as being exposed to a variety of science-related careers.  Each session ends with a “question and answer” session with the scientist(s), allowing you to directly engage with these individuals. ANYONE can participate; it is not limited to registered 4-H members.  Families will pre-register using the links provided.  E-mail confirmations with the Zoom log-in instructions will only be sent to registered attendees.  We ask our presenters to gear the content for upper elementary and middle school students.  However, we do realize that many families may be watching together, so it could be a great educational experience for younger or older youth.

Recordings of Previous Sessions

Click the name of the session title to access the recording on Kaltura.

All about Water: July 23, 2020 – The Southwest District 4H2O Team shared all about the importance of earth’s water – from agriculture, health, and human use.  This long-standing, successful 4-H program shifted to a virtual format for the summer of 2020.  Presenters include Debra Cox, Mitchell County Extension 4-H Educator, Sylvia Davis, Baker/Mitchell County Extension FCS Agent, Brian Hayes, Mitchell County Extension ANR Agent, Cale Cloud, Southwest District Extension Water Agent, and Calvin Perry, UGA Stripling Irrigation Research Park Superintendent.

All about Plant Biotech: August 6, 2020 – Dr. Wayne Parrott with UGA’s Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics shared about plant GMOs and genome editing.

All about Rats: August 20, 2020 – Aimee Bozeman, Idaho State University PhD student, shared how rats can be used to study human behavior and motion.

All about Stormwater: September 3, 2020 – Dr. Angela Bliss, Stormwater Specialist with the Chatham County Dept of Engineering, shared about stormwater, the importance of preventing water pollution, and how to label storm drains.

Veggie Shapes: September 17, 2020 – Dr. Ester van der Knaap with UGA’s Insitute of Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics shared about how and why vegetables are the shapes that they are.

All About Food Safety with Manpreet Singh: October 15, 2020 – Dr. Manpreet Singh with the UGA Poultry Science department shares about food preparation and safety.

Field Discoveries Along a Naturalist’s Path with Anne Lindsay (Part One): November 5, 2020 – Join UGA Marine Extension Environmental Educator Anne Lindsay to see some of the interesting nature finds in her personal collection.  Note: this session is a two-part video series.

Field Discoveries Along a Naturalist’s Path with Anne Lindsay (Part Two): November 5, 2020 – Join UGA Marine Extension Environmental Educator Anne Lindsay to see some of the interesting nature finds in her personal collection.  Note: this session is a two-part video series.

All About Jellyfish with Nina Sassano: November 19, 2020 – Join Environmental Educator Nina Sassano with UGA Marine Extension to learn all about jellyfish.

Science Community Engagement with Katie Higgins: December 3, 2020 –Join Environmental Educator Katie Higgins with UGA Marine Extension to learn all about different global civic science projects and find ways to be engaged in various research opportunities.

All About Reptiles and Amphibians with Kyle Barrett: December 17, 2020 –Join Clemson University Professor Dr. Kyle Barrett to learn all about reptiles and amphibians.

Georgia 4-H Science Contact