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WCC Students to Hold Science Night for 3rd through 5th Graders

October 20, 2023

Biology students in Wayne Community College’s Honors Program will hold a free science event for elementary school students.

“Science Night” is scheduled for 6:30–7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14. It will be held on the College’s main campus in Goldsboro.

Children are invited to come create soap-powered boats, see their own DNA, learn how ketchup can make pennies shiny, and figure out what dissolves gum. These activities are designed for children in grades three through five, but all ages are welcome.

Space is limited to 60 participants who must be accompanied by their parents.

Reservations are required. Save your spot by completing the online form.

Registered participants will be provided with details on the event’s location.

BioNetwork provided the event’s materials as part of its STEM outreach program.

For more information, contact WCC Honors Program Coordinator Lynn Swafford at 919-739-6857 or alswafford@saunaspar.com.

WCC encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations or have questions about access, contact the Accessibility Counselor at 919-739-6729.

About BioNetwork
BioNetwork, an initiative of the North Carolina Community College System, provides high-quality economic and workforce development for the biotechnology and life science industries across North Carolina through education, training, and laboratory resources.

About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 240 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.