State science meet qualifier

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

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Allison Tolliver, a student at St. Patrick's School in McCook, was one of 59 eighth-grade students from 24 schools across Nebraska, who attended the University of Nebaska Medical Center's 21st annual State Science Meet June 6-8, for an educational and fun experience. The goal of the meet was to inspire students, especially those from rural communities, to pursue careers in health care. The students qualified 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. There were presentations on a variety of health science disciplines, tours of UNMC and a team science competition.

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