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Published on 06/26/03

Future scientists get firsthand look at CAES

By April Reese
University of Georgia

Students interested in plant science careers got a low-cost look at the possibilities in the Georgia Plant Science Scholars program at the University of Georgia June 25-27.

In its fourth year, GAPSS is designed to introduce to high school students available opportunities in plant sciences. The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences was host to 23 high school students from across Georgia and Florida.

The students toured the UGA campus, including the Botany Greenhouse, Sanford Stadium and the CAES departments of crop and soil sciences, horticulture and plant pathology.

They spent time at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and took part in hands-on activities. They were introduced to faculty, staff, graduate students and industry representatives from across the state.

The program costs the students only $30 which includes meals, tours, accommodations, entertainment and a T-shirt. The program also receives funding support from sponsors.

Besides the CAES departments, this year's sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. James Miller, Bob Parker and Golden Peanut Company, the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Cotton, Papa John's Pizza, APS Foundation and the UGA Warnell School of Forest Resources.

If you're interested in the program and want to learn more or sign up for next year, write Kisha Shelton at the Department of Plant Pathology, Athens, GA 30602-7274. Or e-mail her at kshelton@uga.edu, or call her at (706) 542-1426.

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