Category: Updates

Boys And Girls Club

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The forensics program took part in teaching the Boys and Girls Club of Oxford a couple of chemistry based magic tricks last week. Students were able to both watch and participate in the experiments in order to get them to think critically in a fun environment. During the magic show, students got to help figure out how dry ice affects balloons, how to make an egg float, and how money can be lit of fire without burning. A special thank you to the Boys and Girls Club of Oxford for letting us come out and have some fun with you.

CSI Camp Is Fast Approaching!

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Do you know a high school student interested in learning the art of forensic science? If so, tell them to sign up for the University of Mississippi’s CSI camp!

With today’s explosion of television programs and media coverage of the latest advancements in the forensic sciences, students have become fascinated with anything relating to the work of the forensic scientist. Wishing to foster a stronger interest in science learning among our nation’s young people, the AAFS now co-sponsors the CSI Summer Camp, a weeklong submersion into the field of forensics.

Interested? Click here to learn more or click here to sign up!

ELC Charleston Visit

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The forensics program took part in teaching the ELC students from Charleston yesterday. Students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade from Tallahatchie county came by for an hour long chemistry based magic show. Students were able to both watch and participate in the experiments in order to get them to think critically in a fun environment. During the magic show, students learned how to make liquid nitrogen ice cream, how liquid nitrogen affects bananas, and how to tell a raw egg from a hard boiled egg.