WHSTEP Family Science Night - "Drone-a-Palooza"
Where: Falmouth High School Cafeteria
When: Wednesday, September 24, 2014, 5:30–7pm
Host: Woods Hole Science and Technology Education Partnership (WHSTEP)
Contact: Abby Smith, WHSTEP Administrator, abigailalice.smith@gmail.com
What are drones and why are they important for the future of scientific research and exploration? Attend WHSTEP’s Family Science Night, “Drone-a-Palooza”, to find out more. There will be displays, brief presentations, and opportunities to speak with scientists, students, and business partners on their cutting edge research using land, ocean, and/or atmospheric drones. This is a free event and all are welcome–teachers, students, families, community members!
"Algae Drone" preparing for lift-off. A group of Falmouth High School students used a flying drone to photograph algae blooms and assess nitrogen inputs in Falmouth ponds. (Credit: Troy Otter)