Middle schoolers discover the thrill of science

Twenty-nine Tiffin Middle School students, their teacher Jennifer Bupp, and two parent chaperones visited Heidelberg Thursday to participate in  the annual Young Scientist Day. While on campus, the students rotated between demonstrations in geology, chemistry, water quality, and anatomy and physiology. Topics included Surface and Groundwater Systems, presented by geology professor Amy Berger and Heidelberg environmental science students; Chemistry in Action, presented by chemistry professor Nate Beres and the Chemistry Club; Exploring a Watershed, presented by researchers Ellen Ewing and Jake Boehler from the National Center for Water Quality Research; and Bones, Eyeballs and Other Body Parts, presented by biology professor Pam Faber and Heidelberg anatomy students. Pam also coordinated the event.