Caption: ExploreACES Open House Guide - 2010
This is a reduced-resolution page image for fast online browsing.
EXTRACTED TEXT FROM PAGE:
Crop Sciences and Horticulture Careers in Crop Sciences ACES Library, Heritage Room Crop Sciences is an exciting field that uses knowledge about agriculture, biology, plant pathology, entomology, biotechnology, genetics, horticulture, and other disciplines to improve plants and their products and enhance production. Crop Sciences will continue to play a vital role in feeding the people of the world and providing the energy needed in the coming decades. We offer a broad range of study opportunities that prepare you for rewarding careers. Visit the Crop Sciences exhibits to find out more. get Synced with Chocolate! 1125 PSL on Friday and Saturday at 12 pm Dr. Skirvin is in sync with chocolate from all parts of the world. Learn about cacao and everything chocolate. Join us for a tastetesting adventure with Dr. Skirvin! and faculty in Crop Sciences use molecular genetics to study soybeans and other plants. Meet in the north entryway of Turner Hall. Plant Breeding improvements–from Wild Species to Crops W-121 Turner Hall Our crop plants were derived from wild uncultivated plants many thousands of years ago. Come to this exhibit to explore some plant improvements, and see some of the wild ancestors of our crops. Test your knowledge of where different crops came from. turf Club PSL, Hallway Ever think about having a career in Turfgrass Management? Come ask students questions about possible opportunities in Turfgrass Management. Students will also explain how to effectively manage your home lawn! growing Opportunities in Crop Sciences Turner Hall, west Hallway Where will a major in Crop Sciences and Horticulture take you? Visit this exhibit to discover the growing number of opportunities in Crop Sciences and Horticulture, see the specializations within the major, and meet alumni and current students from the department. insect id fun W-121 Turner Hall There are many insects sharing our world with us. How good are you are identifying common insects? Come to this exhibit to see how many insects you can identify. field and furrow Club AE-103 Turner Hall Think you know your crops? Come and take the Field and Furrow Club’s quiz. Be sure to ask about the club’s many fun activities. CSi: Crop Sciences inquiry Plant Molecular genetics Lab tour Turner Hall, north Hallway on Friday at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm; Saturday at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm Tour a molecular genetics lab with an ACES student. See tissue culture growth chambers for plant cultures and learn how students W-109 Turner Hall on Friday at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30; Saturday at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 Investigate crop sciences and test your knowledge of plants, agronomy, horticulture, and agriculture. Explore the facts and fallacies using “I-clickers,” which poll the audience. Expect to last about 20 minutes. 22
| 
