Parent Information
www.uwsp.edu/biology/pages/fair
Hosted by: Kyle George (student coordinator) & Dr. Joseph Covi (faculty coordinator; joseph.covi@uwsp.edu) Careers in biological sciences and medicine are expanding rapidly while many other lines of work are facing job cuts in
the United States. The Physiology Fair is an interactive program that will help prepare your child to follow a career in
physiology or medicine. Your role in this is simple but critical. Please, show your support in your child’s efforts to take
advantage of this opportunity by encouraging them to complete a project. (See timeline and website listed above)
What is the Physiology Fair?
Students will develop a project alone or as part of a team. The
choice is theirs to make. Undergraduate student sponsors from
UWSP will be available to help. However, each team
(or individual) will take responsibility for their project. Project
formats may include:
1. Presenting data from a research experiment.
2. Holding an experiential learning booth.
3. Researching a topic in physiology and presenting a
summary of their findings.
See Project Specifications for details and links to helpful
material on our web site.
Student Support:
Limited involvement is
required from teachers or parents in student
projects. UWSP provides Undergraduate Student
Sponsors who volunteer their time to help
students design and complete their projects. Contact information for student sponsors will be provided after entry. Any project questions can be
directed to them or the fair coordinators.
Our Goals
Our mission is to provide an interactive learning
experience for students that will enhance their interest
in physiological and/or medical fields. Through this
program we will provide…
I.
Student projects will be scored by a friendly panel of UWSP
students and faculty. All students will be recognized for their
hard work as Physiology Fair participants.
Each student will receive a certificate of completion for their
accomplishments. The top projects will receive special
recognition and awards.
Volunteers will also be recognized for their contribution. Any
teachers or parents who are interested in volunteering to assist
with the program should contact Dr. Joseph Covi in the UWSP
Biology department. (e-mail address: jcovi@uwsp.edu)
Timeline:
An opportunity for students to gain practical
experience in communicating scientific ideas.
(College entrance committees look for these
experiences.)
II. An environment that encourages critical thinking
and personal growth while providing a fun and
positive experience for students.
III. A view on career possibilities relating to science.
IV. A chance for high school students to work with
undergraduates from UWSP and learn about the
college experience.