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PBSC Lox Groves campus hosts Citizen Science event A Citizen Science event was held June 16 at Palm Beach State College’s Loxahatchee Groves campus to expose underserved high school juniors and seniors to STEAM disciplines and programs. The event, titled “Think Like a Researcher, Act Like a Researcher,” was funded through a $5,000 National Library of Medicine grant. It featured hands-on science and humanities activities including isolating DNA from strawberries, “Dodgy Monkey” an active exercise in physics and “St. George on a Bike,” an arts and technology project in which students contributed to an artificial intelligence caption model to generate information about European artwork. Participants also explored the campus Anatomage Table led by PBSC professor Dr. Vetaley Stashenko and watched a presentation on the All of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health that aims to make advances in tailoring medical care to the individual. More than 50 students attended from Everglades Prep, Palm Beach Lakes High School, John I. Leonard High School and
Lake Worth High School. Partners and presenters at the event were the University of Florida’s Scripps Biomedical Research campus and its Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. “I am a big fan of Citizen Science because it allows students to engage in realworld problems actively and deeply,” said Iris Fiallos-Finstad, PBSC librarian and professor on the Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Groves campuses who helped organize the event. “It exposes them to new disciplines and does not discount their contributions and insights. For some students, this may be their magic bullet to finding a career path in STEAM.” Those who were invited to the event were identified through PBSC’s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center. Fiallos-Finstad hopes the College will host another Citizen Science event in the future. Citizen Science is the collection and analysis of data relating to the natural world by members of the general public, typically as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists. For more information, visit www.citizenscience.org.
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Disc Golf for Adults With Developmental Disabilities The Special Populations Section of Broward County Parks will continue its Inclusive Disc Golf Program, for adults with developmental disabilities. The free instructional program will be offered from 9:30 to 11:30AM on Tuesdays, starting on July 12th and running through August 30th, at Shelter #6 at Plantation Heritage Park (1100 S Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317; 954.357.5135). Participants will learn fundamental skills, use of equipment, field of play, rules, and more. Players must have upper body strength on at least one side of their bodies. Since the program is inclusive, players may be joined by a parent or adult friend. Facial masking and social distancing are recommended. Class size is limited and preregistration is required by calling Special Populations at
954.357.8160/8170 or emailing SpecialPopulations@Broward.org. Adherence to CDC guidelines for facial masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizing is recommended. Recreation. Preservation. Education. About the Parks and Recreation DivisionBroward County Par ks manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Hours and fees vary by location. Visit Broward. org/Parks for details. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954.357.8170 or TTY 954.537.2844 at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.
Coral Springs Museum of Art Visual Whispers Exhibition The Coral Springs Museum of Art will be presenting “Visual Whispers,” The first solo exhibition of Jessie Laura, Visual Whispers, presents site-specific installations and a series of assemblages that explore the notions of dimensional space and perception. The work navigates the complexities of light and form as an artistic medium, physical reality, and aesthetic concept. Influenced by nature and architectural structures, Laura’s mixed media work features geometric and organic compositions that create volume, texture, and movement. Furthermore, abstraction through form, light, and shadow allows her to respond to and engage with contemporary culture’s onslaught of visual imagery. Stripped from color and representational imagery, Visual Whispers gives the viewer the opportunity to engage with the work with heightened focus and a higher awareness of their presence in the space. Mark your calendars as Jessie Laura will be flying out for a limited time to attend the Visual Whispers Opening Reception and Ask the Artist. Visitors can interact with her and ask questions during this event. Dates
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for additional programming in conjunction with this exhibition will be forthcoming on our website and social media channels. EXHIBITION DATES June 30 – August 13, 2022 Opening Reception: Thursday, June 30 | 5:30 – 8:30pm Ask the Artist | 6:30pm WHERE Coral Springs Museum of Art – Inside the Center for the Arts 2855A Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs, FL 33065 Registration for the event is not required, and Masks are encouraged but optional. ABOUT THE ARTIST JESSIE LAURA (B. 1987, Lima, Peru) lives and works in San Francisco. She earned a BFA in Design and Film from The School of Visual Arts, New York. Laura has been featured in notable group shows in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Laura has completed artist residencies at Rule Gallery in Marfa, Texas and Art Warehouse in Delray Beach, Florida. Laura’s work is held in private collections including the law firm Wiley Rein in Washington D.C. amongst others. Community
