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Club to exhibit survival
strategies for animals
 By
Ayall Sagi
Staff Writer
Chameleons, fireflies and jellyfish… OH MY!
In the continuation of education towards children,
adults and fellow students, the biochemistry club will be hosting "Survival
101, Survival Strategies for Animals," this weekend.
The event is free and all who wish to learn more
about biochemistry are invited.
The biochemistry club is devoted to educating the
masses on the complex matter of biochemistry. According to Joseph Ogas,
professor in the department of biochemistry, for the past few years
the biochemistry club has been focusing their work on outreach programs.
The club organizes events in which they visit elementary schools to
perform demonstrations and to talk to children about the possibilities
offered in biochemistry.
"For most people, biochemistry seems really daunting.
The biochemistry club tries to change that perspective," said Ogas.
This weekend, the club will host the program, which
is one of the booths in attendance of Spring Fest.
The exhibit will consist of basic survival techniques
for different organisms. Barbara Sanchez-Neri, a junior in the School
of Agriculture and vice president of the biochemical club, looks forward
to sharing her knowledge with the potential participants.
"Topics will consist of different types of camouflage
and how animals use camouflage (to protect themselves) from predators,"
said Sanchez-Neri. One topic is "why a chameleon changes colors. Another
topic will be about bio-luminescence, that is glowing, like glow in
the dark jellyfish and fireflies."
Though the topics may seem entertaining, the main
goal of the club is to educate.
"We want to educate the community about things
that have to do with biochemistry and educate young people. We'll have
Web sites available for further information and people can ask us questions
if they have any," said Sanchez-Neri.
Other topics will include termites and their pheromones.
To check it out, stop by between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday in front
of the Food Science Building.
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