College of Science hosts NASA Outreach Day for Meadows Elementary students

The College of Science welcomed seventy fourth- and fifth-grade students from Meadows Elementary on Friday for an exciting NASA Outreach Day filled with hands-on discovery.

Students spent the day rotating through interactive science activities led by faculty and biology student volunteers. In the physiology lab, they explored anatomy through guided dissections of eyes, brains, hearts, and spinal cords. The young scientists also investigated ecology by dissecting owl pellets and building food webs, gaining a better understanding of how organisms are connected in nature.

The event was made possible by a dedicated team of biology student volunteers, including Kinsey Mounts, Issac Campbell, Sydney Herman, Ava Garmestani, and Josie Barker, who mentored students and helped bring each activity to life.

The day concluded with a visit to Harless Hall and a walk across campus, where students created their own Marshall University-inspired food web. The experience left a lasting impression. According to the school’s principal, students and parents were still talking the next morning about how much they enjoyed their time on campus.

The College of Science looks forward to continuing and expanding this research outreach day in the future, inspiring the next generation of scientists through hands-on learning and campus engagement.