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Date: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2
Date Time Type Details Venue
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 11:00AM - 12:30PM DEPT TOUR

DEPT TOUR - Tour of Electronics Engineering

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Department Tours
OVERVIEW: Tour of Electronics Engineering and Civil Engineering Labs. Demonstrations include using an electric multimeter and conducting a concrete compression test.

Electronics and Civil Engineering Labs Faculty of Science and Technology
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 11:00AM - 12:00PM WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP - LANGUAGE, LINGUISTICS AND PHILOSOPHY

LANGUAGE, LINGUISTICS AND PHILOSOPHY
TOPIC: Critical Thinking Workshop
OVERVIEW: Pre-Selected groups of sixth form high school students test and improve their critical thinking skills in an engaging interactive workshop
PRESENTER: Dr. Carmeneta Jones

The Writing Centre, Faculty of Humanities and Education
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 11:00AM - 12:00PM DEPT TOUR

DEPT TOUR - Tour of GIS & Remote Sensing Labs

DEEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
Department Tourss
OVERVIEW: The following tours are scheduled during the times provided.
- Tours of the DOGG Research Facilities
- Tour of GIS & Remote Sensing Labs
- Tour of Geology Museum and Rock Preparation Lab
- Tour of Map Library

Department of Geography and Geology
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 11:00AM - 2:00PM FACULTY TOURS

FACULTY TOURS - MONALAW

MONALAW
Faculty Tours
OVERVIEW: Visitors to MonaLaw will be taken on a guided tour of the facilities.
MEETING POINT: Faculty Foyer

Faculty of Law Building
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 11:30AM - 4:00PM DEPT EXHIB AND DISPLAYS

DEPT EXHIB AND DISPLAYS - Geosciences and Development

DEEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
Department Exhibit and Displays
TITLE: Geosciences and Development
OVERVIEW A range of exciting displays to showcase the work of the DOGG and its impact throughout Jamaica and the region. Displays will include:
(a) The White Limestone Characterization and Optimization Project
(b) Oil Exploration and Petroleum Potential in Jamaica
(c) Geoarchaeology Research on Mortar in Jamaica
(d) Climate Change and Agriculture
(e) Coral Reefs and Climate

Room C6 & C7, Faculty of Science and Technology
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 11:00AM - 12:30PM YOUTH FORUM

YOUTH FORUM

UWI MONA GUILD OF STUDENTS
TOPIC: Youth in Research
OVERVIEW: What do young people on the Mona Campus think about research? Is research relevant? A viable career to pursue? This event will facilitate dialogue between students and some of the outstanding movers and shakers among our peers who are making waves here and abroad through their research in various fields and their efforts to provide answers for some of the big issues affecting our youth and our region. Make it a date.

The Undercroft, Senate Building
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 12:00PM - 1:00PM COURTYARD PUBLIC SPEAKING SESSION

COURTYARD PUBLIC SPEAKING SESSION

LANGUAGE, LINGUISTICS AND PHILOSOPHY
TOPIC: Speaker's Corner
OVERVIEW: What does it take to make a speech like a pro? Listen to and critique UWI students trained in public speaking. Identify elements of an effective speech and try your hand at extemporaneous speaking.
PRESENTERS: Public Speaking Lecturers

FHE Courtyard
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 12:00PM - 1:30PM HERBARIUM TOUR

HERBARIUM TOUR

DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES
Department Museum Tour
OVERVIEW: Herbarium Tour and Introduction to Virtual Herbarium.

Herbarium, Faculty of Science and Technology
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 12:00PM – 4:00PM DEPT EXHIBIT DEMOS AND EXPERIMENTS

DEPT EXHIBIT DEMOS AND EXPERIMENTS CHEMISTRY

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Department Exhibit and Demonstration
OVERVIEW: Various interactive demonstrations will be set up to excite and inspire sixth form students.

The Spine, Faculty of Science and Technology
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 12:00PM – 4:00PM DEPT EXHIBIT AND QUIZZES

DEPT EXHIBIT AND QUIZZES MATHEMATICS

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Various Activities
OVERVIEW: Poster Display featuring the work of the Department and Math Quizzes.

The Spine, Faculty of Science and Technology

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