Overview: The emergence of novel diseases spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito in Jamaica and the Caribbean has prompted studies on insecticide resistance towards effective management of the vector. Recent research has led to the conclusion that the mosquitoes could possibly be developing resistance. The talk will explore the research results and the importance of monitoring resistance in vector control.

Presenter: Dr. Sheena Francis

Overview: Participants will ride a bicycle and attempt to light up a series of light bulbs based on speed

AUDIENCE: High school students, FST students

Overview: This demo will take you through the entire process of measuring samples using gamma and XRF spectroscopy.

Overview: Each Department will be represented by one (1) genius (15-20 minutes per hour) who will give a dramatization of a science concept – e.g. equation solving and proofs, Newtonian forces, etc. The audience will be engaged to participate.

AUDIENCE: High School students & their teachers

Overview: Campus visitors will have the opportunity to explore or research facilities and museums, by participating in the following tours:

• Tour of Geology Museum
• Tour of Map Library
• Tour of Herbarium
• Tour of Medicinal Plants (Botany Gardens)
• Tour of Zoology Museum
• Tour of the Natural Products Institute’s Mosquito Research facilities, Biochemistry Lab and Cell Culture Screening Laboratory.

Audience: UWI Students, High School Students, General Public

Overview: Campus visitors will have the opportunity to explore or research facilities and museums, by participating in the following tours:

• Tour of Geology Museum
• Tour of Map Library
• Tour of Herbarium
• Tour of Medicinal Plants (Botany Gardens)
• Tour of Zoology Museum
• Tour of the Natural Products Institute’s Mosquito Research facilities, Biochemistry Lab and Cell Culture Screening Laboratory.

Audience: UWI Students, High School Students, General Public

Overview: Campus visitors will have the opportunity to explore or research facilities and museums, by participating in the following tours:

• Tour of Geology Museum
• Tour of Map Library
• Tour of Herbarium
• Tour of Medicinal Plants (Botany Gardens)
• Tour of Zoology Museum
• Tour of the Natural Products Institute’s Mosquito Research facilities, Biochemistry Lab and Cell Culture Screening Laboratory.

Audience: UWI Students, High School Students, General Public

Overview: Visit the Biotechnology Information desk and learn more about our research work and our various programmes.

Overview: Come learn about the science and application of DNA Extractions and take a tour of the Centre.

Overview: Selection of computer science and IT related activities

AUDIENCE: UWI Students, High School Students, General Public