Sci Girls Rock and Hike and Grow! Today we started with a journey through Leon Sinks to conduct a little bit of water testing with Mr. Greg Hitz (who happens to be a Sci Dad this year). How fortunate we were this year that the mosquitoes were not active at all and we were able to enjoy the natural beauty of Fisher Creek and Big Dismal Sinks. It was an amazing sight to see the water flowing into Fisher Creek and then stop when it reached the actual sink. Our morning hike through Leon Sinks (not 'Leon Stinks', Grace) was a great way to enjoy nature in its purest form. From there, we trekked across the county line to our neighboring Gadsden County to meet with and interact with some 'Ladies of Science' who are definitely making their mark on agriculture at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences in Quincy. Special thanks to Cheryl, Christine, Sheeja, and Fannie for presenting information on career paths in science and how often our choices will not always be exact. This research facility is home to different studies and projects that range from sod based rotation to biochar analysis. It is hard to believe, but Sci Girls I 2014 is almost over. But wait - we still have one more day to uncover some fun! Tune in tomorrow for our closing blog.
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