On March 6, all 5th and 6th graders at Clifton Area Neighborhood School (CANS) visited the University of Cincinnati to experience college for a day and see what UC has to offer.
CANS is an elementary school in Cincinnati Public Schools near UC’s main campus, with students from Spring Grove, Clifton, and CUF. The goal of the visit is for students to feel comfortable in a college setting while having fun learning about some different opportunities college brings.
The 5th graders, their teachers, and UC students that regularly volunteer with their class, visited the Center for Inclusive Excellence & Community Engagement in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. These students participated in a discussion about what engineering is and competed in groups to build the most structurally sound building. The 5th graders also visited the Geosciences Department to discuss biodiversity, a main topic in the 5th grade curriculum at CANS.
The 6th graders and their teachers also visited the Geosciences Department for a showcase of research and careers in geosciences. These students circulated through six stations where they interacted with undergraduate students, graduate students, and professors about topics like hydrology, local fossils, and exploration on mars. The 6th graders also visited the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP). Art Education Master’s student, Kelsey Thueneman, guided students through an activity exploring how objects that don’t have a clear purpose can be used creatively. Students also learned about career options related to the arts.
The CANS students finished their day with a pizza lunch and walk around campus with the UC Office of Admissions.
Thanks to all who made this visit a success! The Geosciences part of the visit was even featured on the local news! The students who attended enjoyed their time at UC, and we look forward to hosting CANS students every year.
