2002 Highlights

This year HS/HT participants had the opportunity to learn about the various ways that technology is used in their community. Students learned about graphic design echolike at SignPrinters, crime scene technology at the Tallahassee Police Department, how to "rendezvous with comet" at the Challenger Learning Center, and tracking hurricanes at Florida State University's (FSU) Department of Meteorology. Finally, HS/HT students travel to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). This was the last field trip of the academic year for students.

Students toured the facility and learned of the various types of magnets such as Resistive and Super conducting Magnets. Students also learned how magnets were used for research in a variety of fields. At the NHMFL, scientists use magnets for research in physics, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, geochemistry, biochemistry, materials science, and engineering. The NHMFL is the only facility of its kind in the United States and one of only nine in the world. It is the largest and highest powered magnet laboratory, outfitted with the world's most comprehensive assortment of high-performing magnet systems.

The laboratory, established by the National Science Foundation in 1990, is equally committed to promoting science education and developing the next generation of science, engineering, and science education leaders. A variety of programs, opportunities, and mentorship experiences are available for teachers and students at all academic levels K-12 through post-graduate. The laboratory, with its distinguished faculty and world-class facilities, provides a truly unique interdisciplinary learning environment.