LSU College of Science Hosts Geaux Science for Girls Story Time
Dr. Evanna Gleason, neurobiologist and LSU professor of biology.Photo Credit: Evanna Gleason
Baton Rouge, La. — The LSU College of Science is hosting its first Geaux Science for Girls Story Time with LSU neurobiologist, Dr. Evanna Gleason, Saturday, December 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library on Goodwood Boulevard.
Geaux Science for Girls Story Time invites girls in pre-kindergarten through third
grade to hear science-themed stories read by LSU women scientists followed by a fun
hands-on science activity. The story time kicks off a series of Geaux Science for
Girls events supported through generous funding from Halliburton.
"We are very excited to receive support from Halliburton for Geaux Science for Girls,"
said Cynthia Peterson, dean of the LSU College of Science. "Our goal is to inspire
a new generation of women scientists, and I am grateful to have a partner like Halliburton
to support us in this effort."
On December 8, Dr. Gleason will be reading Neuron Galaxy by Karen Littman, a story
about a lonely little neuron that wants to connect with other neurons. Following the
story, the girls will be able to meet Dr. Gleason and ask questions about the story
and her work as an LSU scientist. Dr. Gleason and graduate students in LSU’s Department
of Biological Sciences will also lead the girls in a fun activity with energy sticks
to show how their bodies can produce energy.
“It’s important that we introduce girls to science at a young age,” said Dr. Gleason.
“Not necessarily to get them to go into science, but to help them understand how their
bodies and the world works.”
Visit Eventbrite to register for the December 8 Geaux Science for Girls Story Time or call the East
Baton Rouge Parish Main Library at (225) 231-3760.
Follow the LSU College of Science on social media to stay up to date on future Geaux
Science for Girls events (@lsuscience)