Norm Lownds
Profile
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Time ZoneEastern
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OrganizationMichigan State University
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RoleScientist Mentor: I will mentor teams of students online
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Research Interests (300 words)Science Education - how to create field trips that engage and excite students to learn.
I also work on projects that integrate digital technologies with hands-on plant science activities.
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Profile Question 1What is your favorite plant? Why?
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Answer the question you selected for profile question 1 here (300 words):Sensitive Plant, the leaves move when you touch them.
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Profile Question 2Can you describe your attitude toward science when you were in high school?
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Answer the question you selected for profile question 2 here (300 words):I was interested in science, but my high school classes did not engage me or make me interested in pursuing a career in science.
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AvailabilityI am NOT available, please temporarily remove me from the available mentor list
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Capacity: How many teams at a time are you comfortable working with?2
Recent Posts
fchslashpolspring2022 project 3
Norm Lownds
Mickey,
This sounds interesting.
I have a couple of questions: When you talk about the antenna on the outside or inside, are talking about the anther?
What data will you collect to be able to determine if the flowers pollinate outside…
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fchslashpolspring2022 project 3
Norm Lownds
Wow! Sounds like you have had a very busy week learning lots of interesting and important things about plants. I love it! Keep on learning and I look forward to learning more about the further learning, observations and experiments…
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fchslashpolspring2022 project 3
Norm Lownds
Hi Mickey,
I love the tradition you have of gardening with your mother. For me, I gardened with my grandfather. It is great to hear that you are planning to start gardens at your new home. Think of it as creating a new garden…
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