A Bugs Life on Parade
Scott Costa, and a bunch of his students, masquerading as a gigantic caterpillar, have taken to parading around UVM this time of year to announce his Spring semester course PSS 028 - A Bugs Life:
"As insects go about their daily lives they touch on ours, from the food we eat to solving murder crimes. Unleash your inquisitive nature and open the doors of science as you explore the secrets of insect lives. Topics will include forensic investigation, insect invasions, biological warfare, biodiversity and how insects impact culture. Learn about the bugs you eat every day, and those that may be eating you. There will be a "town meeting" and each student will receive live insects for a take home research project. The semester culminates with a banquet featuring light fare for the avant-garde bug eater (ingestion is not required; veggie alternatives available). Join us on Wednesday evenings in Spring 2008 for: PSS 028, A Bug's Life."
For more information, contact Scott Costa, 656-2824 or Scott (dot) Costa (at) Uvm (dot) Edu