Day 4 of 4-H Biotech Day Camp and we headed out early this morning and back to NCSU. This time to Centennial Campus and the home of more than a million and a half books, Hunt Library. Our campers were broken into two group and had the chance to learn some really neat secrets into the thought behind this state of the art library.
We started at the book bot. The book bot actually finds and delivers books from the drawers of the climate controlled book room to students. They can actually request the books from an app and have them waiting at the library for pick up. The book room is actually several stories, lined with book shelves and drawers that hold many books. The bot pulls the drawer with the book and takes it to the librarian at the end of the room. It really is a neat process.
We headed upstairs and once again learned something new and interesting. The steps are in yellow so that you can be easily seen by others walking up and down the steps. It is sort of a safety thing and makes you stand out going up or down. Our campers tested the theory, and it works.
From there we learned about the 70 different types of chairs in the library. When they built it they designed it to be conducive for studying and part of that is being comfortable in the space. It is also artistic. Our campers got to sit on a piece of furniture that is made from steamed wood, making the piece both artistic and functional.
From there we went to the new technology section where there are smart boards, 3-D printers, keyboards and much more. After learning about the equipment our campers got a chance to test it out. It was all sorts of fun as they tried their hands in and under the holographic machine, music machines and other neat technology.
From there we checked out the video wall. The video wall is where student research projects are shown and you can see the incredible work of NCSU around the world. Our campers got a chance to check out some more seating options when they saw video from projects around the world (and saw what it looks like to run down a sand dune).
After our tour of the library we had lunch and then headed to Pittsboro to Carolina Tiger Rescue. It was a little drive but really neat to hear the stories and see the animals that will live here for the rest of their lives. There are Lions, Tigers, Bobcats, Cougars, Caracals and more. Most of the animals living here were in situations that were not healthy for them or any wild animal to be in. Now they have safe habitats with plenty of room, veterinary care, and if they feel like it interaction. Our campers did a great job asking questions, learning about each of the animals and where they come from and all of us learned new facts. For example did you know a cougar can leap 40 feet without taking a running start? Pretty impressive stuff.
When our tour was over we loaded up in the van and headed back to our respective counties. Just one last day, and we promise the science behind tomorrow will be off the chain, the chain of command.
We started at the book bot. The book bot actually finds and delivers books from the drawers of the climate controlled book room to students. They can actually request the books from an app and have them waiting at the library for pick up. The book room is actually several stories, lined with book shelves and drawers that hold many books. The bot pulls the drawer with the book and takes it to the librarian at the end of the room. It really is a neat process.
We headed upstairs and once again learned something new and interesting. The steps are in yellow so that you can be easily seen by others walking up and down the steps. It is sort of a safety thing and makes you stand out going up or down. Our campers tested the theory, and it works.
From there we learned about the 70 different types of chairs in the library. When they built it they designed it to be conducive for studying and part of that is being comfortable in the space. It is also artistic. Our campers got to sit on a piece of furniture that is made from steamed wood, making the piece both artistic and functional.
From there we went to the new technology section where there are smart boards, 3-D printers, keyboards and much more. After learning about the equipment our campers got a chance to test it out. It was all sorts of fun as they tried their hands in and under the holographic machine, music machines and other neat technology.
From there we checked out the video wall. The video wall is where student research projects are shown and you can see the incredible work of NCSU around the world. Our campers got a chance to check out some more seating options when they saw video from projects around the world (and saw what it looks like to run down a sand dune).
After our tour of the library we had lunch and then headed to Pittsboro to Carolina Tiger Rescue. It was a little drive but really neat to hear the stories and see the animals that will live here for the rest of their lives. There are Lions, Tigers, Bobcats, Cougars, Caracals and more. Most of the animals living here were in situations that were not healthy for them or any wild animal to be in. Now they have safe habitats with plenty of room, veterinary care, and if they feel like it interaction. Our campers did a great job asking questions, learning about each of the animals and where they come from and all of us learned new facts. For example did you know a cougar can leap 40 feet without taking a running start? Pretty impressive stuff.
When our tour was over we loaded up in the van and headed back to our respective counties. Just one last day, and we promise the science behind tomorrow will be off the chain, the chain of command.
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