Insectapolooza Mystery Gest
Mike Wolfin, a graduate student from Cornell’s Department of Entomology, was a recent "Mystery Guest" at The New School. As a spokesperson for Insectapolooza, he brought with him a stick bug that both excited and captivated all our students. Mike shared his passion for chemical ecology and his own research. He shared photographs of microscopic samples which engaged and intrigued even the youngest of our students. The second and third graders have been part of an in depth study of bees. Mike discussed all of the senses and how insects use them in ways we cannot. This gave the students the opportunity to compare their senses to bees and other insects such as ants, crickets and stick bugs.Mike will be returning to our school for an encore bringing with him a "Mystery Animal"!
Mike Wolfin, a graduate student from Cornell’s Department of Entomology, was a recent "Mystery Guest" at The New School. As a spokesperson for Insectapolooza, he brought with him a stick bug that both excited and captivated all our students. Mike shared his passion for chemical ecology and his own research. He shared photographs of microscopic samples which engaged and intrigued even the youngest of our students. The second and third graders have been part of an in depth study of bees. Mike discussed all of the senses and how insects use them in ways we cannot. This gave the students the opportunity to compare their senses to bees and other insects such as ants, crickets and stick bugs.Mike will be returning to our school for an encore bringing with him a "Mystery Animal"!
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