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Sciences but trained as an entomologist), and Dr. Charles Bartlett, an entomology
professor at the University of Delaware.

Bug Camp impact
The camp’s impact extends beyond individual learning, said Carder.

“We plant seeds, and then they can actually start ripples,” she said. “If we teach
these kids about how important it is for them to protect themselves, the hope is
that they take that home and that ripple continues, and they can share that with
their friends at school or in their neighborhood, and with their parents.”

Butler noted that the program targets an ideal age group for scientific engagement.

“At this age, it’s getting them excited for it—to want to learn it—so we show
them and have them go through motions of how to collect stuff, how to inspect.
This engages their mind and gets them to want to learn more.”

DCPH-A hopes to continue the program in future years and build on this inaugural
event.

“It’s great to have a chance to interact with students and show them all the great
things that we do, the types of equipment that entomologists use—and maybe
one day they’ll grow up and want to be an entomologist,” said Carder.

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