Registration opens Jan. 19
The future and the past: Broaden your perspective on the future of medicine at ASTEC; learn about the past at the renowned Laboratory of Tree Ring Research.
First stop: Imagine medical students “treating” realistic human-patient simulators (high-tech mannequins) that are activated to talk, sweat, breathe, cough, bleed, and emulate a variety of medical conditions. Those capabilities provide lifelike medical situations for students to practice proper procedures and to be evaluated. Come take a guided tour of this experimental high-tech, learning environment in action at The Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center (ASTEC) on the Tucson campus of University of Arizona’s (UofA’s) Health Sciences.
The recently redesigned 30,000-sqft facility is equipped with a 6,000-sqft “simdeck” that includes representative patient rooms, an operating room, intensive-care unit, and labor-and-delivery suite. It also boasts a 30-foot projector-based virtual environment, a synthetic cadaver, and a high-end, 3D printer-scanner for patient-specific anatomic models and prototyping.
Lunch stop: We will have lunch at El Charro’s—celebrating over 100 years in operation.
Second stop: At the University of Arizona’s renowned Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, you’ll discover how scientists use tree rings to study climate, archaeology, ecology, and the natural history of our region. The tour generally includes:
- An introduction to dendrochronology (tree-ring science)
- Access to the exhibit hall showcasing specimens dating back thousands of years
- Insight into how tree-ring data informs research on climate change, ancient civilizations, forest management, and more
NOTE: Physical activity level: Be prepared for an extensive amount of walking
For the trip home: Due to the length of the trip, we will enjoy a "Picnic on the Bus" en-route back to PebbleCreek. The picnic consists of a boxed sandwich dinner accompanied by chips, soda and water. Sandwich selection is displayed the trip registration form.
WAITLIST: If an event has sold out, be sure add your name to the waitlist by registering for the event.
Registration limited to two (2) per event, for each LLL user account.
EVENT DATE/TIME: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
COST: $95, includes bus, tour, lunch and gratuities
MAXIMUM: 50
For more information, click the link:
The Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center at UofA
Laboratory of Tree Ring Research University of Arizona College of Science