Kids Enjoy Their Parents' Workplace
NIH's recent observance of "Take Your Children to Work Day" was a success — more than 1,300 slots were available for different activities, in addition to many other attractions that required no tickets (exhibits, videos, etc). All preregistered slots were filled quickly. The day's events varied from Clinical Center surgical suite tours to fire extinguisher training to DNA extraction — in other words a reflection of the wide range of activities at NIH.
Evaluations from parents and children were overwhelmingly positive. The success was made possible by the institutes and divisions that sponsored special events, including the CC, Office of Research Services; NIDR, NICHD and NIAAA. Additional support was provided by NLM, NCI and the Children's Inn. Planning for the 1997 Take Your Child to Work Day will begin early in the fall.
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The children enjoyed exploring the world of clinical pathology at the Clinical Center. |
| Kids try out respirator safety equipment displayed by the Occupational Safety and Health Branch, DS, ORS. |
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A "hands-on" opportunity to learn how to use a fire extinguisher on a real fire |
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