TV 20 Sports Director Chris Price will tell you, its one thing to talk about playing tennis. Its another thing to actually play. You can't become proficient unless you practice.
This is just as true in the world of academics--where students benefit when theory meets practice. There is a new practice field in Gainesville for young scientists, and its as hands on as you can get.
In the Technology Spotlight, Maulik Shah, Ph.D. shows TV 20's David Snyder how the Florida STaRS Program (www.STaRS-Florida.com, 352-235-9636) will match up students with scientists.