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Lingxiao Ge (left) shows Kamryn Kosch, 10, how to use a microscope during the "Kids Tech" event at BGSU Saturday. (Photo: Shane Hughes/Sentinel-Tribune)

The idea of Kids Tech University, though founded in Germany more than a decade ago, is still relatively new in the United States. In fact, Bowling Green State University is only the third such program in this country.
Kids Tech University (KTU) allows middle and high school students an opportunity to experience collegiate-style educational experiences primarily in the STEM areas, which includes science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Each session includes both a lecture and a hands-on activity.
On Saturday, Dr. Brett M. Tyler, director of the Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing at Oregon State University, was the featured speaker.
There were 85 children and parents in attendance.
"The Kids Tech program is very popular in Europe," Tyler said prior to his lecture on Saturday morning.