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Girls in 7th to 10th grades
· Experience the creativity and innovation of engineering and technology. · Meet women engineers and technologists and hear first-hand about these exciting careers. · Participate in 5 hands on projects listed below. |
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Location: Bayside High School, 1901 DeGroodt Road SW, Palm Bay Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008 Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm Cost: $15.00 includes lunch, drinks, snack, shirt and all supplies
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Choose 8 workshop modules from the list below in order of preference and then click on the "REGISTER" link below the list. Have your parent sign the form that is displayed when you select "Submit" and mail it in, post marked no later than October 3 with a check or download and print this registration form. (Can't afford the $15, see how to request a fee waiver here.)
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A. Cryogenic Magic |
Learn about the magical properties of cryogenic fluids. See a rose shatter, a balloon shrink and more. |
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B. Electronic Circuits |
Find out what electrical engineers do while you build a moisture sensor and several other electronic circuits. |
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C. Making cosmetics or body products |
Become a chemical or manufacturing engineer while you make cosmetics or other body products. |
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D. Crime Scene Investigators |
Become a crime scene investigator. Learn how to lift and save a finger print with special finger print powder and match it to find the "culprit". Then create dental prints for your group and learn how to identify the suspect. |
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E. Programming Robots |
Learn about robots and try your hand at programming a robot to complete an obstacle course. |
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F. Design a Dessert |
Find out what a design engineer does as you design and construct a dessert to meet your customer requirements while a classmate builds a dessert to meet your tastes. |
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G. Magnetic Nanotechnology |
Experiment with a new field of science -- nanotechnology. Use nano-particles to make fluid behave like a magnet. |
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H. Solar Cars |
Build on your mechanical skills to construct your own solar-powered vehicle. Then take it outside to watch it go! |
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I. Designing for Small Spaces |
Learn to apply mechanical and industrial engineering practices while you learn how to get the most into your locker. |
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J. Tool Time |
Learn about and use different tools while you disassemble small electrical appliances. |
Download a registration form to print