Girls in 7th to 10th grades
Be part of Wow! That’s Engineering!
· 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.
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2007
Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Cost: $15.00 includes lunch, drinks, snack, shirt and all supplies
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 12 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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Module Name |
Description |
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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. Balloon Towers |
Will your team be able to build the tallest and strongest tower that can stay up in a wind? Apply your skills as a civil engineer and see if your tower stays standing when one of balloons is broken. |
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H. Ocean Science |
Find out about oceanography and ocean science in this hands on lab. |
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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. |
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K. Radioactive Ping Pong Balls |
Learn about the importance of teamwork and creative problem solving as you work as part of a team to see if you can move the ping pong balls safely (without touching them.) |
Pre-Registration is now closed. A limited number of walkin's will be accepted on Saturday. Be sure to download and bring a signed registration form if you are going to register as a walkin!
Download a registration form to print