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Workshop Descriptions
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A Day in the Life of a Project Manager- Managing Constraints in Scope, Time, Money
Project manager work to manage projects from start to finish within time, money and scope constraints. Learn hands on how to plan and manage a project to build a public park. 3 teams are formed to see who can come up with the best project execution.
Alcohol in the Body
I will present information on Alcohol in the human body. How it affects us. And how its detected in our Lungs for a breathalyzer. How long it takes for alcohol to leave the body.
Digging Deep into Hanford Contamination: Learning to Slow Contaminant Movement to Groundwater and the Columbia River through Sediment
This workshop will help students learn more about Hanford's contamination problem and how scientists are using soil to slow down pollution to groundwater and the Columbia River. Students will learn about the different types of soil and how their properties might control the transport of pollutants. They will first practice making soil profiles with mixtures of sand, soil, and gravel then "drill" for soil samples like scientists in the field! Once samples are collected, students will talk about what they see and how the different layers might impact water movement. Lastly, students will be asked to build one more profile using a mixture of earth materials that they think will slow down water movement. Each profile will be tested by the addition of dyed water to watch how contaminants might be transported through their profiles!
Do You Know the Law? Game Show and Debate.
Students will be split into teams to participate in two activities. During the first activity, Teams will answer multiple choice questions about the law to earn point for their team. The team with the most points gets a prize. During the second activity, students will debate the topic of "Should the school be able to search your lockers at any time for any reason?" One team must come up with arguments for it and the other against it. Winner of the debate gets a prize.
Fun with Fossils
Did you like learning about dinosaurs in school? Have you ever wondered what geologists can learn from fossils? Put on your field hat and go on a simulated fossil dig in the classroom to experience what being a paleontologist is like.
Geology Rocks!
Young women will be exposed to several fields of geology including volcanology, rock and mineral characteristics, and environmental geology with special focus on the Hanford Site.
Knowing the Language of Your Brain
Would you like to learn how to use language to develop a smarter brain? In this workshop you will participate in 7 activities for strengthening your thinking skills.
Laboratory Science in Medicine
Have you ever wondered, "What happens when a doctor orders a test to be sent to the lab?" Now is your chance to experience some of the science behind the testing done in a real medical laboratory. Find out how those who work in medical laboratories provide the information the doctor needs to make or keep you well. Do some actual testing to find out how interesting and fun science can be.
Nanotechnology in our lives
Do you know how scientists manipulate matter to obtain nanomaterials that can be used in many applications such as in the environment, medicine, cosmetics, electronics, sensors, metallurgic, defense and security, engineering, among others? How small a nano is?
Through a series of games, the participants will learn how small one nanometer is and classify objects according to their sizes. They will be exposed to hands-on activities to demonstrate how materials can act in a different way when it is on a nanometric scale.
During the workshop, students will also be exposed to several experiments and learn how nanotechnology is being used to improve our lives. The participants will discover the world of nanoscale particles and will explore cutting-edge nanomaterials such as how magnetic properties are used to collect and manipulate oils, how coated nanolayers repeal water, how nanoparticles are used in cancer treatment, among other applications.
Physicist
What’s it actually like being a scientist? It’s challenging, it’s interesting, and every day is a little different. Come spend a little while thinking about physics, doing some problem solving, planning, inventing, troubleshooting, and more; and learn how these kinds of skills help with real world problems.
Secret Rainbows: the Chemistry of Plants
Separate plant pigments from leaves and see how plant pigments from a red cabbage change in different liquids
Simple Circuits - Digital "Bling"
Demonstrating simple electrical circuit designs by using watch batteries, wire and LED lights. Then give the students an opportunity to make their own Digital 'Bling' (or jewelry with LED lights) with the circuit design. This includes head bands, bracelets, pins, etc. It is a fun hands on learning experience where they also get to be creative and take something home with them.
What's the deal with dirt?
Get dirty exploring soil health and learn how healthy soils support sustainable farming. We will examine physical and biological properties of soil and learn what makes a soil healthy.
Yogurt Cup Speakers
Can you imagine life without radios? Do you know that the object that makes the speakers in the radio is an electromagnet. Forget your headphones? Don’t worry, we will make our own speakers using a magnet, wiring and a plastic cup.
Project manager work to manage projects from start to finish within time, money and scope constraints. Learn hands on how to plan and manage a project to build a public park. 3 teams are formed to see who can come up with the best project execution.
Alcohol in the Body
I will present information on Alcohol in the human body. How it affects us. And how its detected in our Lungs for a breathalyzer. How long it takes for alcohol to leave the body.
Digging Deep into Hanford Contamination: Learning to Slow Contaminant Movement to Groundwater and the Columbia River through Sediment
This workshop will help students learn more about Hanford's contamination problem and how scientists are using soil to slow down pollution to groundwater and the Columbia River. Students will learn about the different types of soil and how their properties might control the transport of pollutants. They will first practice making soil profiles with mixtures of sand, soil, and gravel then "drill" for soil samples like scientists in the field! Once samples are collected, students will talk about what they see and how the different layers might impact water movement. Lastly, students will be asked to build one more profile using a mixture of earth materials that they think will slow down water movement. Each profile will be tested by the addition of dyed water to watch how contaminants might be transported through their profiles!
Do You Know the Law? Game Show and Debate.
Students will be split into teams to participate in two activities. During the first activity, Teams will answer multiple choice questions about the law to earn point for their team. The team with the most points gets a prize. During the second activity, students will debate the topic of "Should the school be able to search your lockers at any time for any reason?" One team must come up with arguments for it and the other against it. Winner of the debate gets a prize.
Fun with Fossils
Did you like learning about dinosaurs in school? Have you ever wondered what geologists can learn from fossils? Put on your field hat and go on a simulated fossil dig in the classroom to experience what being a paleontologist is like.
Geology Rocks!
Young women will be exposed to several fields of geology including volcanology, rock and mineral characteristics, and environmental geology with special focus on the Hanford Site.
Knowing the Language of Your Brain
Would you like to learn how to use language to develop a smarter brain? In this workshop you will participate in 7 activities for strengthening your thinking skills.
Laboratory Science in Medicine
Have you ever wondered, "What happens when a doctor orders a test to be sent to the lab?" Now is your chance to experience some of the science behind the testing done in a real medical laboratory. Find out how those who work in medical laboratories provide the information the doctor needs to make or keep you well. Do some actual testing to find out how interesting and fun science can be.
Nanotechnology in our lives
Do you know how scientists manipulate matter to obtain nanomaterials that can be used in many applications such as in the environment, medicine, cosmetics, electronics, sensors, metallurgic, defense and security, engineering, among others? How small a nano is?
Through a series of games, the participants will learn how small one nanometer is and classify objects according to their sizes. They will be exposed to hands-on activities to demonstrate how materials can act in a different way when it is on a nanometric scale.
During the workshop, students will also be exposed to several experiments and learn how nanotechnology is being used to improve our lives. The participants will discover the world of nanoscale particles and will explore cutting-edge nanomaterials such as how magnetic properties are used to collect and manipulate oils, how coated nanolayers repeal water, how nanoparticles are used in cancer treatment, among other applications.
Physicist
What’s it actually like being a scientist? It’s challenging, it’s interesting, and every day is a little different. Come spend a little while thinking about physics, doing some problem solving, planning, inventing, troubleshooting, and more; and learn how these kinds of skills help with real world problems.
Secret Rainbows: the Chemistry of Plants
Separate plant pigments from leaves and see how plant pigments from a red cabbage change in different liquids
Simple Circuits - Digital "Bling"
Demonstrating simple electrical circuit designs by using watch batteries, wire and LED lights. Then give the students an opportunity to make their own Digital 'Bling' (or jewelry with LED lights) with the circuit design. This includes head bands, bracelets, pins, etc. It is a fun hands on learning experience where they also get to be creative and take something home with them.
What's the deal with dirt?
Get dirty exploring soil health and learn how healthy soils support sustainable farming. We will examine physical and biological properties of soil and learn what makes a soil healthy.
Yogurt Cup Speakers
Can you imagine life without radios? Do you know that the object that makes the speakers in the radio is an electromagnet. Forget your headphones? Don’t worry, we will make our own speakers using a magnet, wiring and a plastic cup.
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