TECH SAVVY 3

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STUDENT WORKSHOPS

Workshop 1: mmmm… mmmm…. Math! Mmmmm… How do you figure something out? Even if math isn’t top on your list, you are guaranteed to have fun exploring with these cool tricks and experiments from the Exploratorium. You may even learn some secrets behind everyday occurrences! Allergy Alert! M&Ms™ will be distributed. Lisa Bartheleme, Educator

Workshop 2: The Human Factor. How do you design a smart system ? Ann Bisantz, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering, SUNY Buffalo

Workshop 3: There's More Fun in Teaching Than Just Torturing Children! Math and science teachers have many opportunities to use their creativity and knowledge to engage students in meaningful learning. Come, see how we do it! Coordinated by Kathaleen Burke, Buffalo Science Teachers Network

Workshop 4: Exploring Careers for You! You’re almost grown up. How do you figure out what you want to do? Get some clues and learn some online resources to help in your search for your perfect career. Fredericka Cheek, Certified Professional Resume Writer and Credentialed Career Master

Workshop 5: Dentist for a Day Smile! Learn about pediatric dentistry and oral care. Meelin D. ChinKit-Wells, D.D.S., Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric & Community Dentistry, SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

Workshop 6: Nursing... The Best Care Uses the Best Technology Nursing, a career for today and well into tomorrow... Try out some of the technology used today in teaching and practice. Presented by Elaine Cusker, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, and faculty and students from School of Nursing , SUNY Buffalo

Workshop 7: The Special Agent A career in the FBI can be exciting…. Learn about the many opportunities within the FBI. Vanita Evans, Special Agent & Director of Community Outreach, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Workshop 8: Mission : Mercury Learn about the NASA Discovery mission to conduct the first orbital study of Mercury, the innermost planet. Jane Gilbride, NASA Mercury Mission Fellow from Western New York

Workshop 9: Smart Teenagers Finish Rich A lesson in investing your hard-earned dollars. Aurora Hahn, Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager, and Heather Wisinski, Portfolio Management Assistant, HSBC Bank

Workshop 10: Computers, Computers Everywhere! From database development, to computer-aided design, to robotics and virtual reality, computers are integral to technology. Learn about database development in this hands-on workshop. Nicole Hamm, Senior Consulting Manager, IBM

Workshop 11 : Six Sigma Bling Learn about Six Sigma and quality management by making your own jewelry in this hands-on workshop! Alexis Hillock, Ph.D., Development Associate, Praxair, Inc.

Workshop 12: Severe Weather! Does it happen in Western New York ? We'll discuss what types of severe weather can occur in Western New York . Look at some video and damage photos and discuss what you can do to be prepared for the weather in Western New York . Judy Levan, Lead Forecaster, National Weather Service

Workshop 13: Your Voice Counts! What are all these surveys about? Interviewing is a science, not an art. Find out about Voice-of-the-Customer efforts….and you will help to give feedback to plan the next Tech Savvy! Stephanie Levy, Project Engineer, R&D, Praxair Inc.

Workshop 14: Umami! (means “good taste” or “deliciousness” in Japanese) Neurosenors for taste are complex. Learn more about neurosensors in this tasty workshop! Kathryn Medler, Assistant Professor of Biology, SUNY Buffalo

Workshop 15: A Horse is a Horse, of course (of course) An exposure to the field of veterinary medicine – with a focus on large animal care. Dr. Christie Mendelere, Veterinary Medicine

Workshop 16: Product in a Box Start with a box. End with a new product. Learn about product development, engineering, and considering marketing needs along the way. Suzanne Novelli, Investment Advisory Representative, Park Avenue Securities & Marketing Director, Alliance Advisory Group, Inc.

Workshop 17 : Urban Places... Cool Spaces! A journey into the fields of urban planning and architecture. Samina Raja, Assistant Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, SUNY Buffalo

Workshop 18 : Candy Land Chemical engineers process chemicals and make-- and improve-- just about everything around you. In this workshop, learn about what polymers are and how we use them in our everyday lives. We will also learn how to make gum drops, a polymer that you can eat! Alexis Smith, Chemical Engineer, Leadership Training & Orientation Program, Praxair Inc.

Workshop 19: Physics is beautiful! Electric. Cosmic rotations. Art… They’re related! Take a trip to a physics lab and learn about how beautiful physics can be. Doreen Wackeroth, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics, SUNY Buffalo

Workshop 20: Beneficial Butterflies! Learn the basics about butterflies and plant science. Martha Yagle, Master Gardener, Cornell Cooperative Extension

AFTERNOON PARENT WORKSHOPS

Details of preparing for college in this session with topics including: “How Do I Plan for College Costs” and “College Admissions 101”

Science and experimentation in this new workshop featuring hands-on activities and/or demonstrations. You’ll want to go back to school again!