TECH SAVVY REGISTRATION
SORRY - REGISTRATION CLOSED!!
Thank you for your interest in Tech Savvy, an all-day conference for girls grades 6-9 plus their teachers, parents and other interested adults! If you were unable to join us this year, we hope you'll check again next year. The details and directions are still available here for your informaion.
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The workshops are listed below for your convenience.
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STUDENT WORKSHOPS
Workshop 1 — Interactive Fiction, and Games
The production of interactive stories and games for art, entertainment, and education is a complex process requiring math, computer science, art, design, and analytical skills. In this workshop students will "play" an interactive story book and be introduced to the process of animating and scripting interactive characters.
Josephine Anstey, Associate Professor, Yvonne Fulmore, Camille Moreno, Graduate Students, Department of Media Study, SUNY Buffalo
Workshop 2 — The Beautiful House of Quality
Continuous improvement isn't just a good idea. It's a good career too. just ask our cereal expert! Learn about ensuring quality in a fun way. Will you make perfume or something else equally beautiful??? Sign up to find out!
Virginia Barb, Continuous Improvement Leader, General Mills
Workshop 3 — 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! Nathaline Barnswell, LTOP Engineer, Praxair Inc.
Workshop 4 — The Human Factor & Engineering
A brief discussion of the role of engineers in designing and producing things that we all use, Students will try exercises which show why technology must be designed with people in mind.
Ann Bisantz, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering, SUNY Buffalo
Workshop 5 — Putting the Puzzle Together
Learn about genetics in this fun chromosome mapping exercise!
AnneMarie Block, Ph.D., FACMG, Director, Cytogenetics Lab, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Workshop 6 — Pharmacy Phun
Pharmacists help their patients to better understand and use their medications. Join us as we have some fun. Also, learn that pharmacists are in more places than you may think.
Karen Brim, RPh., Disease State Management/ Utilization Management Pharmacist, Independent Health
Workshop 7 — Exploring Careers for You
You're almost grown up. How do you figure out what you want to do in the future? Get some clues and learn about some online resources to help in your search for your perfect career.
Fredericka Cheek, Certified Professional Resume Writer and Credentialed Career Master
Workshop 8 — Do You Hear What I Hear?
Learn to identify native WNY frog / toad calls.. and perhaps a few native bird songs-while getting to know three new friends: a frog, a toad, and a newt. You'll also learn about Frogwatch, a citizen science project and how this herpetologist's persistence has brought local conservation work to the Buffalo Zoo.
Penny Danielewicz, Team Leader of the Reptile and Amphibian Department, Buffalo Zoo
Workshop 9 — Nursing... The Caring Career
Nursing, a career for today and well into tomorrow... Learn about what's needed in this necessary and exciting profession!
Mary Evanco-Caryk, R.N., BSN, Nursing Recruiter for Undergraduate Admissions, D'Youville College
Workshop 10 — Behind the Badge
Do you have what it takes? A desire to work with people, serve your country, and the ability to be a critical thinker...Learn about the various career opportunities within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Vanita Evans, Special Agent & Director of Community Outreach, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Workshop 11 — It's Up in the Air!
How interesting is the air up there? More interesting than you ever know. From ice cream and soft drinks to the space shuttle, atmospheric gases plan an amazing role in our everyday lives. Let's see what we can make-right out of thin air!
Ihuaku Ihejirika, Research & Development Associate, Praxair, Inc.
Workshop 12 — Robotics
An overview of robotics/mechatronics, virtual reality/haptics, and virtual prototyping.
Coordinated by Venkat N. Krovi, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, SUNY Buffalo
Workshop 13 — 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.
Judy Levan, Lead Forecaster, National Weather Service
Workshop 14 — Six Sigma Bling
Learn about Six Sigma and quality management by making your own jewelry in this hands-on workshop!
Alexis McKittrick, Ph.D., Program Development Manager, Praxair, Inc.
Workshop 15 — Sensing Our Surroundings
How does the brain gather information? Learn about the different sensory systems we use to gather information about the world around us.
Kathryn Medler, Assistant Professor of Biology, SUNY Buffalo
Workshop 16 — Smart Teenagers Finish Rich
A lesson in investing your hard-earned dollars.
Michelle Norris, financial industry specialist and AAUW Buffalo Branch Funds for Education Treasurer
Workshop 17 — Hot Company!
You are the president and CEO of your own company, faced with tough decisions. Learn about decision making while maintaining integrity in this fast paced, competitive game.
Suzanne Novelli, Investment Advisory Representative, Park Avenue Securities & Marketing Director, Alliance Advisory Group, Inc.
Workshop 18 — Planning and Designing Livable Communities
A fast-paced workshop about the professions of urban planning, urban design, and architecture and how these professions shape our built environment through simulation planning exercises.
Samina Raja, Assistant Professor, School of Urban and Regional Planning, SUNY Buffalo
Workshop 19 — mmmm. mmmm.. Math!
Math isn't just what you might think. This math class is heavy in technology and computers, so be prepared for a fun, unique experience with two excellent female students in the National Science Foundation-funded URGE to Compute program.
John Ringland, Associate Professor & Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Mathematics SUNY Buffalo, Joaquin Carbonara, Ph.D., of Buffalo State College., and students
Workshop 20 — Lessons from the Three Little Pigs
Remember those architects who built houses of straw, sticks, and bricks? Well, architectural engineering and building sciences has come a long way! This workshop is a great chance for you to start building your future.
Heather Stapel, Cannon Design
Workshop 21 — Crystals Are a Girl's Best Friend!
From snow and ice cream, to gems and minerals, to drugs, teeth and bones, crystals are everywhere around us. Let's explore the different types and shapes of crystals and try to grow some...
Marina Tsianou, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, SUNY
Workshop 22 — Planning for Success!
Are you a good leader? Well, you're on your way to being a great project manager! Maybe you'll build a rocket-or something else. Where do you start? In this fun workshop, you'll learn a few keys to planning for success.
Elizabeth Toich, Vice President for Professional Development, Project Management Institute Buffalo Chapter
Workshop 23 — The Science and Technology Behind a Healthy Smile.
Learn about dentistry as a science and a profession in a fun and interactive presentation.
Meelin D. ChinKit-Wells, D.D.S., Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric & Community Dentistry, SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
Workshop 24 — The Skeleton Within You
You'll have hands-on experience with bones of the human skeleton, learn the names of the bones, and put them together to create a complete skeleton. Although a plastic skeleton will be used during the exercise, the students will be able to hold real human bones.
Julie Wieczkowksi, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Buffalo State College
Workshop 25 — Mysterious Medicine
Medicine is said to be a lot of science, a little art. This medical workshop is a lot of mystery! Surgery? Dermatology? Pediatrics? The possibilities are endless, so if medicine is your interest, this workshop is sure to cast the perfect spell!
This mysterious workshop will be led by a wonderful local practitioner..You'll have to sign up to find out who!
11 am ADULT WORKSHOPS
College 101
Ready. Set. Go. A panel discussion on preparing for college featuring guidance from Canisius College's Director of Admissions, Anne Marie Moscovic, and Buffalo Seminary's Headmistress Jody Douglass
Fun Workshops
Fun isn't just for kids... This year we will offer two or three workshop choices including CandyLand for Adults. Limited to first 20-45 participants.
Helping Your Child to Engineer Her Life
Thoughts to lead the child in your life to success from Drs. Kerry Collins Gross and Terry Miklitsch from UB's School of Engineering