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at Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA • March 29, 2008
| 11:00am - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 4:15pm |
Check-in, Lunch, Street Fair Featured Talk, Discovery Workshops, Street Fair |
The festival features:
- An inspiring talk by astronaut Janice Voss
- Discovery Workshops for students, given by local scientists and engineers
(examples include chemists, veterinarians, microbiologists, and others) - Workshops for parents and teachers on ways to support students' interests in science and math
- A Street Fair with booths, hands-on activities, food, and music
Advance registration is required and is $0. The registration fee includes the featured talk, workshops, lunch, and the Street Fair.
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Santa Clara, CA • March 29, 2008
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Santa Clara, CA • March 29, 2008
Schedule
| 11:00am-12:45pm | Check-in, eat lunch, enjoy the Street Fair |
| 1:00-2:00pm | Featured Talk by astronaut Janice Voss |
| 2:00-2:15pm | Break (assemble and go to workshops) |
| In the afternoon, girls go to 2 workshops, while adults go to one longer workshop. | |
| 2:15-3:00pm | Discovery Workshop #1 |
| 3:00-3:25pm | Break (assemble and go to workshops) |
| 3:25-4:10pm | Discovery Workshop #2 |
| 4:15pm | End of the Festival |
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at Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA • March 29, 2008
Directions & Maps
The Santa Clara University campus is just one minute from the San Jose International Airport and about 30 minutes south of the San Francisco International Airport.
After entering through the Main Entrance of the University, go past the guard house and turn left into the parking structure (#714 on the campus map). Follow the signs to the Malley Fitness Center (#715) for Registration, Street Fair, and Lunch; the speaker will be in the Leavey Center (#702).
Click here for a map of the campus (PDF)
If you are coming from U.S. Highway 101:
- Take the De La Cruz Boulevard/Santa Clara exit.
- Follow De La Cruz Boulevard towards El Camino Real (stay in the right lane).
- When De La Cruz Boulevard splits, follow the right split over the overpass.
- Turn right on Lafayette Street staying in the right turn lane.
- Turn right at El Camino Real.
- The main entrance to Santa Clara University will be on the right-hand side of the road.
If you are coming from Interstate 880:
- Take The Alameda exit.
- Travel north on The Alameda.
- The Alameda will become El Camino Real.
- The main entrance to Santa Clara University will be on the left-hand side of the road.
If you are coming from Interstate 280:
- Take Interstate 880 north toward Oakland.
- Exit at The Alameda.
- Turn left on The Alameda.
- The Alameda will become El Camino Real.
- The main entrance to Santa Clara University will be on the left-hand side of the road
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Santa Clara, CA • March 29, 2008
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Santa Clara, CA • March 29, 2008
Workshops for Students
Many Discovery Workshops are offered! But there is only time for two. Choose the six workshops that interest you the most. We will try to assign you to two workshops from your six favorite! Please note: We can not guarantee your workshop choices.
| Wkshp ID | Title | Area of Discovery | Presenter/Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science Detectives | Physical Science, Biology & Chemistry | Christine Adamczyk GlaxoSmithKline |
| 2 | Berry Full of DNA | Biology | Vidyohaya Sundaram Santa Clara University |
| 3 | Things Are Not Always What They Seem: Visual Illusions and Perceptual Puzzles | Psychology | Tracy Kahan Santa Clara University |
| 4 | Build a Bungee Cord for an Egg | Engineering | Wendy Wright & Aileen Maloney Santa Clara University |
| 5 | Wild Blue Yonder | Aviation | Patricia Beckman Women In Aviation |
| 6 | Create You Own Story with Sound and Animation | Computer Engineering | Rani Mikkilineni & Silvia Figueira Santa Clara University |
| 7 | Magic of Water | Earth Science | Jane Grometer Santa Clara Valley Water District |
| 8 | Phun With Physics | Physics | Natalie Batalha & WISE Team San Jose State University & WISE |
| 9 | Jumping Off the Graph - The Physics of Dance | Physics/Movement | Rich Barbe & David Popalisky Santa Clara University |
| 10 | CSI: Santa Clara | Biology | Leilani Miller & Christelle Sabatier Santa Clara University |
| 11 | Hot Food, Safe Water – Fueled by the Sun | Renewable Energy | Virginia Mitchem Solar Cookers International |
| 12 | Solar Detectives | Solar Energy | Tor Allen The Rahus Institute – Solar Schoolhouse |
| 13 | Watching Monkeys | Anthropology and Primatology | Michelle Bezanson Santa Clara University |
| 14 | Computer Deconstruction | Computer Engineering | Kelly Keenan Apple |
| 15 | Biological IM. Who’s on your network? | Biology | David Swinney Roche |
| 16 | So You Want to Be a Bone Detective? | Forensic Anthropology | Melynda Atwood & Diane DiGuiseppe San Jose State University |
| 18 | Living With Wild Neighbors: Meet a Hawk and Learn How you Can Help Local Wildife. | Ecological Science | Trudi Burney Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley |
| 19 | A Day at the Vet's | Veterinary Science | Julia Lewis Humane Society of Silicon Valley |
| 20 | Write Your Own Computer Game! | Computer Science | Stephanie Chang iRise |
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Workshops for Adults
A separate track for adults is also available. Parents, teachers, and other interested adults may also register to hear Sally Ride, participate in the Street Fair, and attend their own workshops. Adults choose one workshop to attend. Adults pick three choices from the list below and we will try our best to accommodate their preferences.
Educators who attend the festival will receive a certificate stating they have earned 4 hours of professional development.
| Wkshp ID | Title | Presenter/Affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | Girl-Friendly and Fun: Science Resources for Your Classroom | Jenni Maybury Sally Ride Science |
| Wkshp ID | Title | Presenter/Affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| P-1 | Toy Design: Engineering in Disguise | Francis French Sally Ride Science |
| P-2 | Keeping Science Alive at Home | Jennifer Fenner Sally Ride Science |
| P-3 | Helicopter Parents: Creative Hovering | Dolores laGuardia Santa Clara University |
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