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at Southern Methodist University, School of Engineering

Dallas, TX • April 26, 2008

Festival Schedule

11:00am - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 4:15pm
Check-in, Lunch, Street Fair
Featured Talk, Discovery Workshops, Street Fair

We're happy to announce...
astronaut Sally Ride is giving the featured talk.

The festival features:

  • An inspiring talk by astronaut Sally Ride
  • 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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at Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX • April 26, 2008

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at Southern Methodist University, School of Engineering

Dallas, TX • April 26, 2008

Schedule

11:00am-12:45pm Check-in, eat lunch, enjoy the Street Fair
1:00-2:00pm Featured Talk by astronaut Sally Ride
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 Southern Methodist University, School of Engineering

Dallas, TX • April 26, 2008

Directions & Maps

Click here for a campus map (PDF)

Parking and Directions

  • Registrants may park in the Law Garage the day of the event. The arms on the garage will be up and no fee or parking code will be required.
    Directions:

    • Traveling South on N Central Expressway (75)
      Exit Lovers Lane/University Boulevard/SMU Boulevard
      Turn Right at University Boulevard
      Turn Right at Airline
      Follow it around - the street name will change to Daniel
      The Parking Garage is the second building on the right past Athens Avenue
    • Traveling North on N Central Expressway (75)
      Exit Mockingbird
      Continue on the access road
      Turn Left at University Boulevard
      Turn Right at Airline
      Follow it around - the street name will change to Daniel
      The Parking Garage is the second building on the right past Athens Avenue

Event Location

  • The event will be on the South end of the grassy area in front of Dallas Hall.
  • The stage will be constructed in front of the Deadman College Signage by the flagpole facing Dallas Hall.
  • Sidewalks which angle out from the fountain in the area will be home to the festival activities.

Higher resolution and web access maps are available at http://smu.edu/maps/download/main-campus.asp

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at Southern Methodist University, School of Engineering

Dallas, TX • April 26, 2008

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at Southern Methodist University, School of Engineering

Dallas, TX • April 26, 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 Marshmallow Mania Physics Sherri Stuewer
ExxonMobil
2 Puff Mobiles Engineering Robbie Luxbacher
ExxonMobil
3 Science in the Kitchen: Extracting DNA from Strawberries Biomedical Sciences Olivia Lee & Anne Marie Corgan
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
4 Flying High With Paper Airplanes Physics of Flight Cynthia Whisennand
Civil Air Patrol & Solar System Ambassador with JPL
5 Exploring DNA Molecular Biology, Genetics & Developmental Biology Amy Helms
Collin County Community College
7 Race to Win: Righty vs. Lefty Statistics Elizabeth McClellan, Darcie Delzell, & Jing Shen
Southern Methodist University
9 How a Ham Sandwich Fits in Your IPOD Electrical Engineering Meagan Pollock
Texas Instruments
10 Fun with Flies and Fish Biology Stefanie W. Leacock & Kathleen Galindo
UT Southwestern Medical Center
15 Building Bridges With Requirements Software Engineering Pavani Akundi
Brierley & Partners
16 Egg Drop Challenge Electrical & Mechanical Systems Justa A. Treviño
Raytheon
17 Edible Engineering: Using Math and Science to Create Your Favorite Foods Food Process Engineering Betsy Willis
Southern Methodist University
19 Artificial Intelligence: From Science Fiction to Computer Science Computer Science Mihaela Iridon
Southern Methodist University
20 Now You See Me! An Investigation of the Eyes, the Brain, and Vision. Biology Donna White
Collin College
21 Video Game Design Computer Science Elizabeth Stringer
Southern Methodist University
23 What is IT? Software Engineering Christine Brinson, Jo McQuire & Maria Loscerbo
Northrop Grumman

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at Southern Methodist University, School of Engineering

Dallas, TX • April 26, 2008

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.

For EDUCATORS

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 Tour of Engineering Building Michael Paul
Southern Methodist University
E-2 Science Careers for Educators Jim Brown
Sally Ride Science



For PARENTS
Wkshp ID Title Presenter/Affiliate
P-1 Toy Design: Engineering in Disguise Francis French
Sally Ride Science
P-2 How Can I Support Her Interest in Science? Jennifer Fenner
Sally Ride Science

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at Towson University

Towson, MD • May 10, 2008

Festival Schedule

11:00am - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 4:15pm
Check-in, Lunch, Street Fair
Featured Talk, Discovery Workshops, Street Fair

We're happy to announce...
cosmochemist Laurie Leshin is giving the featured talk.

The festival features:

  • An inspiring talk by cosmochemist Laurie Leshin
  • 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.

FESTIVAL UPDATE
The festival will be held INDOORS due to possible rain.

New Directions:
From the Union Parking Garage, please follow the balloons to the University Union where there will be signs to guide you to the festival.

 

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at Towson University

Towson, MD • May 10, 2008

Sponsors

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at Towson University

Towson, MD • May 10, 2008

Schedule

11:00am-12:45pm Check-in, eat lunch, enjoy the Street Fair
1:00-2:00pm Featured Talk by cosmochemist Laurie Leshin
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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