Workshop Schedule
Workshop #1, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
A. Environmental Engineering Investigations
Join us in exploring the importance of water! Learning through all hands-on activities, we will collect water samples and test for bacteria, use a hydraulic flume to explore how fish get around dams, and learn where drinking water comes from and how to make sure it is safe to drink.
Kristen Brush, Research Assistant, MSU Department of Civil Engineering
B. How Children Learn Language
Have you ever wondered how you learned your first language? In “How Children Learn Language,” you will conduct mini-research investigations into how children acquire language using online language databases and eye-tracking technology. Participants will learn about the modern science required to study how children learn language and why some children struggle to learn language.
Nadya Modyanova, Research Scientist, MSU Department of Education
C. Emotional Intelligence: The Science of the Parasympathetic Nervous System
This workshop is repeated in workshop G in timeslot #2.
This workshop will use sound healing, movement, and meditation to engage the parasympathetic nervous system. Participants will explore different practices (sound bowl therapy, meditation, yoga and journaling) for connecting to self and learning to use their cognitive brain when experiencing different situations. In addition, we will explore new techniques and tools that are scientifically proven to enhance well-being.
Jocelyn Larson, Senior Coordinator, MSU Department of Recreational Sports and Fitness
D. Astro Adventures
Learn about astronomy topics such as solar system distances in a solar walk around the MSU campus. We will talk about the Sun-Earth connection, discussing solar features such as sunspots, the northern lights, and what current solar research is going on in Montana. We will also discuss astrobiology, such as the requirements for life to exist on other planets and Mars rovers and how they operate.
Jessica Myron, SPOT Manager, Montana Space Grant Consortium
E. My Home, My Health
This workshop is repeated in workshop F in timeslot #2.
From tiny microbes to large ecosystems, learn how scientists study what keeps us and the plants and animals around us healthy. Isolate and identify microbes on and around you. Explore local streams and sample water quality. Discover how Montana's landscape and climate affect all of us.
Jamie Cornish, Science Outreach and Education Specialist, MSU Academic Technnology and Outreach
Workshop #2, 10:20 to 11:50 a.m.
F. My Home, My Health
This workshop is a repeat of workshop E in timeslot #1.
From tiny microbes to large ecosystems, learn how scientists study what keeps us and the plants and animals around us healthy. Isolate and identify microbes on and around you. Explore local streams and sample water quality. Discover how Montana's landscape and climate affect all of us.
Jamie Cornish, Science Outreach and Education Specialist, MSU Academic Technnology and Outreach
G. Emotional Intelligence: The Science of the Parasympathetic Nervous System
This workshop is a repeat of workshop C in timeslot #1.
This workshop will use sound healing, movement, and meditation to engage the parasympathetic nervous system. Participants will explore different practices (sound bowl therapy, meditation, yoga and journaling) for connecting to self and learning to use their cognitive brain when experiencing different situations. In addition, we will explore new techniques and tools that are scientifically proven to enhance well-being.
Jocelyn Larson, Senior Coordinator, MSU Department of Recreational Sports and Fitness
H. Taking Flight
This workshop is repeated in workshop L in timeslot #3.
Airplanes, helicopters, rockets and more! In “Taking Flight,” you’ll build models (paper airplanes, wooden toy helicopters, foam gliders, paper rockets) of some of the best-known flying machines. Flying higher and faster takes more power and engineering. Learn about the modern science and technology required to take flight.
Lex Baldridge, MSU Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
I. Eating for Success
This workshop is repeated in workshop M in timeslot #3.
Participants will learn about the importance of nutrition and how it can impact overall success in life. Students will learn how to construct a healthy meal and snack, read, and understand food labels and easily incorporate healthy foods into their day. We will also address common myths and misconceptions about nutrition.
Sherri Pearson, MS, RD, LN, Instructor, Gallatin College
J. The Maker Place: Creating an Interactive Textile with Physical Computing
Sorry, workshop is full.
Join the maker movement with art made interactive through technology! First, create an interactive plushie with a conductive thread and a micro:bit. Then, use the built-in sensors on the micro:bit to explore your world and engage with your plushie. Participants will keep their plushie and the micro:bit at the end of the week to continue their maker adventures at home.
Kerri Hallau, Outreach Coordinator, MSU Gianforte School of Computing
K. Not Your Average ASL Class
This workshop is repeated in workshop O in timeslot #3.
Learn American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with your friends, family, and the deaf, hard of hearing and nonverbal. Sign stories, songs and play fun sign and fingerspelling games! Sign students will learn about the proud Deaf culture and others who use sign language and to communicate conversationally using ASL.
Linda Zupan, Sign Language Instructor, Gallatin College
Workshop #3, 1:15 to 2:45 p.m.
L. Taking Flight
This workshop is a repeat of workshop H in timeslot #2.
Airplanes, helicopters, rockets and more! In “Taking Flight,” you’ll build models (paper airplanes, wooden toy helicopters, foam gliders, paper rockets) of some of the best-known flying machines. Flying higher and faster takes more power and engineering. Learn about the modern science and technology required to take flight.
Lex Baldridge, MSU Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
M. Eating for Success
This workshop is a repeat of workshop I in timeslot #2.
Participants will learn about the importance of nutrition and how it can impact overall success in life. Students will learn how to construct a healthy meal and snack, read, and understand food labels and easily incorporate healthy foods into their day. We will also address common myths and misconceptions about nutrition.
Sherri Pearson, MS, RD, LN, Instructor, Gallatin College
N. Systemic Anatomy
In this workshop, participants will learn about various systems in the human body, including the integumentary, cardiovascular, skeletal, muscular, and digestive systems. Students will learn how these systems work in their daily lives and how they apply clinically.
Kaitlyn Willis, Instructor, Gallatin College
O. Not Your Average ASL Class
This workshop is a repeat of workshop K in timeslot #2.
Learn American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with your friends, family, and the deaf, hard of hearing and nonverbal. Sign stories, songs and play fun sign and fingerspelling games! Sign students will learn about the proud Deaf culture and others who use sign language and to communicate conversationally using ASL.
Linda Zupan, Sign Language Instructor, Gallatin College
P. Who Let the Cows Out? Modern Animal Science
This workshop will provide an introduction to animal and range sciences, including genetics, animal breeding, nutrition, anatomy and physiology of large animals, animal reproduction, and technology applications in studying domestic animals and wildlife.
Jennifer Thomson, Associate Professor, MSU Department of Animal and Range Sciences