Workshop and Speaker Details for Attendee (girl)
Air Traffic Control Simulation
TechSavvy SkillA B C D E F G - The alphabet you learned in preschool is not the same in THE TOWER Come and learn hands on how towers communicate with pilots and become an air traffic controller. This workshop includes a tour of the Lewis University tower and radar simulator.
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Calling all FANgirls!
TechSavvy SkillLearn about renewable energy and how wind turbines work! Create your own wind turbine and compete against others to create the best one! See how much energy you can harness!
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Maggie Capalbo
Lewis University
College Corner
TechSavvy SkillMeet a variety of Seasoned professionals in STEM careers at universities and non-profits on their experiences how they made it in a male-dominated field and what they would advise to help adult influencers parents faculty and industry professionals on how to feed a girl with interests in STEM. Trade show style
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Variety of College and Industry Representatives
Many universities will be showcasing their programs, scholarships, and financial aid. Industry both profit and non-profit will be showcasing career opportunities in STEM and other STEM level activities, clubs and organizations.
Cybersecurity
TechSavvy SkillThrough a hands-on crypto puzzle using a Caesar cipher participants will learn how cybersecurity analysts use encryption techniques to prevent cyber threats to an organization. Participants will help Alice get out of Wonderland by solving crypto puzzles decrypt clock mirror and ROT13 ciphers. Lastly you will crack a 3-digit lock to uncover the final piece of the crypto puzzle!
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Jennifer Fowler
Argonne National Labs
DNA Life's Blueprint
TechSavvy SkillDiscover the link between DNA and heredity. We will extract DNA from a strawberry and discuss what it does. Participants will go home with a vial of DNA.
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Fran Kravitz
Illinois Chemical Association
Drones & Flight Simulation
TechSavvy SkillDrones are the craze today cities are buying them media are using them learn about drones and how they are integrating into our future. Fly a UAS simulator and see it in action.
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Eat, Sleep, Repeat Airplanes
TechSavvy SkillExperience some of the key components of an airplane with hands on workshops that explain the purpose of the N1 fan blades of an engine remove the blades yourself see an engine?s fuel pump in action remove parts from a turbine see a PT6 engine running and get a glimpse inside the fire section using a boroscope.
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Brit Giersch
Alum & Industry Professional
Fun with Finch Robots
TechSavvy SkillRobots are becoming a big part of our lives. Join us to learn how to program a robot to light up make noise dance and compete against other robots in a race.
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Cindy Howard
Lewis University
Fun with Polymers
TechSavvy SkillHave you heard of nylon wood paper or plastic? These materials are made up of long repeat chains of molecules known as polymers. Many materials are made from polymers which can be found in nature or made synthetically in a lab. This workshop will discuss how polymers are made and how crosslinking polymers can change material properties. Participants will make biomimetic ?gummy? spheres and prepare you own version of ?silly putty? as well explore the applications of the biopolymer cellulose for the remediation of polluted water.
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Amy Mlynarski
Lewis University
It's Electric
TechSavvy SkillLearn about the physics of simple circuits wiring diagrams and make a battery powered car.
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Andrea Blaylock
Teaching in the Engineering Technology program at Triton College. She holds a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University a BA in Apparel Design from Dominican University and a Masters degree in Career and Technical Education from Ball State University. Outside of teaching she is a mentor for the area FIRST robotics team at Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy
Math Modeling Using NetLogo
TechSavvy SkillHands-on lab using computer modeling software you will use NetLogo to create and visualize agent based models. Find out first hand how math is used to model real-world phenomena like the spread of disease and interactions of predators and their prey.
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Brittany Stephenson
Lewis University
Structural Engineering
TechSavvy SkillBuild your own structures that you design. Start with an idea and leave with a real structure you can show off to your friends. Fun interactive 3D printing mixed with creative design and architecture come to life in this workshop.
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Jasmine Carey
NIU STEM Outreach
Assertiveness in a Male-Dominated Field
Leadership SkillNo one can live your life but you. Role play and practice taking action for yourself.
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Aimee Caban
Guggenheim Partners
Dealing With Stress
Leadership SkillDefining and evaluating personal strategies for managing stress/crises.
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Susan Abraham
Received her Bachelors from Loyola University Chicago and her Masters in Teaching from Dominican University. She teaches 8th grade science at Irving Middle School in Maywood IL and is a mentor for the US Navys Sea Perch Robotics Program. She is also a student in the Mechatronics program at Triotn. Apart from teaching she is a graduate of Mudra Dance Academy in the classical art form of Bharat Natyam having performed at numerous local venues.
Fun with Public Speaking
Leadership SkillBuilding confidence in public speaking.
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Paula Banno
Self-employed in the marketing industry. She holds a BA in Organizational Leadership and Communication/Psychology from Elmhurst College in Elmhurst IL.
Go Team!
Leadership SkillCome and enjoy some fun games to improve your communication skills. Impress your peers with these amazing relationship building techniques.
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Andrea Blaylock
Teaching in the Engineering Technology program at Triton College. She holds a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University a BA in Apparel Design from Dominican University and a Masters degree in Career and Technical Education from Ball State University. Outside of teaching she is a mentor for the area FIRST robotics team at Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy
Networking Impact
Leadership SkillLearn how to increase your circle of friends teachers and others to find opportunities you didn't know existed.
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Turning Ideas into Reality
Leadership SkillEnhance your creativity and learn to use your gray matter.
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Jennifer Weggeman
Instructor at DePaul University in Chicago IL School for New Learning. Jennifer holds an MA from DePaul University. Jennifer is a professional coach; learn more at: http://edgeofyourgreatness.com/
What does your Selfie Say about you?
Leadership SkillA Self-Empowerment workshop to build up your own self-esteem.
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Myranda Zarlengo
Human Development from the University of Kansas. She also studied visual arts at Columbia College. She currently works as a digital media marketing consultant helping companies better understand their brands while educating them on marketing trends.
Yoga to focus, balance & succeed
Leadership SkillEvery consider that 15 min can make a difference settle your mind balance your stressors and revitalize your focus. Join us for this interactive session and learn how to use Yoga to help you calm your mind and succeed.
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