Workshops will be added to the list as they become available!
Do you like solving puzzles and problems? Have you ever heard of an Actuary? Come on down to learn what actuaries do and check if the price is right by playing The Price is Right with some future actuaries.
Work as an engineer as you create structures and or machines needed for space exploration. Learn about the engineering design process and have fun building!
We will explore careers in astronomy, looking at the exciting work done by professional astronomers as they probe the heavens.
In this hands-on workshop, girls will be introduced to the Scratch programming language and environment and have an opportunity to create their own programs.
This workshop will interactively demonstrate psychological processes. Students will be invited to participate in a hypnosis task, a neuronal chain sending messages from person to person, complete the Stroop Task on computers, and take a cognitive language task in four short demonstrations by psychology professors. Students will be given opportunities to interact with scientists at various career levels in the field of psychology
Students will explore the world of plants up close by studying plant seeds, stems, and leaves using their own eyes and different types of microscopes. They will describe and compare what they see as they learn about the tools plant biologists use every day.
Come have fun doing science and physics experiments!
There is a need for graphic designers in almost industries in today’s world, students will learn the meaning of graphic design, what is bad and good design, and how to arrange a cool looking portfolio.
Come see how librarians use technology to help students learn. You will get hands-on experience and use tools that only librarians usually see.
Have you ever wondered what bones and muscles look like while moving inside the body? Have you ever wondered how physical activity helps to make you healthy? Come for a hands-on demonstration with faculty and students in Physical Education and Athletic Training (PEAT).
If all you have is a hammer then every problem is a nail. But what if it isn’t? Come explore the many tools you can use in your career and life.
Have you ever wondered what solar energy can power? Come to this workshop to find out and learn about physics in a non-traditional way!
We will be discussing the many professional uses of social media outlets, specifically, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. There will be heavy usage of good/bad examples, videos, free discussion hands-on activities.
Learn about the theories and practices of surveying. If weather permits, the class will go outside and do a small survey.
Participants will discover the art and science of slimeology. Students will learn about the chemistry involved in making a variety of different types of slime.
We will use some mathematics and some graphs to talk about economic “stuff” that we encounter every day. For example, why are so many women schoolteachers and not surgeons? Why are women’s haircuts more expensive than men’s? Bring your questions, and we’ll figure them out!
Students play an information scavenger hunt game in teams while learning about women’s contributions to math, science, and computers. There is a “lightning round” with prizes. And students get to keep their women’s “herstory” quiz game resources, courtesy of the ISU Physics Department.
Here is a list of what we have offered in years past. Workshops tend to be similar each year.
Explore geography by making and studying maps on the computer. Each student will construct her own map and print a copy to take home.
In this hands-on workshop, girls will be introduced to the Scratch programming language and environment and have an opportunity to create their own programs.
Play an information scavenger hunt game in teams while learning about women's contributions to math, science, and computers. Solve science puzzles too!
This workshop involves the use of spectrophotometers to look at colors of materials. We will look at the interaction of light with molecules and correlate color and energy of the light.
Students will participate in activities to learn more about how neurons communicate and affect the way we interact, how we process and remember details, and how our suggestibility impacts everyday interactions. Students also will visit with female scientists at various career levles in this social science field.
Learn about the theories and practices of surveying. If weather permits, the class will go outside and do a small survey.
Do you ever wonder what happens inside your body after your doctor gives you a shot? Why do you have to take your dog or cat to the veterinarian every year for a rabies immunization? Attend this workshop to be an antibody and learn how these tiny molecules have a big job in protecting you and your pets from germs. We'll do some hands on activities in a science laboratory.
The program explores careers in astronomy and the specific work of several astronomers.
To get an idea for what types of workshops may be offered in addition to the list above, please check last year's list:
Explore geography by making and studying maps on the computer. Each student will construct her own map and print a copy to take home.
This workshop involves the use of spectrophotometers to look at colors of materials. We will look at the interaction of light with molecules and correlate color and energy of the light.
Students will participate in activities to learn more about how neurons communicate and affect the way we interact, how we process and remember details, and how our suggestibility impacts everyday interactions. Students also will visit with female scientists at various career levles in this social science field.
Come to this workshop to learn about and practice making geometric forms and shapes in modular polyhedrons. Applying what you know, become the scientists and engineers who design and build a boon base for future astronauts. We'll test your structures to see if they can withstand a moonquake!
Do you ever wonder what happens inside your body after your doctor gives you a shot? Why do you have to take your dog or cat to the veterinarian every year for a rabies immunization? Attend this workshop to be an antibody and learn how these tiny molecules have a big job in protecting you and your pets from germs. We'll do some hands on activities in a science laboratory.
Learn how to warp and morph pictures using free software that can be downloaded at home.
Play an information scavenger hunt game in teams while learning about women's contributions to math, science, and computers. Solve science puzzles too!
Learn about the theories and practices of surveying. If weather permits, the class will go outside and do a small survey.
The program explores careers in astronomy and the specific work of several astronomers.
Creating a consumer friendly, informative label for textile and apparel products.
Creating a consumer friendly, informative label for textile and apparel products.