2008 Workshops
Each student will attend two of the following workshops:
Do You See What Eye See?
Use the microscope to explore the hidden world.
Diane Dittrick, M.A., Senior Associate, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Barnard College
Beetle Painting 1001
Estimate beetle population size using mark-release-and-recapture techniques.
Margaret McDonald, B.A., M.S., Assoc. Director of Introductory Biology Labs, Barnard College
The Science of the Soft Touch
Make your own "ideal" body lotion.
Jennifer S. Fuller, B.A., Director, Estee Lauder Co.
Karelle Messner, M.S., Director, Estee Lauder Co.
The Great Plankton Race
Investigate buoyancy in a Karo Syrup ocean.
Gillian Stewart, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Queens College, CUNY
Brain Gain
See how memories are made and stored in a real brain.
Jenny Libien, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Working for Wildlife (and Wild Places too!)
Design and implement your own Environmental Service-Learning Project. Change the world today!
Kathryn L. Atkins, M.S., Instructor, Bronx Zoo
Origami + Fun With Math = (Good Times)2
Use geometry and colorful paper to fold wonderful creations to take home.
Karen R. Wellington, M.A., Math Coach, Middle School 111, District 2, NYC Dept. of Education
Your Brain Has a Mind of Its Own!
Explore ways “your brain plays tricks on your mind”. Learn how to make a normal brain get a little drained.
Amanda W. Doll, M.A., Educational Therapist, Westchester and Rockland Counties
Probability Play!
Explore the strategy and mathematics of popular games.
Kristin Savage, B.A., Director, Ziff Brothers Investments
Tomorrow’s Home Care Nurse
Practice being a visiting nurse for a day.
Regina Tancredi, RN, BSN, Clinical Educator, Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley
"Spice It Up!"
Explore the world of herbs and spices. Learn the role plants have played in old and modern societies.
Angelica Patterson, B.S., Research Asst./Program Manager, Biological & Environmental Sciences,
Barnard College
Food For Thought
Learn biochemistry and importance of proteins in diet.
Julia Chillemi, B.A., M.Ed., Alia Howell, B.S., M.S., Teachers, High School for Environmental Studies
African Game Hunt
Learn to play Okwe (Mancala) -- oldest strategy board game in the world.
Nkechi Agwu, PhD, Professor of Mathematics/Co-Director of the Teaching Learning Center,
Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY
Got Music?
Keep track of your Ipod's music by building a simple database.
Aimée Tañón, B.S., Fashion Institute of Technology, NY
Rain Rain Go Away?
Where does the water go after a storm? Design a system that treats polluted storm water.
Shefalee Patel, B.S., Sen Proj Eng, AKRF Engineering
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What happens in the workshops?
In the workshops, small groups of students are engaged in hands-on activities
related to math, science or technology careers. Workshops are led by women
professionals. Workshop leaders will share their careers, their preparation
for them, some of their work experiences and a little bit about their personal
lives (family, pets, hobbies and outside interests).
Attendees are able to choose from a wide variety of fun workshops and
are assigned to two.
workshops for adults
1. Town Hall Meeting
Participate in a conversation with panelists about the many career paths possible
for women through training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Hear how to motivate and help young women successfully navigate the road towards
so many interesting professions. Panelists include an outstanding high school
science student, a parent, a science and math teacher, and a middle school counselor.
2. Show Me The Money!
Learn about the many supportive programs and scholarships available to girls as they
move from middle school through high school to college. This forum will include
presentations from a Barnard financial aid officer and an admissions person from the
CUNY Honors scholarship program. It is never too early to begin this process!
3. Tech Savvy Girls Video (at lunch)
Many girls are leaving school unprepared for today’s high
tech workplace. Learn how to recognize the pervasive attitudes that
prevent girls’ study of technology, along with intervention
strategies. This short video will be shown repeatedly over lunch.
4. NYC High School Directory (at lunch)
During lunch, interested adults can participate in a discussion with an expert on
the NYC High School Directory.
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