About Discover the Scientist Within
Discover the Scientist Within is a day-long program of hands-on workshops aimed to encourage 6th graders to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The event consists of four workshops, lunch, and a keynote speaker. Throughout the day, participants will learn about various STEM fields and their corresponding careers while having the opportunity to interact with current women in STEM. Register above before the event fills up!
The following is a sample schedule of the day:
Workshop #1
9:30 – 10:20 AM
Workshop #2
10:30 – 11:20 AM
Workshop #3
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Keynote Speaker
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Workshop #4
2:10 – 3:00 PM
Featured STEM Departments and Activities:
Astronomy: Two Small Pieces of Glass
In Tarleton’s Planetarium, immerse yourself in an exploration of how the telescope helps us understand our universe.
Biotechnology: Race to Understand DNA
Test your pipetting skills to load dyes into a gel and run a gel electrophoresis.
Chemistry: The Chemistry of Color
Use chemistry equipment to create a series of chemical reactions.
Engineering: Cats and Dogs Can Play Together
Interact with robots that look like cats and dogs and teach them to perform actions like walking, jumping, and saying hi.
Geology: Great Groundwater
Construct groundwater models and test groundwater flow and contamination.
Mathematics: From Loops to LEGOS: Stats that Stack Up
Get ready for a fun, hands-on adventure! Uncover the secrets of mean, median, mode, and range through interactive games and activities that help you unlock patterns in data.
Neuroscience: Discover your Nervous System
Learn about neuroscience, the brain, and record action potentials from your own nervous system.
Physics: Physics Lights Up the World
Use lights, batteries, and wire to construct circuits.
About Discover the Scientist Within
Discover the Scientist Within is a day-long program of hands-on workshops aimed to encourage 6th graders to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The event consists of four workshops, lunch, and a keynote speaker. Throughout the day, participants will learn about various STEM fields and their corresponding careers while having the opportunity to interact with current women in STEM. Register above before the event fills up!
The following is a sample schedule of the day:
Workshop #1
9:30 – 10:20 AM
Workshop #2
10:30 – 11:20 AM
Workshop #3
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Keynote Speaker
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Workshop #4
2:10 – 3:00 PM