Blood Typing Basics

Explore the science of blood typing in this hands-on workshop! Using simulated blood samples, you'll learn how to determine blood types through simple lab techniques. Uncover the role of blood types in genetics and medicine, and experience what it's like to work in a real lab. Perfect for students interested in biology, genetics or science.

SESSIONS 2, 3, 4

Candy Attack Supply Chain

During this workshop, you won't just learn about supply chains, but you will be the supply chain. We will use the "Candy Game", a simulation game which will set you up with teams of friends to navigate the lows and highs of how companies get their products to their customers. You will experience the chaos and excitement from managing an example of a supply chain, facing challenges like unpredictable customer demand, breakdowns in communication and lack of supplies. 

SESSION 5   

Discover Pharmacy: Compound Your Own Lotion & Explore Cool Pharmacy Careers

Are you curious about what pharmacists really do? Come explore the world of pharmacy in this fun and interactive workshop! You’ll learn where pharmacists work—like hospitals, clinics, and research labs—and discover which pharmacy career might be perfect for you. Get tips on how to prepare for a future in pharmacy, and even try out some hands-on activities, like making your own customized lotion to take home!

SESSIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

From Strawberries to Science

Did you know that what’s true for you is also true for strawberries? Every living thing is built from tiny, invisible blueprints called DNA, which hold the instructions for life. In this interactive workshop, you will become a scientist and extract DNA from strawberries using simple household ingredients. See the building blocks of life up close and learn how DNA connects us all. Get ready to explore the amazing science behind what makes living things tick!

SESSIONS 1, 3

Hospital Hustle: A Patient's Journey Gone Wrong

In this interactive workshop, students dive into the hectic world of hospital operations in a role-playing simulation. From check-in chaos to discharge drama, students take on roles as patients, doctors, and hospital staff, racing against time to keep everything running smoothly. As the hospital quickly fills up, bottlenecks form, and things get hilariously out of hand. After witnessing these workflow woes firsthand, students will brainstorm creative solutions to transform this madcap "hospital" into a well-oiled machine. This hands-on activity blends real-world industrial engineering concepts with fun, giving students a taste of what it takes to optimize patient flow in a busy healthcare setting.

SESSION 2, 3, 4, 5

Introduction to Network Science

Introduce the basic concepts in network science. Students will cover important terminology such as nodes, edges, networks, and  different types of networks, such as scale-free networks and random networks. Students will visual representations of different networks with graphig paper and deploy easy software to generate, visualize and analyze social networks.

SESSION 1

THAT grew from WHERE? Microbes All Around Us

Join us as we swab our environment to see what kinds of crazy, colorful microbes are living where we least expect! Then, we'll look into the tiny window that is the world of microbiology through a microscope lens and see all the different shapes and sizes that exist!

SESSION 3, 4, 5

Mind Games: Exploring the Stropp Effect and Beyond

Through interactive activities, participants will witness firsthand the challenges posed by conflicting information and the subtle nuances of our cognitive processes. We'll venture into the Stroop Effect and other brain challenges, exploring puzzles and tasks that showcase the diverse functions of different brain lobes. From the frontal lobe's role in decision-making to the parietal lobe's involvement in spatial awareness, participants will gain insights into the unique contributions of each lobe to our daily cognitive functioning.

SESSIONS 1, 2

Physics Slime

This interactive workshop will teach students about slime in Physics and what type of materials make up slime. Each student will receive the recipe for making their slime. We will monitor how the students make their slime to ensure a quality experience and make it fun.

SESSIONS 4, 5

Plants: Down with the Sickness

Did you know that plants can get sick just like you can? Join our interactive workshop to learn more about plant diseases and how important these can be to things like the food you eat. In this session, you will become a plant pathologist and infect a plant to take it home and watch how it becomes sick. You’ll also get to learn about other plant diseases and know how to spot a sick plant. Embark on the journey to becoming a plant doctor.

SESSIONS 3, 4

Pocket-Sized Microscopes- Inbox the Wonder!

This isn't your typical science class – it's a journey into the minuscule. Explore an invisible world by observing different organisms and materials with your very own mini microscope. You’ll get to take your microscope home to continue the exploration anywhere, anytime. Whether it’s something from your backyard, a piece of yarn, or floss, the possibilities are endless. Dive into the microscopic universe like never before in our "Pocket-Sized Microscopes" session.

SESSION 2

Rust & Power: The World of Electrochemistry

This workshop will demonstrate the two important fields in electrochemistry: corrosion and battery. Hands-on activities will be conducted by the students to observing corroding metals and explaining ways of preventing it. Students may come up with their own solution of corrosion prevention from the materials we supplied. Students will also build a lime/lemon battery to see if we can light up a bulb/led light. 

SESSION 1

Say WATT? The Electrifying Fundamentals of Circuits

In this workshop, students will explore the basics of circuits and how to build them. In small groups, students will design a basic circuit using a circuit breadboard, wires, battery power source, LED, and a resistor. Each participant will be given a handout packet which details circuit fundamentals, the basic circuit building instructions, and three additional circuit project ideas. Participants will also be given their own basic circuit building set which will include a circuit breadboard, wires, resistors, LEDs, capacitors, and a battery power source. The participants will be able to take home their instruction packet and circuit building kit. 

SESSIONS 4, 5

The Protective World of Coatings

This workshop focuses on polymer coatings, aiming to instill appreciation for these materials among high school students, particularly in their role of protecting metals from harsh environmental conditions. Students will gain insights into the fabrication of various coating materials, along with an understanding of their chemical and physical properties. A key segment of the workshop will be dedicated to understanding the influence of these properties on corrosion prevention. In addition, the workshop will address the broader significance of paints and coatings. Through presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, we will elucidate the role of these materials as vital protective barriers, enhancing students’ understanding of how they contribute to the durability and longevity of metallic structures.

SESSIONS 1, 2

The Secret World of Bees

Discover the secret lifecycle of the alfalfa leafcutting bee, a mighty but unusual agricultural pollinator. We will learn about other agricultural pollinators such as honey bees and bumble bees. You will have the exciting opportunity to observe and conduct an experiment with live (and friendly) bees.

SESSIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

The Psychophysiology of Stress: How the Brain and Body Communicate to Prepare Us for Challenges

Our brains and our bodies are constantly communicating with each other to make sure we have all the resources and energy we need to do things like ride a bike, exercise at the gym, or run from a lion. In this workshop, learn about the technologies scientists use, including virtual reality, to find out more about how people’s minds and bodies respond to stress. The presenters will demonstrate how to measure what our bodies are doing during stress using blood pressure monitors; you will learn about the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which is the system our body uses to regulate our responses to stress; and how social support can help people cope with stress and therefore improve their health.

SESSION 5

You HERD What? Life is Only an Arm's Length Away

This interactive workshop will focus on the day in the life of an animal scientist specifically a veterinarian, or livestock producer. A hands-on approach will be used with a calving simulation model for youth to learn about one area of the many int he livestock industry. Additionally, other materials highlighting the swine, sheep and dairy industries will be present.

SESSIONS 1, 2

Build a Bobcat

Create your very own components just like you’d find on a real-life Bobcat! This workshop will explore machine electrical design, where you’ll be designing backup alarms, lights, and more.

Session 1

Session lead by Bobcat employees