Workshop Titles and Descriptions: STEM Exploration Day at Treehaven
The following is a list of workshops offered at STEM Exploration Day for Treehaven on Friday, May 6, 2016.
Using the Student Workshop Selection Form, student attendees should rank four workshops of interest to them and then select
two workshops they do not want to attend. Registration is open to the first 125 students who register by April 29, 2016. This
document and the student selection form are located at the following website:
https://www.uwsp.edu/conted/ConfWrkShp/Pages/STEM/ExplorationDay.aspx
01.
Arduino Uno Fun And Games
Presented by Gary Kilgas, Richard Breen and Ben Joosten, Mid-State Technical College
Introduce yourself to Arduino Uno, an open-source platform that consists of a circuit board and software that runs on your
computer to write and upload computer codes. Students will use the Spark Fun Inventors Kits and laptops to perform project and
program development, creating interesting games and electronic projects.
02.
GIS and GPS Applications in Forestry Management
Presented by Angela Waupochick, Stockbridge-Munsee Community Band of Mohican Indians and Tony Waupochick, Menominee
Tribal Enterprises
This workshop will introduce students to the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
and how they are applied to forestry management. Students will use field computers and mobile software to collect forest data.
03.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Presented by Tianna Hamm and Amanda Shaker, Dietetic Students, UW-Stevens Point
Want to explore the science of nutrition? Dive into the dietetics field in this workshop by doing hands-on activities to learn about
common medical conditions that require special diet orders. Mix, taste, and evaluate specially modified food!
04.
Social Media for Professionals
Presented by Dr. Brian Casey, Sarah O’Donnell, and Brigitta Altmann, Stevens Point Area School District
Social Media is very important for professionals in IT, management, public relations, business, and marketing. Students will be
introduced to the concept of professional use of Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn and will be given examples of professional
use of these tools to share ideas, connect and collaborate. A digital citizenship activity will be included as well as discussion of
positive digital footprints.
05.
Songbird Banding
Presented by Heather Lumpkin and Sarah Besadny, North Lakeland Discovery Center
Learn about bird ecology and research through bird banding. During this workshop wild songbirds will be tagged with a small metal
band with a unique 9-digit identification number. Discover how scientists use bird banding to uncover surprising facts about a bird’s
lifespan, migration route, and behavior as you see live birds up close.
06.
STEM Robotics: First Tech Challenge!
Presented by Michael Wojtusik, Rhinelander School District
Rhinelander School District Tech Challenge will blow your mind with the things that can be accomplished with robotics especially
when students work together. The student club will demonstrate robotics using motors, servos, mechanical devices, cable, tracks,
and chains to accomplish an extremely difficult challenge. Time permitted, students will have an opportunity to operate the robot
controlled wirelessly through cell phones and game controller pads.
07.
STEM Shuttle: Giving Students Space to Learn!
Presented by the Shuttle Crew, Dream Flight U.S.A.
Students will work in pairs experiencing a wide variety of hands-on activities as they move from station to station on board the
popular STEM Shuttle. Guided by shuttle teachers, students will design a space station, use a robotic arm, and get a feel of how
difficult it is working in space.
08.
The Science of Water Quality Monitoring
Presented by John Heusinkveld, UW-Stevens Point Treehaven campus
We will be donning a pair of waders and getting in stream learning how to assess water quality via invertebrates, chemical and
physical properties, and possibly even a fish or two!
09.
Ultralight Backpacking: Engineering & Technology Stripped Down
Presented by Andrew Pech, UW-Stevens Point
Dive into the "how things work" side of lightweight backpacking gear and techniques. Discover the preparation needed to carry your
food, shelter and tools on your back; explore the scientific basis of design, and how and why equipment performs differently in
response to various environmental conditions.
10.
Veterinary Science and Careers
Presented by Joe Bodewes, All Creatures Veterinary Clinic
Presentation of the Veterinary Profession including equipment, video and live animals.