Registration is now open for the Shodor Fall Saturday
Explorations Workshop!!
**for 6th-8th Graders Interested in Math, Science & Computers
Oct. 19th - Nov. 16th 9:00am - 12:00pm
To register and for more information, go to: http://www.shodor.org/calendar
Course Description:
What's one of the secrets to success in mathematics or science? Developing your skills as a good
observer! On five Saturdays during the Fall, Shodor will hold workshops to look at a variety of
areas in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) that combine hands-on
activities with computer and network explorations while discovering the role of computers and
communications technologies in modern science. Saturday Explorations in Science and
Mathematics workshops are intended for students in grades 6 through 8 (or the home school
equivalent). Younger students who are particularly mature and older students who are interested
may also be considered.
Once again we have an exciting partnership with North Carolina Central University. The Fall
Saturday Explorations students will be invited to participate in CyberAdventures.
CyberAdventures is a morning of hands-on experiments or computational activities that are both
entertaining and informative. Topics range from Chemistry to Geospatial Sciences.
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Oct. 19th at NCCU: "CyberStorm: An Adventure in the Eye of a Virtual
Hurricane"
CyberStorm will involve hands-on experiments, Internet research and computational activities to
learn about hurricanes. Students will learn about the latest technologies such as satellites, sensors
and supercomputers that scientist use to predict the path of a hurricane. Come find out more
about one of the greatest forces of nature - let's go hurricane hunting!
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Oct. 26th at NCCU: "Forensic Ink Analysis"
The need for differentiating inks arises when forensic scientists have to determine the
authenticity involving paper documents during criminal investigations. This hands-on activity
will demonstrate how an actual identification of inks is made by thin layer chromatography.
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Nov. 2nd at Shodor: "System Modeling: Simulating Therapeutic Medication
Levels"
Students will be introduced to the role of computational and communications technology in
modern science. Following an introduction to computational science, students will learn how to
create computational solutions to scientific problems. Specifically focusing on the dosing levels
of various medications, students will use computer modeling to determine the proper dosage
level for a patient to get well without any harmful side effects from an overdose.
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Nov. 9th at Shodor: "Explorations in Engineering"
Bright young adults will often display an interest and an aptitude for 'tinkering' - directly
exploring how mechanical items, electronics and other items function and then mentally creating
improvements to the design. The goal of this workshop is to foster this attitude with interesting
examples while also providing a more traditionally academic math and science context - in
essence, introducing the culture of engineering in it's modern, computer-driven form. Students
will learn to explore and question with the motive of eventually shaping the world around them.
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Nov. 16th at Shodor: "Web Design"
Most of us use websites every day without stopping to wonder how they were made! Maybe
you've always wanted to make a website but didn't know how or where to start. Or maybe you've
experimented with HTML code but want to learn more. Students will learn about HTML and
CSS code and how to create functioning websites.
If you have any questions, please contact Levi at 919-530-1911 or programs@shodor.org
Thank you,
Kristen