BRAINWAVES: LED NEURONS: Make an LED neuron using paper circuits and learn how messages travel in the neurons in our brains. [Health Sciences] [Electrical Engineering]
COMPOSE YOURSELF: Session will be split between experimenting with Specdrums kinesthetic music creation and Flat music creation app. [Music Occupations]
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: These writing workshops will use a variety of prompts to motivate your muses. [Communication] [Creative Writing]
CUBELETS CREATIONS: Introduction to robotics fundamentals. Participants will learn how to operate and combine Cubelets robots to solve puzzles and complete challenges. [Robotics] [Problem Solving] [Teamwork]
GERONIMO!: 3D PARATROOPERS Using a paratrooper created using 3D technology, build a working parachute and see if you can hit the target with your super trooper!
GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE: INTRO TO HORTICULTURE Learn about traditional growing methods and hydroponic growing. Plant seeds and see how cuttings can be used to grow new plants.
LED PAPER CIRCUITS: An introduction to basic circuitry using copper tape and LED diodes. Create a science fiction or fantasy based light-up creation while learning how to construct a simple circuit. [Electrical Engineering]
MOVIE IN YOUR POCKET: Flipbooks are a great way to learn basic animation concepts. In this panel, you will employ the frame-by-frame method to construct your own flipbook. [Animation] [Graphic Design]
PIXICADE ARCADE: How often have you wanted to be able to create your own video game? In this panel, you can — without writing a single line of code! [Video Game Design] [Graphic Design]
THE POWER OF THE PAWN: A brief history of chess, including the rules and mechanics. This panel will allow participants to see how playing chess relates to logic and strategy, and the applications for real life situations.
READY—SET—STORYBOARD!: Part of developing a good story or game is plotting out the concept with pictures. For this panel, we will use a script to plan out the camera placements to make an interesting and engaging visual representation. [Animation] [Video Game Design] [Video Production]
ROBOVERSITY: Compete against others by completing various tasks with robots. Participants in this session will be split into teams where bots battle it out to see which bot competes best.
ROLLER COASTER CHALLENGE: Can you built the biggest, fastest coaster? In this team-based activity, you’ll work with others to construct a mini coaster.
WHAT MAKES A HERO?: When you think of the word hero, what qualities come to mind? In this panel, we will learn the basic principles on how to create a 2D character for animation, video games, and comics. [Animation] [Graphic Design] [Video Game Design] WILL IT SELL?: In this session, students will work in teams to develop a sales pitch and design product packaging for the next big thing. Panel will include a presentation related to business and marketing history. [Business] [Marketing]
student success & INFO LITERACY
BRAIN GAMES - REAL WORLD CREATIVE THINKING: If you've ever had writer's block or feel like you've run out of ideas, or feel like a creativity boost, this is the perfect workshop to prove that you're more creative than you think! Participate in challenges designed to stretch your creative thinking skills.
BREAKOUT!:RIDDLE OF THE SPHINX It's an Escape Room in a box! Work with a team to crack the codes to break into a series of locked boxes using clues and critical thinking, or take the challenge on your own. Race against others while you learn about Ancient Egypt and solve the Riddle of the Sphinx! [Teamwork] [Critical Thinking] [History]
DE-STRESS FOR SUCCESS: Learn techniques for de-stressing and make a stress ball to take with you. PRIORITIES, LIMITATIONS, AND EXPECTATIONS: If you’ve ever felt crunched for time, stressed out by assignments, or overwhelmed in school, this session will address how to better manage time and prioritize necessary tasks. [Teamwork] [Engineering] [Critical Thinking]
leadership and community
THE BASIC OF BUSINESS CARDS: Would you like to start your own small business someday? Have you ever thought about the possibility of the personal touch? Attend this session to discuss making a good first impression and create hand-made business cards of your own!
DEBATE!: With a focus on developing communication and critical thinking skills, this session will address how to debate in a professional and respectful way. [Communication] [Respect] [Professionalism] [Critical Thinking] FRENCH & SPANISH AROUND THE WORLD: ADVENTURES IN MULTILINGUALISM: Bonjour élèves! ¡Hola estudiantes! Learn about the advantages of being bilingual from fluent French &Spanish speakers. Practice speaking each of these languages with other participants. [French] [Spanish] [Communication]