2010 AAUW Brighter Horizons Math, Science and Technology Conference Student Workshops 1: Project Brainstorm: Your Brain and You See and touch (using gloves) real animal and human brains. Explore the function, structure, and importance of the brain. Sarah Madsen, Grad Student in Neuroscience

2: From Athletes to Accidents Learn how to help people recover from broken bones, pulled muscles and other ailments. Kathy Diener, Physical Therapist

11: From OR to Grey’s Anatomy

22: Super-soakers: Chemistry Facts & Future

What does a nurse really do in the operating room? Come meet an Operating Room nurse and learn about this fascinating field. LeAnne Schai, Registered Nurse

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12: Mathemagic !

23: Discovering the Sea Range

Learn a card trick, based on algebra, that will amaze your friends. See some other “tricks” that make math fun. Virginia Seaton, Math Teacher

Discover the Point Mugu Sea Range, focusing on the capabilities of weapons testing, data collection and supporting our US military. Ilia Lyles, Kenner Odeghe, Lisa Barneby, Engineers/Rocket Scientists

13: Discover Engineering Explore what engineers do … make asphalt cookies, run solar cars and remote control trucks and do other hands on activities. Jeannette Baker, Electrical Engineer

3: What’s Bugging You About Your Future. Students will be introduced to live millipedes, centipedes, crustaceans, insects, arachnids as well as puppets and models and learn about arthropods. Susan E Van Vorhis Key, Educator /Entomologist

14: Chemistry Solutions Explore melting points, endothermic and exothermic reactions and see how you can use this knowledge to make edible treats . Linda Narhi, Biochemist

4: You Too Can Work at NASA! The Jet Propulsion Laboratory and NASA want your help exploring the universe. Find out what you can do! Joy Bottenfield, Sandra Dayan, Nora Mainland, Maria Schellpfeffer, Sherry Stukes, Engineers

15: Colorful Kelp Beads Explore the chemistry of biopolymers formed from oceanic kelp and use them to make colorful beads to take home. Cari Meyer Joiner, Chemistry Professor

5: What’s Your Vital Sign? Discover the role of the physician’s assistant in today’s medical profession. See why Money magazine named physician’s assistant the second best job in the US. Amanda Jensen, Physician’s Assistant

16: Dental Engineering Design the perfect smile by mixing materials with amazing techniques. Robin McEwan, Orthodontist

6: Science Detective: Finding Hidden Stuff You can’t see them, but there are all kinds of surprising materials in the air, your food and other everyday things. We will discover the clues that help identify them. Tina Salguero, Research Chemist.

17: DNA Detectives---the Mysterious Case of Identical Strands What was once one has now become two! Using models, investigate how our DNA produces identical copies of itself in order to make us who we are. Beth Rose, Molecular Biology Grad Student

7: Helping People Through Life’s Toughest Challenges Find out what it takes to become a social worker and participate in role-play activities using actual medical social work cases. Lyndsay Heitmann-Avery, Medical Social Worker

18: Computers and Drug Discovery Learn how computers help discover, develop, manufacture and test drugs for patients Tracy Blois, Lorena Barron, Sarica Cohen, Johanna Mullen, Kit Shaw, Research Scientists

8: Wild Life Rescue Meet live exotic animals from the STAR ECO Station’s wildlife rescue center. Learn about careers in Animal and Environmental Science & Education. Chandra Comstock, Wildlife Director; Jeanne Tiggs Wildlife Instructor

19: Sumo Robot Wrestling Design and build a Sumo Robot using electromagnets and electrical circuits. Participate in robot wrestling competitions. Tanya Silva, Science Educator; Tery Arnold, Educator

9: Park Ranger for a Day: Preserving our Native Ecosystems

20: Keeping Your Pets Healthy

The largest urban park in the world is right in your backyard! Learn about its wild animals, native plants as well as its unique biodiversity, ecology, fire regimes and climate. Leilani Wayne, Mary Holmes, Park Rangers, National Park Service

Observe a pet physical exam and take a video tour of a veterinarian’s office and how we work with pets. Kathy Jonokuchi, Veterinarian

21: Obesity in a Bottle-Think Before You Drink Think you know what to eat to stay healthy and attractive? What about what you drink? Find out what is really in your favorite energy drinks, coffee drinks, smoothies and soda. Jennifer Ludlow, Behavioral Health Educator

10: Recycling, the Environment and You! Learn through games how you can recycle and help save the planet. Lisa Hemenway, Environmental Specialist

2010 AAUW Brighter Horizons Registration Form Student Registration fee: $10.00 This completed form and your fee MUST be received by Monday, March 1st.  Two ways to register: 1) online at http://www.aauw-brighterhorizons.org -Submit your registration then print out the confirmation form, have your parent sign it and mail it with your $10 fee to the address listed below. Your choices will be reserved but you will not be registered until the confirmation form and the $10 fee are received.

Examine the science behind disposable diapers and the miracle chemical used to create this super-soaker. Victoria Choi, Chemistry Professor

24: Dive Into a Giant Kelp Forest! Come experience what it is like to dive in a lush kelp forest! A marine biologist will share her knowledge and excitement of the underwater world that exists off the California coast. Kelly Moore, Marine Biologist/Park Ranger

25: Star Lab ! Journey into space in the Star Lab! Women have made record-breaking strides in the space program. “Could you be the next person on the moon?” Carmelita Miranda, Starlab Coordinator

26: Horsin’ Around Veterinary medicine can be more than just dogs and cats. Explore veterinary medicine for large animals. Marta Granstedt, Veterinarian

27: The Forensic Science Side of CSI Forensic Science helps solve crimes by using knowledge and advanced technology. Learn what science tells us about the crime. Renee Artman, Forensic Scientist

28: Cool Chemistry Learn how Chemistry is part of our everyday lives. Make “gak” and ice cream. Get a “gold penny” to take home and find out how it’s made. Jennifer Kuo, Research & Development Scientist

29: The Twisted Thinking of Topologists Explore and answer questions such as “What do paper dolls and time warps have in common?” and “Can you turn your pants inside-out with your feet tied together?” Christina Soderlund, Professor of Mathematics

30: Urban Park Ranger Explore the role of urban Park Rangers in fire management, species preservation, trail building and meet some animals Rangers protect. Jane Fawkes, Park Ranger, Conejo Open Space

31: Where Does Our Food Come From? Plants and soil provide our food. Learn to identify two soils by touch and link the botanical names of plant parts to foods we love to eat. Maren Mochizuki, Agricultural Scientist

Parent Workshops Informative workshops for parents focused on college bound students will be held at the PreusBrandt Forum for up to 200 parents. First come first served basis.

NO registration is required for parent workshops Parents are NOT permitted to attend student workshops !

OR 2) fill out this form, have your parent sign and mail it with your $10 fee to the address listed below. The non-refundable $10.00 fee covers workshop materials and refreshments Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________________ State:_________ Zip code:____________________ School: ____________________________________________________________ Grade: ___________________ Phone: ___________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________ Workshop Number: Choose top six (6) workshop options. Enter the number 1 to 31 below.: 1._____________

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Workshops are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Program directors will seek emergency medical treatment for students in the event that a parent cannot be reached. Emergency Phone: _________________________________________ Photographs and videos may be taken for use in newsletters and on website.

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9:00 -9:20 AM CLU and CSUCI Reps. 9:30 –10:10 AM  How to Guide Your Child to Find a College That Fits Specific tips for parents to understand what your child wants in a college and what the college wants from your child, including resources, recommendations, test scores, deadlines, financial aid and more!! Pat Croner, College Consultant, College Match

10:20 – 11:00 AM  Options for Funding Your Child’s Education Understanding the 3 most popular ways to save for college. Which options are best suited for your financial situation and scholarship eligibility. Lori Mahoney, Registered Principal, SagePoint Financial

11:10 - 11:50 AM  What Do You Want to Do When You Grow Up? What can you do to ensure that your child has a fulfilling and successful career? In this interactive, informative and yes! fun workshop you will learn how to support and guide your child’s education and career aspirations. Cathy Severson, MS, Therapist