The U of M EYH 2012 workshop list includes:

Student Workshops:

Each student will attend four of the following workshops. During the online registration, students are asked to select their top seven workshop choices in order of preference and assignments will be made based on that list, with priority given to those who register earlier. Students will receive their schedule with assigned workshops at registration on the day of the conference.

Bone Zone Check Up
Learn how engineers and scientists develop and evaluate Orthopedic joint and trauma devices which help patients with arthritis and broken bones get back to their active lifestyle.

Build it Better!!
Students will work to produce foam ball creatures in an old fashioned production layout and then improve the production line by using process improvements through observation.

Catch a Thief
Students will use a scientific technique called "chromatography" to analyze the evidence given from a crime scene.  They will use paper, ink, and water to test a number of pens, and uncover the pigments in the ink to determine which one was used to write the ransom note.

Create a Webpage with HTML
Learn the precision and structure that programmers use by creating a webpage using only the simple Notepad editor and markup language known as HTML.

Everyday DNA
Extract DNA from a banana using everyday items to gain an understanding of the makeup of DNA and its function.

Interactive Stories and Games Using Scratch
Learn the programming language that makes it easy to create one`s own interactive stories, animations, games, and art and share the creation on the web. As young people create and share scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically and work collaboratively.

Oil Spill
Students will create their own model of an ocean/lake/river and allow an oil spill to occur.  They will investigate many different materials and attempt to contain and clean up the "spill".  In the end, they will have first hand thoughts about using oil for energy and risks to their environment.

Pucker Up
Explore the world of cosmetic chemistry by making your own lip gloss. You will discover the chemistry behind how to transform a few everyday ingredients into the perfect blend for lip gloss.

Robots on the Move
An intro to mobile robotics. During this session you will program the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robot sense its environment to so it can reach the finish line.

Smooth Operator
The goal is for students to design and build a surgical instrument out of everyday materials. Their surgical instrument must be able to carefully pick up three small objects from a shoebox without knocking over any nearby dominoes.

The Computer and The Human Body
Describe the inner workings of a computer and how it corresponds to the inner workings of the human body. Disassemble a laptop to examine the components closely. Participants will have the opportunity to disassemble a laptop also and identity the major components of the computer. Discuss those components in detail and determine which part of the human body would be considered its counterpart.

The Heart of the Matter
Have you ever seen a beating heart? Do you know how many times your heart beats each minute? Do you want to learn how to check a person`s pulse or learn how to check a person`s blood pressure?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above then Matters of the Heart is definitely a session you do not want to miss.
You will have fun learning how to use equipment and your five senses to assess the heart....so bring your watchful eyes, listening ears, feeling fingers and yes your beating heart to this session and learn something exciting and new.

The Inspired STEM Classroom
Middle School math & science activities using Texas Instruments technology and curriculum tools along with Vernier science sensors. Focus on temperature and motion activities using TI-Nspire CX handhelds to collect data from Vernier sensors.

The Weight of the World
Girls will get an overview of what engineers do, more specifically Civil Engineering. Students will learn fundamental principles in Structural Engineering to help them create a paper bridge that will support metal washers.

To Kill A Microbe
Participants will hear a short presentation on the "life of a microbiologist" and learn some basic characteristics of bacteria.  Then the participants will prepare some slides of bacteria and view them on the microscope.  We will then evaluate some bacteria that has been growing on agar plates and determine which antibiotics and disinfectants are effective in preventing growth and / or killing the bacteria.

Who Put the Chemistry in my Food?
Food Chemistry focuses on the chemistry of foods, their deterioration, and the principles underlying the improvement of foods and beverages to obtain safe, economical, and aesthetically pleasing food supplies. This session will provide hands on application food chemistry.

Parent Workshops:

Parents will attend the following four workshops:

Collaboration is key to success
Judith Iriarte-Gross, Director, MTSU Women In STEM Center,

Judith will provide parents with an opportunity to network with each other and provide an overview of the history and mission of EYH Conferences. Ruth will provide an overview of the TN Young Scholars Initiative for high school students, a collaborative between business leaders and educators, that was recently expanded to include West Tennessee.

What to Take & Do to Prepare for College
Kathy Atkinson, College Academic Advisor for Herff College of Engineering, U of Memphis,

Kathy will discuss which elective classes the girls should take in middle and high school to prepare themselves for college admission into STEM majors.  What camps, workshops and activities to do outside of school to help prepare and encourage them.  What items should go into a college application portfolio.  What will college classes be like. What possible careers are out there for them.

Supporting Young Women in STEM
Dr. Stephanie Blaisdell, Assistant VP for Student Affairs/Student Development, U of Memphis,

Dr. Blaisdell will discuss the cultural obstacles young girls face during the middle and high school years with the “unwritten” barriers about STEM classes and careers.  How can parents support and help the girls overcome these “unwritten” barriers?

What is TRiO?
Mrs. Naomi Martinez-Jones, Retention Counselor, Student Success Programs/STEM, U of Memphis,

Want to learn about additional STEM support services? Then, check out TRIO. TRIO is a federally-funded grant designed to service students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Learn about the eligibility criteria, services, and benefits of participating in TRIO.