SciTech

SciTech

at Carnegie Science Center

Allegheny County Health Department (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Featuring human and environmental issues such as HIV/AIDS, injury prevention, food safety, air quality, pollution prevention and recycling.

For more information about the programs and what is going on in your area visit: Allegheny County Health Department

Anchors: S8.A.1.2; S8.A.1.2.2; S8.A.1.3.4
Standards: 3.2.7 (D); 3.6.7 (A); 3.7.7 (A, B)

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Allegheny County Health Department (middle school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Featuring human and environmental issues such as HIV/AIDS, injury prevention, food safety, air quality, pollution prevention and recycling.

For more information about the programs and what is going on in your area visit: Allegheny County Health Department

Anchors:
S8.A.1.2; S8.A.1.2.2; S8.A.1.3.4
Standards: 3.2.7 (D); 3.6.7 (A); 3.7.7 (A, B)

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Allegheny-Singer Research Institute (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Learn about the significance of biofilms! See animations and 3-D images; Dark box containing bioluminescent bacteria in a biofilm; Spot the biofilm of bacteria using a microscope.

Learn more about ASRI.

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Allegheny-Singer Research Institute (middle school)

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Bayer MaterialScience (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Experience the wide world of sports made possible by innovative and versatile materials from Bayer MaterialScience. Explore the nature of materials that add strength, comfort, durability and style to equipment for a wide variety of sports, including soccer, hockey, golf, baseball, skiing, football, sledding, bicycling, inline skating, kayaking and many more.

Learn how a baseball curves by investigating the effects of the Bernoulli principle. Observed by 18th-century Swiss scientist and mathematician Daniel Bernoulli, this principle illustrates how speed and pressure factor into the flight path of a 90 mph curve ball.

Bayer is also a proud sponsor of the C.A.U.S.E. Challenge™ High School Film Festival, presented by Bayer Corporation, Carnegie Science Center SciTech Initiative and Pittsburgh Filmmakers. The C.A.U.S.E. awards ceremony will take place at the Harris Theater. Click for more information.

Anchors: S11.A.1.1.2; S11.C.1.1.2; S11.C.2.1
Standards: 3.4.10.C, 3.4.12.C

Learn more about Bayer.

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

Bayer MaterialScience (middle school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Experience the wide world of sports made possible by innovative and versatile materials from Bayer MaterialScience. Explore the nature of materials that add strength, comfort, durability and style to equipment for a wide variety of sports, including soccer, hockey, golf, baseball, skiing, football, sledding, bicycling, inline skating, kayaking and many more.

Learn how a baseball curves by investigating the effects of the Bernoulli principle. Observed by 18th-century Swiss scientist and mathematician Daniel Bernoulli, this principle illustrates how speed and pressure factor into the flight path of a 90 mph curve ball.

Bayer is also a proud sponsor of the C.A.U.S.E. Challenge™ High School Film Festival, presented by Bayer Corporation, Carnegie Science Center SciTech Initiative and Pittsburgh Filmmakers. The C.A.U.S.E. awards ceremony will take place at the Harris Theater. Click for more information.

Anchors: S8.C.1.1, S8.C.3.1
STANDARDS: 3.4.7.C

Learn more about Bayer.

3/10/2008: 9:00 AM
3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

Can You Save SimMan? (Workshop)

Take part in this hands-on, action packed opportunity to practice on SimMan – a hi-fidelity human patient simulator – just like medical professionals in training!

Perform tasks to assess the patient

Treat the patient in respiratory distress

And more!

Also, learn about Pittsburgh’s role in the development of SimMan.

Presenter:
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the WISER Center

Science and technology topics include:
Information Technology, Biology and Anatomy.

Program Capacity: 26

Anchors: S11.A.1.1.4, S11.A.2.2.2, S11.A.3.2.1, S11.A.3.2.2

Standards: 3.6.10; 3.7.10; 3.8.10

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Virtual Knee Surgery

Long distance medicine - IT & Cambodia

SenseWear Launched in Pittsburgh

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Nov. 14 10am FILLED

11/13/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM
11/14/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM

Can You Save SimMan? (Workshop)

Take part in this hands-on, action packed opportunity to practice on SimMan – a hi-fidelity human patient simulator – just like medical professionals in training!

Perform tasks to assess the patient

Treat the patient in respiratory distress

And more!

Also, learn about Pittsburgh’s role in the development of SimMan.

Presenter:
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the WISER Center

Science and technology topics include:
Information Technology, Biology and Anatomy.

Program Capacity: 26

Anchors: S8.A.1.2.1; S8.A.2.3
Standards: 3.6 (B); 3.7 (A); 3.7 (C); 3.7 (D); 3.8 (A); 3.8 (B); 3.8 (C)

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Virtual Knee Surgery

Long distance medicine - IT & Cambodia

SenseWear Launched in Pittsburgh

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Nov. 11 12pm FILLED
Nov. 12 10am FILLED

11/11/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM
11/12/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM

Carnegie Mellon University CoDe Lab (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Our robotic building blocks (roBlocks) literally have a mind of their own. You can play with them and not even realize that you are learning a lot! See demonstrations of interesting robotic creations and then make these same creations or create your own (i.e. undirected play!). You can create simple robots that move, beep and flash lights according to environmental conditions without any programming or electronics skills.

Anchors: S11.A.3.1
Standards: 3.7.10.B, 3.7.12.B

Learn more about CoDe Lab.

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CMU Robotics Workshop

Experiment with the new LEGO NXT Robots which offer new sensors,
a larger memory, and Bluetooth robot-to-robot communication
capabilities. Learn computer programming using ROBOTC,
a C-based programming language developed by Carnegie Mellon University for educational purposes.

Students will program an actual robot
to perform a task.

Presenter:
National Robotics Engineering Consortium, Carnegie Mellon University

Science and technology topics include:
Engineering, Mathematics, Robotics and Technological Literacy.

Program Capacity: 26

Anchors: S8. A. 1.1, S8.A.1.1.2, S8.A.1.1.4, S8.A.1.3, S8.A.2.1, S8.A.2.1.4
Standards: 3.1.7. (A, B); 3.2.7 (A, C); 3.6.7 (A, B, C); 3.7.7 (A, C, D); 3.8.7 (A, B, C)

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Rat-Brained Robot

These Robots Play Soccer...and Go Into Space!

Build a Bot

Robot Hall of Fame (in Pittsburgh)

How Robots Will Affect Future Generations

Pgh. Regional FIRST Robotics High School Competition & CMU NREC Robotics Academy

Video Interviews: Co-Founder of iRobot, Helen Greiner

In the News: Now Everyone Can Have a Robot...The Way Everyone Can Access the Internet

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Nov. 11 12pm FILLED

11/11/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM
11/12/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM

CMU Robotics Workshop

Students will program an actual robot
to perform a task.

Presenter:
National Robotics Engineering Consortium, Carnegie Mellon University

Science and technology topics include:
Engineering, Mathematics, Robotics and Technological Literacy

Program Capacity: 26

Anchors: S11.A.1.1.4, S11.A.2.1.1, S11.A.2.1.2, S11.A.2.1.4, S11.A.2.1.5, S11.A.2.2.2, S11.C.3.1.2
Standards: 3.1.10 (A, B); 3.1.12 (A,B) 3.2.10 (B, C); 3.2.12 (B,C); 3.7.10 (A, B, C, D); 3.7.12 (A, B, C, D); 3.8.10 (A, B, C); 3.8.12 (A,B,C)

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Rat-Brained Robot

These Robots Play Soccer...and Go Into Space!

Build a Bot

Robot Hall of Fame (in Pittsburgh)

How Robots Will Affect Future Generations

11/13/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM
11/14/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM

Creating the Digital Cosmos

High-definition, full-dome digital projection at the Buhl Digital Dome takes you to the outer reaches of the cosmos like never before! This behind-the-scenes presentation gives students a first-hand look at the processes involved in creating multimedia displays and graphic animation for cutting-edge planetarium productions.

Presenters:
Digital Dome program developers for Carnegie Science Center’s Buhl Digital Dome.

Science and technology topics include:
Astronomy, Graphics and Information Technology.

Program Capacity: 140

Anchors: S11.A.1.1; S.11.A.1.1.1; S11.A.2.2.2; S11.A.3.1
Standards: 3.1.10 (B); 3.1.12 (B, C, D); 3.7.10 (A, B); 3.7.12 (A, B)

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Exploration of Planet Earth from Space (see image # 6)

Interesting, Everyday Ese for IT - Predictive Technology Meets Fast-Food Nation (Pittsburgh Firm, Hyperactive Technologies)

In Pittsburgh, 50 years ago, Scientists "Hatched" Artificial Intelligence.

Cirque du Soleil - The Amazing Traveling IT Show.

In the News:

Walt Disney opens global research lab at Carnegie Mellon University

Some fireworks displayed on the Olympics broadcast were digitally enhanced

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11/13/2008: 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM
11/14/2008: 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM

Creating the Digital Cosmos

High-definition, full-dome digital projection at the Buhl Digital Dome takes you to the outer reaches of the cosmos like never before! This behind-the-scenes presentation gives students a first-hand look at the processes involved in creating multimedia displays and graphic animation for cutting-edge planetarium productions.

Presenters:
Digital Dome program developers for Carnegie Science Center’s Buhl Digital Dome.

Science and technology topics include:
Astronomy, Graphics and Information Technology.

Program Capacity: 140

Anchors: S8.A.1 1, S8.A.1.1 2, S8.D.3 1, S8.A.2.1, S8.A.2.1.4, S8.A.3.2.1, S8.D.3.1.3
Standards: 3.1.7 (b), 3.7.7 (A, B)

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Exploration of Planet Earth from Space (see image # 6)

Interesting, Everyday Use for IT - Predictive Technology Meets Fast-Food Nation (Pittsburgh Firm, Hyperactive Technologies)

In Pittsburgh, 50 years ago, Scientists "Hatched" Artificial Intelligence.

Cirque du Soleil - The Amazing Traveling IT Show."

In the News:

Walt Disney opens global research lab at Carnegie Mellon University

Some fireworks displayed on the Olympics broadcast were digitally enhanced

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11/11/2008: 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM
11/12/2008: 11:30 AM; 12:30 PM

CSI Episode 2

Featured Program

How much is the popular TV show like real life?
Do you have what it takes to be a real Crime Scene Investigator?

Experience a mock crime scene complete with witnesses and help to solve a crime.

Learn about careers as forensic investigators, autopsy technicians, pathologists, histologists and more, while exploring DNA, toxicology, organs and organ recovery, X-rays, forensic anthropology, forensic odontology and neuropathology. Who knew it took so many different professionals to solve a crime?

Science and technology topics include:
Advanced Materials Processes (including Physics and Chemistry), Biotechnology, Human Anatomy, Information Technology and Mathematics.

Program Capacity: 300

Anchors:
S8.A.1 1; S8.A.1.1.2; S8.A.1.1.1; S8.A.1.1.3; S8.A.1.1.4; S8.A.2.1; S8.A.2.1.2; S8.A.2.1.4; S8.A.2.2.3; S8.B.1.1.2; S8.B.2.2; S8.B.2.2.2; S8.A.2.1.5
Standards:
3.1.7 (B); 3.2.7 (A, B); 3.3.7 (B); 3.4.7 (A); 3.7.7 (A, B)

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

DNA Interactives

Michael Crichton's "Prey"

Gender Walk Video Thinking about witnesses: Gender Differences in Perception of Walking

In the News:

Wrongfully Convicted by an Inaccurate Eyewitness - DNA Overturns the Conviction

Chemical Imaging: Potential New Crime Busting Tool

Video Interviews: Forensic Technician & Forensic Pathologist

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11/11/2008: 10:30 AM; 11:30 AM
11/12/2008: 10:30 AM; 11:30 AM

CSI Episode 2

Featured Program

How much is the popular TV show like real life?
Do you have what it takes to be a real Crime Scene Investigator?

Experience a mock crime scene complete with witnesses and help to solve a crime.

Learn about careers as forensic investigators, autopsy technicians, pathologists, histologists and more, while exploring DNA, toxicology, organs and organ recovery, X-rays, forensic anthropology, forensic odontology and neuropathology. Who knew it took so many different professionals to solve a crime?

Science and technology topics include:
Advanced Materials Processes (including Physics and Chemistry), Biotechnology, Human Anatomy, Information Technology and Mathematics.

Program Capacity: 300

Anchors: S11.A.1.3.1; S11.A.1.3.12; S11.A.2.1; S11.A.2.1.3
Standards: 3.1.10 (B); 3.1.12 (B); 3.2.10 (A, B, C, D); 3.1.12 (B, C, D); 3.3.10 (B); 3.3.12 (A, B); 3.4.10 (A); 3.4.12 (A); 3.7.10 (A, B); 3.7.12 (A, B)

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

DNA Interactives

Michael Crichton's "Prey"

Gender Walk Video Thinking about witnesses: Gender Differences in Perception of Walking

In the News:

Wrongfully Convicted by an Inaccurate Eyewitness - DNA Overturns the Conviction

Chemical Imaging: Potential New Crime Busting Tool

Video Interviews: Forensic Technician & Forensic Pathologist

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11/13/2008: 10:30 AM; 11:30 AM
11/14/2008: 10:30 AM; 11:30 AM

CSI Workshops

Choose from two different workshops where students get to be
a CSI, like on the popular TV shows, and do interesting hands-on
investigations to solve ‘their crime.’ Facilitators are graduate
students in the Forensics and Law program at Duquesne
University.

“Fingerprints, Faces and Forensics”

Students rotate through several activity stations where they
conduct fingerprint dusting and identification, complete a
computer generated facial recognition task, and examine
hair and other materials under a microscope to match evidence
found “at the scene”.

Science and technology topics include:
Critical Thinking,
Biology and Information Technology.

Anchors: S8.A.1.3.2, S8.A.2.1.1, S8.A.2.1.4, S8.A.2.1.5, S8.A.2.2.3
Standards: 3.2C, 3.2D, 3.6B, 3.7A, 3.7B, 3.7D

Nov. 12 10am FILLED

“Bones, Blood and Ballistics”

Students rotate through several activity stations where they examine bones to determine the probable gender and height of the victim, analyze blood spatter pattern at the crime scene, conduct blood typing and explore ballistic & tool markings to “solve the crime”.

Science and technology topics include: Critical Thinking, Mathematics and Biology.

Anchors: S8.A.1.3.2, S8.A.2.1.1, S8.A.2.1.4, S8.A.2.1.5, S8.A.2.2.3
Standards: 3.2C, 3.2D, 3.6B, 3.7A, 3.7B

Nov. 12 10am FILLED

Program Capacity: 30 students per workshop

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Biometrics Interactive Quiz

DNA Interactives

How Luminol Works

Biometrics?Forensics? What's what? How Facial Recognition Systems Work

CMU Facial Recognition Research

In the News:

Wrongfully Convicted by an Inaccurate Eyewitness - DNA Overturns the Conviction

Chemical Imaging: Potential New Crime Busting Tool

Video Interviews: Forensic Technician & Forensic Pathologist

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11/11/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM
11/12/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM

CSI Workshops

Anchors: S11.A.2.1.3, S11.A.2.1.4, S11.A.2.1.5, S11.A.2.2.2
Standards: 3.2C, 3.2D, 3.6B, 3.7A, 3.7B, 3.7D

“Bones, Blood and Ballistics”

Students rotate through several activity stations where they examine bones to determine the probable gender and height of the victim, analyze blood spatter pattern at the crime scene, conduct blood typing and explore ballistic & tool markings to “solve the crime”.

Science and technology topics include: Critical Thinking, Mathematics and Biology

Anchors: S11.A.2.1.3, S11.A.2.1.4, S11.A.2.1.5, S11.A.2.2.2
Standards: 3.2C, 3.6B, 3.7A

Nov. 13 10am, 12pm & 1pm FILLED
Nov. 14 10am FILLED

Program Capacity: 30 students per workshop

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Biometrics Interactive Quiz

DNA Interactives

How Luminol Works

Biometrics?Forensics? What's what? How Facial Recognition Systems Work

CMU Facial Recognition Research

In the News:

Wrongfully Convicted by an Inaccurate Eyewitness - DNA Overturns the Conviction

Chemical Imaging: Potential New Crime Busting Tool

Video Interviews: Forensic Technician & Forensic Pathologist

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11/13/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM
11/14/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM

Did You Know? Nanotech Workshop

Nanotechnology touches many facets of our lives and all areas of science, yet we are still learning about its potential impact.

In this workshop, students explore the benefits, risks and challenges of this new frontier. They learn what “nano” means and how some substances behave differently at the nano scale.
For instance, gold's melting point drops and
copper no longer conducts electricity well.

Students experiment with paper and clothing to explore the wonders of nanotechnology, discover why nanoparticles pose health concerns, and engage in a unique LEGO competition to simulate challenges of working at the nano scale. At the end, students demonstrate what they learned in a lightening round quiz!

No prior knowledge of nanotechnology is required.

Science and technology topics include:
Basics of Advanced Materials Processes (including Chemistry) and Nanotechnology.

Program Capacity: 30

Anchors: S11.A.1.1.4, S11.A.1.1.5, S11.A.1.2.2, S11.A.2.2.1, S11.A.2.2.2, S11.B.1.1.1, S11.B.3.3.3, S11.C.1.1.1, S11.C.1.1.2
Standards: 3.1.10D, 3.1.12E, 3.2.10D, 3.2.12D, 3.3.10A, 3.3.12A, 3.4.10A, 3.7.10B, 3.7.12B, 3.8.10A, 3.8.10B, 3.8.10C, 3.8.12A, 3.8.12B, 3.8.12C

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Nanomission: Interactive 3-D learning game based on the nanosciences and nanotechnology

Interactive Timeline

Video Interview: Pioneering Nanotechnologist, Naomi Halas

In the News: Tiny Etch-a-Sketch: A simple technique can draw--and erase--wires to create denser computer memory.

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Nov. 13 12pm FILLED

11/13/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM
11/14/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM

Did You Know? Nanotech Workshop

Students experiment with paper and clothing to explore the wonders of nanotechnology, discover why nanoparticles pose health concerns, and engage in a unique LEGO competition to simulate challenges of working at the nano scale. At the end, students demonstrate what they learned in a lightening round quiz!

No prior knowledge of nanotechnology is required.

Science and technology topics include:
Basics of Advanced Materials Processes (including Chemistry) and Nanotechnology.

Program Capacity: 30

Anchors: S8.A.1.2, S8.A.1.2.1, S8.A.1.2.2, S8.A.1.1.2
Standards: 3.1.7. (B, E); 3.2.7 (A, B); 3.3.7 (A, B); 3.4.7 (A, B); 3.6.7 (A, B); 3.7.7 (A, B); 3.8.7 (A, B, C)

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Nanomission: Interactive 3-D learning game based on the nanosciences and nanotechnology

11/11/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM
11/12/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM

Duquesne University, Bayer School of Environmental Sciences (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits

Wed.: Physics
The physics underpinning some electronic technologies is laid bare as we piece toghether common household items to make working devices that are found all around us. Plus, is it art or is it science? Every eerie-looking frame in our movies of feeding black holes is the result of brain and computing power combined.

Thurs.: Biological & Environmental Science

Learn more about Duquesne University | Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

Etch A Sketch® Toy Inspires Pitt Team in Nanotechnology Discovery (middle school)

New Frontier Presentation
Image Caption: Using an Etch-a-Sketch-like process, researchers have achieved the capability to write, erase and rewrite conducting nanoscale lines and dots. (Source: University of Pittsburgh)

Jeremy Levy says his breakthrough research is kind of like making an “Etch A Sketch® Nano” – which is not like an iPOD Nano, however, because you can’t see Jeremy’s work with the naked eye. In fact, the materials he works with can fit over 10,000 times across a human hair! Why so small? Because his discovery, how to conduct electricity across materials at the nano scale, is essential to learning to produce the quantum computer – an elusive, yet highly prized invention. Quantum computers may one day solve problems faster than all of the world’s computers put together. Imagine what that will mean. In this presentation, Jeremy explores these amazing worlds of scale with humor and the inspiration of a popular toy, and takes you on his quest to create the ultimate computer.

Presenter: Jeremy Levy, PhD, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, and, Director Center for Oxide-Semiconductor Materials for Quantum Computation as well as the recipient of the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award 2007 and the Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award 2004

Science and technology topics include: Nanotechnology, Information Technology and Physics.

Program Capacity: 140

Anchors: S8.A.1.1.2, S8.A.1.2.1, S8.A.1.2.3, S8.A.1.2.4, S8.A.2.1.1, S8.A.2.2.3, S8.C.1.1.2, S8.C.2.1.2, S8.C.2.1.2

Standards: 3.1.7D, 3.1.7.E, 3.2.7B, 3.2.7C, 3.4.7A, 3.4.7B, 3.67B, 3.7.7C, 3.8.7A, 3.8.7B, 3.8.7C,

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Computer Simulations at the Forefront of Science

Fun visualizing the Size of Nano!

Nanomission: Interactive 3-D learning game based on the nanosciences and nanotechnology

Interactive Timeline

Video Interview: Pioneering Nanotechnologist, Naomi Halas

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11/11/2008: 10:30 AM

Fat Cells, Stem Cells, Your Cells - The Biotech Future

New Frontier Presentation

Can we really derive stem cells from our own fat?

The University of Pittsburgh is researching ways to use fat-derived stem cells to engineer neuronal (brain) tissue. Learn about this cutting edge investigation and how adult stem cells are used to regenerate cartilage, fat, and bone. This presentation also provides an overview of interdisciplinary research on biomaterials in tissue engineering.

Presenter: Kacey Marra, Ph.D. is Director of the Plastic Surgery Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh. She leads the research effort focused on the utilization of fat-derived stem cells for neuronal (brain) tissue engineering applications.

Science and technology topics include: Biotechnology and Biology

Program Capacity: 140

Anchors: S11.A.1.1.3, S11.A.1.1.4, S11.A.1.2.1, S11.A.2.2.2
Standards: 3.2C, 3.3A, 3.3B, 3.6A, 3.8A, 3.8B, 3.8C

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

DNA Interactives Policy Decisionmaking Game - Learn as You Play!

Michael Crichton's "Prey"

Biotechnology Timeline (see 'biotech learning center' and then 'timeline'!)

The UK, Dolly the sheep, and more!

In the News:

PA Ranks #1 in the Nation in Biotechnology

The Sexes Are Different Once Again - Male and Female Stem Cells Are Not Created Equal!

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PROGRAM FILLED

11/14/2008: 10:30 AM

FedEx Ground (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Learn all about the high tech methods Fed Ex Ground uses to sort, transport, and track your shipments.

Anchors: S11.A.3.1
Standards: 3.1.10.A, 3.1.12.A

Learn more about FedEx Ground

Anchors: S8.A.1.2; S8.A.1.2.4
Standards: 3.1.7 (A, B); 3.7.7 (A); 3.8.7 (A)

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

FedEx Ground (middle school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Learn all about the high tech methods Fed Ex Ground uses to sort, transport, and track your shipments.

Anchors: S8.A.3.1.5
Standards: 3.1.7.A

Learn more about FedEx Ground

Anchors: S8.A.1.2; S8.A.1.2.4
Standards: 3.1.7 (A, B); 3.7.7 (A); 3.8.7 (A)

3/10/2008: 9:00 AM
3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

FirstEnergy (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits

An overview of electricity generation using Nuclear energy (fission). Students can use plant testing equipment such as infrared cameras, Helium leak detectors, ultra sound guns, and radiation detectors. FirstEnergy employees will discuss the science behind the equipment and what the equipment is used for in the plant.

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

FirstEnergy (middle school)

3/10/2008: 9:00 AM
3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Participants include:
City of Pittsburgh
DCNR
DEP - Department of Environmental Protection
Allegheny County GIS

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (middle school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Participants include:
City of Pittsburgh
DCNR
DEP - Department of Environmental Protection
Allegheny County GIS

3/10/2008: 9:00 AM
3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

Girls, Math & Science Partnership (GMSP) (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Join the Girls, Math & Science Partnership as we learn about the chemistry behind makeup and make our own all-natural lipgloss! GMSP's mission is to engage, educate, and embrace girls as architects of change. Working with girls age 11 - 17 and their parents, teachers, and mentors, we draw organizations, stakeholders, and communities together in an effort to ensure that girls succeed in math and science. Online at BrainCake.org.

Learn more about GMSP.

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

Girls, Math & Science Patrnership (GMSP) (middle school)

3/10/2008: 9:00 AM
3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

GIS – Geographic Information Systems Workshop

Work with regional data to create and print a color map using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). These vital and pervasive technologies are used in crime analysis, flood tracking, sewer mapping and city planning and touch a variety of career fields.

Science and technology topics include:
Basic GIS Science and Mathematics principles including definitions and vocabulary, Data Acquisition including GPS and Lidar, and Software Technology.

Program Capacity: 8

Anchors: S11.A.1.1, S11.A.1.1.4, S11.A.1.2.1, S11.A.1.2, S11.A.1.3, S11.A.2.1, S11.A.2.2, S11.A.2.2.1, S.11.A.2.2.2
Standards: 3.1.10 (B, C); 3.1.12 (A, B, C); 3.2.10 (A, B, C, D); 3.1.12 (A, B, C, D); 3.3.10 (A); 3.3.12 (A); 3.6.10 (B, C); 3.6.12 (B, C); 3.7.10 (B, D); 3.7.12 (B, C, D); 3.8.10 (A, B); 3.8.12 (A, B)

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Google Earth Rising Sea Level Animation and more!

Exciting Examples of GIS on TV Show The District

Map Books: The breadth of GIS - making better decisions!

Video Interviews: 1-2 minute career intro videos in information technology - webmasters, fiber optic technicians, computer programmers, data entry...

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11/13/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM
11/14/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM

GIS – Geographic Information Systems Workshop

Work with regional data to create and print a color map using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). These vital and pervasive technologies are used in crime analysis, flood tracking, sewer mapping and city planning and touch a variety of career fields.

Science and technology topics include:
Basic GIS Science and Mathematics principles including definitions and vocabulary, Data Acquisition including GPS and Lidar, and Software Technology.

Program Capacity: 8

Anchors: S8.A.1.2, S8.A.1.2.2, S8.A. 1. 1
Standards: 3.1.7. (B, C); 3.2.7 (A, B); 3.3.7 (A); 3.6.7 (B, C); 3.7.7 (B, D); 3.8.7 (A, B)

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Google Earth Rising Sea Level Animation and more!

Exciting Examples of GIS on TV Show The District

11/11/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM
11/12/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM

Health Career Fair (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Career Fair will feature health professionals conducting activities and speaking with students and teachers about their jobs, education and opportunities for advancement. The fairs will focus on cutting-edge health topics, as well as a broad spectrum of health-related careers.
Highlight: Students can interact with SimMan, a simulated human body that is used to train medical students.

Presented by the Jewish Healthcare Foundation

Anchors: S8.A.1 1; S8.A.1.2; S8.A.2.1.4; S8.A.2.2; S8.A.3.1
Standards: 3.1.7.A, 3.2.7.A, 3.2.7.B, 3.2.7.C, 3.8.7.A, 3.8.7.B

Health Career Fair Participants:
Organic Personal Chef Service
Aegis Therapies
Allegheny Count Sheriff (drunk goggles)
American Respiratory Alliance
Center for Hearing and Deaf Services
Children's Hospital
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
UPMC Prehosptial Care
UPMC Respirtatory Care, Presbyterian
UPMC Soutside
The Western Pennsylvannia Hosptial

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

Health Career Fair (middle school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Career Fair will feature health professionals conducting activities and speaking with students and teachers about their jobs, education and opportunities for advancement. The fairs will focus on cutting-edge health topics, as well as a broad spectrum of health-related careers.
Highlight: Students can interact with SimMan, a simulated human body that is used to train medical students.

Presented by the Jewish Healthcare Foundation

Anchors: S11.A.1 1; S11.A.1.1.2; S11.A.1.3.1; S11.A.2.1; S11.A.2.2; S11.A.3.2; S11.B.1.1
Standards: 3.1.10.A, 3.2.10.A, 3.2.10.B, 3.2.10.C, 3.1.12.A, 3.2.12.A, 3.2.12.B, 3.2.12.C, 3.3.10.A, 3.3.12.A

Health Career Fair Participants:
Organic Personal Chef Service
American Respiratory Alliance
Center for Hearing and Deaf Services
Children's Hospital
Peabody High School Health Tech
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
UPMC Prehosptial Care
UPMC Respirtatory Care, Presbyterian
UPMC Soutside

3/10/2008: 9:00 AM
3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

iD Tech Camp (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Exhibit includes playable demos of previous students' projects.
At iD Tech camp campers can design a 2D or 3D video game; build a website in Flash®; program a robot; and edit their own videos.

Learn more about iD Tech Camp.

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM

iD Tech Camp (middle school)

3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

If a Salamander Can Grow New Limbs, Why Can’t People? (Tissue Engineering Workshop)

Form a biotechnology company, fabricate and assess bone tissue and compete for grant money in this hands-on workshop exploring the booming field of tissue engineering.

Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering is a revolutionary technology in the field of biomedicine that offers hope to people with compromised tissue function. This complex challenge requires the coordinated efforts of biologists, physicists, chemists, engineers, computer engineers, material scientists and physicians.

Presenter:
Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative (PTEI).

Science and technology topics include:
Biotechnology and Business Processes.

Program Capacity: 26

Anchors: S8. A. 1.1, S8.A.1.1.2, S8.A.1.1.4, S8.A.1.3, S8.A.2.1, S8.A.2.1.4
Standards: 3.1.7. (A, B); 3.2.7 (A, C); 3.6.7 (A, B, C); 3.7.7 (A, C, D); 3.8.7 (A, B, C)

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Policy Decisionmaking Game - Learn as You Play!

Biotechnology Timeline"

In the News: PA ranks #1 in the nation in biotechnology

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Nov. 12 10am FILLED

11/11/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM
11/12/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM

If a Salamander Can Grow New Limbs, Why Can’t People? (Tissue Engineering Workshop)

Form a biotechnology company, fabricate and assess bone tissue and compete for grant money in this hands-on workshop exploring the booming field of tissue engineering.

Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering is a revolutionary technology in the field of biomedicine that offers hope to people with compromised tissue function. This complex challenge requires the coordinated efforts of biologists, physicists, chemists, engineers, computer engineers, material scientists and physicians.

Presenter:
Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative (PTEI).

Science and technology topics include:
Biotechnology and Business Processes.

Program Capacity: 26

Anchors: S.11.A.1.2, S.11.A.2.2, S.11.A.2.1, S.11.A.2.1.1, S.11.A.2.2.2, S.11.B.1.1
Standards: 3.1.10 (B); 3.1.12 (B); 3.2.10 (A, B, C, D); 3.1.12 (B, C, D); 3.3.10 (B); 3.3.12 (A, B); 3.4.10 (A); 3.4.12 (A); 3.6.10 (A, B, C); 3.6.12 (A, B, C); 3.7.10 (A, B); 3.7.12 (A, B); 3.8.10 (A, B, C); 3.8.12 (A, B, C)

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Policy Decisionmaking Game - Learn as You Play!

Biotechnology Timeline"

In the News: PA ranks #1 in the nation in biotechnology

EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES

Nov. 14 12pm FILLED

11/13/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM
11/14/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM

Is It Easy Being Green? Mutual Impact: The Environment and You

Students get a personal perspective on the environment and take part in exciting demos.

How do the choices you make everyday affect the environmental health of the planet? Examine the foods you eat, the clothes you buy, the technologies and conveniences you use throughout the day, and calculate your own carbon footprint. Examine the environmental impact of fossil fuel emissions and habitat destruction on our 3-D Magic Planet projection system, and see colorful carbon reactions and fiery fuel demonstrations. Hands on activities and demonstrations explore how we can tread more lightly on the Earth through improved energy strategies, architectural technologies, and conservation.

Science and technology topics include: Environment, Geography, Chemistry and Energy.

Program Capacity: 50

Anchors: S8.D.1.2, S8.C.2.2, S8.A.3.1.3
Standards: 4.2.7A, 4.2.7B, 4.7.7C

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Google Earth Rising Sea Level Animation and more!

Video - Shrinking Ice: Himalyan Glaciers Retreat - NY Time time 3:15

Ice Shelf Interactive

30 questions to elevate your awareness (and literacy) of the greater place in which you live

Interactive of a 'green' roof, and green roofs around the world - for an ex. in Pittsburgh see image #10.

In the News:

How Bubble Wrap Could Power the Future - as Seen in the 'Water Cube' at the Beijing Olympics

In our future - smart meters to fix home energy power hogs

Think Before You Eat

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11/11/2008: 10:00 AM; 12:00 PM
11/12/2008: 10:00 AM; 12:00 PM

Is It Easy Being Green? Mutual Impact: The Environment and You

Students get a personal perspective on the environment and take part in exciting demos.

How do the choices you make everyday affect the environmental health of the planet? Examine the foods you eat, the clothes you buy, the technologies and conveniences you use throughout the day, and calculate your own carbon footprint. Examine the environmental impact of fossil fuel emissions and habitat destruction on our 3-D Magic Planet projection system, and see colorful carbon reactions and fiery fuel demonstrations. Hands on activities and demonstrations explore how we can tread more lightly on the Earth through improved energy strategies, architectural technologies, and conservation.

Science and technology topics include: Environment, Geography, Chemistry and Energy.

Program Capacity: 50

Anchors: S11.A.1.3.4, S11.D.1.2, S11.D.2.1
Standards: 4.2.12.A, 4.4.12A, 4.8.12A, 4.8.12B

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Google Earth Rising Sea Level Animation and more!

Video - Shrinking Ice: Himalyan Glaciers Retreat - NY Time time 3:15

Ice Shelf Interactive

30 questions to elevate your awareness (and literacy) of the greater place in which you live

Interactive of a 'green' roof and green roofs around the world - for ex. in Pittsburgh see image #10.

In the News:

How Bubble Wrap Could Power the Future - as Seen in the 'Water Cube' at the Beijing Olympics

In our future - smart meters to fix home energy power hogs

Think Before You Eat

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11/13/2008: 10:00 AM; 12:00 PM
11/14/2008: 10:00 AM; 12:00 PM

Michael Baker Corporation (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Michael Baker is one of the country's leading engineering and energy management firms. Visit their exhibit to learn more about this regional company and to experience some of their interesting hands-on activities.

Learn more about Michael Baker Corporation.

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

Michael Baker Corporation (middle school)

3/10/2008: 9:00 AM
3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

Online Year-Round Resource Area

Bring your curriculum to life!

Expose your students to science and technology careers, inspire them for the remainder of the school year and expand your SciTech experience pre- and post- visit.

Start with the introductory pages which features the focus areas of SciTech and Pittsburgh’s growth areas: Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Advanced Materials Processes, Environmental Technology and Information Technology.
Explore “Science in the News” featuring the new SciTech blog and science-related articles and in depth archive!
Access helpful links on SciTech's Focus Areas – including games, fun quizzes, movies, timelines and much more!
Find other great sites, camps, tours and activities.
Use Career Resources: video interviews, self-assessment quizzes and more.

No dates yet

Online Year-Round Resource Area

Bring your curriculum to life!

Expose your students to science and technology careers, inspire them for the remainder of the school year and expand your SciTech experience pre- and post- visit.

Start with the introductory pages which features the focus areas of SciTech and Pittsburgh’s growth areas: Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Advanced Materials Processes, Environmental Technology and Information Technology.
Explore “Science in the News” featuring the new SciTech blog and science-related articles and in depth archive!
Access helpful links on SciTech's Focus Areas – including games, fun quizzes, movies, timelines and much more!
Find other great sites, camps, tours and activities.
Use Career Resources: video interviews, self-assessment quizzes and more.

No dates yet

PCTV (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Want to know what it feels like to be on TV? Community media, like PCTV, is in the hands of everyday people. This exhibit features a self-controlled TV “soapbox” booth. The booth will contain two cameras with a switcher, so a visitor can decide which angle they want – all while having two minutes to rant about a local topic. Topics can range anywhere from current news to your favorite science topics.

Also, PCTV will ask a different question each day and compile the answers for a brief segment to be aired later on PCTV. There will be a monitor so people outside of the booth can watch.

Anchors: S8.A.2.2
Standards: 3.3.7.A, 3.7.7.B, 3.1.7.D

Learn more about PCTV.

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

PCTV (middle school)

3/10/2008: 9:00 AM
3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

PennState Electro-Optics Center (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Come try out IR (Infrared) and night vision technology! Other simple yet fun applications of electro-optics technology including laser hair thickness measurement and laser x-y pattern generator – as you clap your hands you create new images.

Anchors: S11.A.2.2; S11.A.2.2
Standards: 3.2.10.C, 3.7.10.B, 3.2.12.C, 3.7.12.B

Learn more about Penn State Electro-Optics Center

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

PennState Electro-Optics Center (middle school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Come try out IR (Infrared) and night vision technology! Other simple yet fun applications of electro-optics technology including laser hair thickness measurement and laser x-y pattern generator – as you clap your hands you create new images.

Anchors: S8.A.1.2; S8.A.2.2
Standards: 3.2.7.C, 3.7.7.B

Learn more about Penn State Electro-Optics Center

3/10/2008: 9:00 AM
3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Visit our booth to see how you can use a Nintendo WiiMote to manipulate molecules, unfold proteins, go bowling with Buckyballs, and more. Get hooked on realistic biomedical simulations from a virtual lab and interact with the ocean currents that carried the Titanic on its fateful trip. Plus: can you do calculations faster than a computer in our HPC Grand Challenge?

Learn more about PSC.

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) (middle school)

3/10/2008: 9:00 AM
3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

PPG Industries (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
HONK if you love science! Innovative technology for products for transportation will be featured at PPG's SciTech exhibit themed "Innovation: Road to the Future." Check out our 1923 Fort T-Bucket vehicle, speed shapes, AudioGuard acoustic coatings and a silica demo complete with tattoos and a chance to win prizes at our daily drawings!

Learn more about PPG Industries

Anchors: S.11.B.3.3; S.11.B.3.3.1; S.11.B.3.3.3; S.11.C.2.1; S.11.C.2.2.1; S.11.C.2.2.2; S.11.C.2.2.3
Standards: 3.7.10 (A, B); 3.7.12 (B); 3.8.10 (A, B, C); 3.8.12 (A, B, C)

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

PPG Industries (middle school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
HONK if you love science! Innovative technology for products for transportation will be featured at PPG's SciTech exhibit themed "Innovation: Road to the Future." Check out our 1923 Fort T-Bucket vehicle, speed shapes, AudioGuard acoustic coatings and a silica demo complete with tattoos and a chance to win prizes at our daily drawings!

Learn more about PPG Industries

Anchors: S8.A.1.2; S8A.1.2.2; S8.A.1.3.4
Standards: 3.7.7 (A, B); 3.8.7 (A, B)

3/10/2008: 9:00 AM
3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

RiverQuest (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Your visit to RiverQuest includes:
Green Boat Science - an interactive pH activity (titration)
River Mystery Contest/Drawing - is the mystery object natural ...or due to human activity?
Nautical Name Badges - translate your name into nautical flag code.

Learn more about RiverQuest.

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

RiverQuest (middle school)

3/10/2008: 9:00 AM
3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

SAE International (middle school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Experience hands-on experimentation with SAE, the premier society dedicated to advancing mobility engineering worldwide.

Learn more about SAE.

No dates yet

Society of Plastics Engineers (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits

TBD

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM

Society of Plastics Engineers (middle school)

Tech Zone Exhibits

TBD

3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

Supercomputing: Imagine the Possibilities

New Frontier Presentation
Image Caption:
"Shear-driven turbulent
combustion of hydrogen
into helium on the sun."
Image Credit:
Paul Woodward and
David Porter,
University of Minnesota /
Laboratory for
Computational
Science & Engineering

Too often we think of computing and computer science as "programming". In fact, programming is only a small part of it. What else is involved?

We will explore state-of-the-art scientific visualizations ranging from simulated blood flow in the body and sub-cellular biological processes to earthquake simulations and turbulent combustion in the sun. High-performance supercomputing like the work done at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center plays a unique role in the advancement of science. Today's students have a rich field of study and employment ahead of them. We will open just a few doors to reveal the possibilities.

Presenter: Nathan Stone, PhD, Senior Research Analyst, Advanced Systems Group, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC).

Science and technology topics include: Information Technology.

Program Capacity: 140

Anchors: S11.A.1.1.5, S11.A.1.2.2, S11.A.2.2.1, S11.A.2.2.2, S11.A.3.2.1, S11.A.3.2.2, S11.A.3.2.3
Standards: 3.1.10A, 3.1.12A, 3.1.10B, 3.1.12B, 3.1.10D, 3.1.12D, 3.2.10A, 3.2.12A, 3.2.10D, 3.2.12D, 3.6.10B, 3.6.12B, 3.7.10D, 3.7.12D, 3.8.10A, 3.8.12A, 3.8.10B, 3.8.12.B, 3.8.10C, 3.8.12C

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Researchers crunched Einstein's theory of general relativity on a supercomputer to create a 3-D image of merging black holes. (See image #2.)

PSC Educational Portal

Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC).

In the News: Supercomputer Reaches Long-Sought-After Milestone!

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11/13/2008: 10:30 AM

Tech Zone – Corporate and Higher Education Exhibits

Meet dozens
of scientists and regional innovators from high-growth tech industries. Students talk with experts and participate in hands-on experiments in the emerging industries of the western Pennsylvania region: Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Advanced Materials Processes, Environmental Technology, and Information Technology. These hands-on, personal experiences link classroom learning to real-world applications and allow your students to explore job shadowing opportunities.

Exhibitors include: Bayer MaterialScience, FedEx Ground, Penn State Electro-Optics Center, PPG Industries, the University of Pittsburgh and more.

Students complete passports, a form of student accountability, and teachers receive Act 48 Credit for passport completions. Students collect stamps in their passport booklet by visiting exhibit booths. A tear sheet has the checklist to tabulate the completed tasks and validate the completion of the passport.

Daily from 9am-2pm

Exhibit Information

Science and technology topics include:
Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Advanced Materials Processes, Environmental Technology, and Information Technology.

Anchors: S8.A.1 1; S8.A.1.2; S8.A.2.1.4; S8.A.2.2; S8.A.3.1
Standards: 3.1.7.A, 3.2.7.A, 3.2.7.B, 3.2.7.C, 3.8.7.A, 3.8.7.B

11/11/2008: 9:00 AM
11/12/2008: 9:00 AM

Tech Zone – Corporate and Higher Education Exhibits

Meet dozens
of scientists and regional innovators from high-growth tech industries. Students talk with experts and participate in hands-on experiments in the emerging industries of the western Pennsylvania region: Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Advanced Materials Processes, Environmental Technology, and Information Technology. These hands-on, personal experiences link classroom learning to real-world applications and allow your students to explore job shadowing opportunities.

Exhibitors include: Bayer MaterialScience, FedEx Ground, Penn State Electro-Optics Center, PPG Industries, the University of Pittsburgh and more.

Students complete passports, a form of student accountability, and teachers receive Act 48 Credit for passport completions. Students collect stamps in their passport booklet by visiting exhibit booths. A tear sheet has the checklist to tabulate the completed tasks and validate the completion of the passport.

Daily 9am-2pm
Exhibit Information

Science and technology topics include:
Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Advanced Materials Processes, Environmental Technology, and Information Technology.

Anchors: S11.A.1 1; S11.A.1.1.2; S11.A.1.3.1; S11.A.2.1; S11.A.2.2; S11.A.3.2; S11.B.1.1
Standards: 3.1.10.A, 3.2.10.A, 3.2.10.B, 3.2.10.C, 3.8.10.A, 3.8.10.B, 3.1.12.A, 3.2.12.A, 3.2.12.B, 3.2.12.C, 3.8.12.A, 3.8.12.B

11/13/2008: 9:00 AM
11/14/2008: 9:00 AM

University of Pittsburgh (high school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Every day is a new experience! Take an interactive look into some of the most current research going on at the University of Pittsburgh. Get a new perspective on the brain, step into virtual reality, magnify the world around you, build a bone, and much more!

Learn more about the current science and research going on at the University of Pittsburgh.

Anchors: S.11.A.1.2; S.11.A.2.2; S.11.A.2.2.2
Standards: 3.1.10 (B, C, E); 3.1.12 (A, B, C, E); 3.2.10 (A); 3.3.10 (A); 3.3.12 (A, B); 3.6.10 (B, C); 3.6.12 (A); 3.7.10 (A); 3.7.12 (B)

3/12/2008: 9:00 AM
3/13/2008: 9:00 AM

University of Pittsburgh (middle school)

Tech Zone Exhibits
Every day is a new experience! Take an interactive look into some of the most current research going on at the University of Pittsburgh. Get a new perspective on the brain, step into virtual reality, magnify the world around you, build a bone, and much more!

Learn more about the current science and research going on at the University of Pittsburgh.

Anchors: S8.A.1.1; S8.A.1.1.4; S8.A.1.2
Standards: 3.1.7 (B, C, E); 3.2.7 (A); 3.3.7 (A); 3.6.7 (A, B); 3.7.7 (A, B)

3/10/2008: 9:00 AM
3/11/2008: 9:00 AM

Use GPS & GIS to Solve Eco-Challenges

Students use GPS & GIS technologies & experiments to solve a personal eco-challenge.

Like all who enjoy Pittsburgh's three rivers, swimmers must weigh important factors before taking the plunge. How, for instance, to choose a location that is both desirable and safe? In this workshop, students test water quality and use GPS (Global Positioning Systems) and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technologies to examine the

variables and apply this knowledge in and around
their hometowns. Students design and print out a
map with their results to take home.

Science and technology topics include: Environment, Chemistry, Information Technology, Geography and Critical Thinking.

Program Capacity: 30

Anchors: S11.A.1.1.5, S11.A.1.3.1, S11.A.1.3.2, S11.A.1.3.3, S11.A.1.3.4, S11.A.2.2.1, S11.A.2.2.2, S11.A.3.1.1, S11.A.3.1.2, S11.A.3.1.3, S11.A.3.2.3, S11.B.3.1.2, S11.B.3.1.3, S.11.B.3.1.5, S11.D.1.2.1, S11.D.1.3.2, S11.D.1.3.3

Standards: 3.1B, 3.1C, 3.1D, 3.1E, 3.2A, 3.2C, 3.2D, 3.4D, 3.5D, 3.6B, 3.7A, 3.7B, 3.7D, 3.8B, 3.8C

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Teens Show How GPS Works

Car GPS in Action

How GPS Works Interactive

Google Earth Rising Sea Level Animation and more!

Exciting Examples of GIS on TV Show The District

In the News:

GPS sneakers locate wearer with press of a button

GPS devices save time, fuel for garbage trucks

EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES

11/13/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM

Use GPS & GIS to Solve Eco-Challenges

Students use GPS & GIS technologies & experiments to solve a personal eco-challenge.

variables and apply this knowledge in and around
their hometowns. Students design and print out a
map with their results to take home.

Science and technology topics include: Environment, Chemistry, Information Technology, Geography and Critical Thinking.

Program Capacity: 30

Anchors: S8.A.1.1.2, S8.A.1.1.4, S8.A.1.2.2, S8.a.1.3.1, S8.A.1.3.2,S8.A.1.3.3, S8.A.1.3.4,S8.A.2.1.1, S8.A.2.1.2, S8.A.2.1.3, S8.A.2.1.4, S8.A.2.1.5, S8.A.2.2.3, S8.B.3.1.2, S8.B.3.3.1, S8.B.3.3.2, S8B.3.3.3, S8.C.1.1.2, S8.C.1.1.3, S8.D.1.2.2, S8.D.1.3.1, S8.D.1.3.2, S8.D.1.3.3, S8.D.1.3.4

Standards: 3.1B, 3.1C, 3.1D, 3.1E, 3.2B, 3.2C, 3.2D, 3.4D, 3.5D, 3.6B, 3.7A, 3.7B, 3.7D, 3.8A, 3.8B, 3.8C

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Teens Show How GPS Works

Car GPS in Action

How GPS Works Interactive

Google Earth Rising Sea Level Animation and more!

Exciting Examples of GIS on TV Show The District

In the News:

GPS sneakers locate wearer with press of a button

GPS devices save time, fuel for garbage trucks

EXPLORE MORE RESOURCES

11/11/2008: 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM

Using Creativity & Computers to Solve Community Problems

New Frontier Presentation

Tonya Groover is a computer scientist who founded the Technology Leadership Initiative (TLI) when she was just a junior in college. TLI encourages high school students from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in computer science and technology. How did she create, and now manage, this start up? In this interactive presentation, Ms. Groover will introduce students to computer science, the basics of working in the field and how to use technology to solve social problems.

Presenter: Tonya Groover, Founding Coordinator of the Technology Leadership Initiative (TLI), Graduate Student – University of Pittsburgh

Science and technology topics include: Information Technology and Robotics.

Program Capacity: 140

Anchors: S8.A.1.2.4., S8.A.2.2.3
Standards:3.6B, 3.7C, 3.7D, 3.8A, 3.8B, 3.8C

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