STEM Lecture, Ohio Room, Kilcawley Center, YSU
Edward W Powers STEM Lecture, April 29, 2022, 1:00 pm DeBartolo Building, Room 132, Youngstown State University: "Missing and Murdered, Bones and Big Data" Dr. Heather J H Edgar, Professor, Forensic Anthropologist, Office of the Medical Investigator, Director, Bridge Lab, The University of New Mexico, Lecture is free and open to the public.
YSU's 24th Annual Career Workshop, Chestnut Room, Kilcawley, YSU (see registration link on this page), Saturday, April 30, 9am to 3pm. Registration at 8am.
Registration Deadline is April 17, 2022. Register to reserve your spot!
Career Day will be at the Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center, Youngstown State University
The Women in STEM Career Workshop will expose young women in grades 6–12 to career opportunities in science and technology.
In the morning, students will attend panels where women who are working scientists will answer questions about their lives and careers. In the afternoon, students will have the opportunity to observe and participate in real-life science work.
Panels
10:00 Career Panel Discussions Session I 10:00-10:45
Session II 10:45-11:25
| panel | careers | location |
|---|---|---|
| Panel 1 |
Mathematician, Certifying Scientist/Toxicologist, Environmental Consultant, Dental Hygienist |
Room 2068 |
| Panel 2 |
Forensic Scientist, Innovation Program Manager, Physicist, Mathematics Graduate Students |
Jones Room |
| Panel 3 |
Diabetes Nursing Educator, Industrial Engineer, Materials Science Graduate Student, Physical Therapist |
Pugsley Room |
| Panel 4 |
Pharmacist, Chemical Engineer, Clinical Research Associate, Risk Assessment Mathematician |
Coffelt Room |
| Panel 5 |
Biostatistician, Validation Engineer, Biology and Chemistry Graduate Students, Forensic Scientist |
Humphrey Room |
| Panel 6 |
Animal Care Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Undergraduate Student, Biochemist |
Bresnahan Room |
Hands-on Activities & Lab
Session I 12:30 - 1:15
Session II 1:30 - 2:15
| s.n | topic | location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Phantastic World of Physics | Ward Beecher |
| 2 | Forensics, DNA Fingerprinting | Ward Beecher |
| 3 | Chem-Mystery | Ward Beecher |
| 4 | Bioengineering | Moser |
| 5 | Movin' it With Physical Therapy | Cushwa |
| 6 | Forensics: Crime Scene | Cushwa |
| 7 | Forensic Anthropology: The Dead Do Tell Tales | DeBartelo |
Program
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Registration in the Chestnut Room, Kilcawley |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Keynote Speaker |
Opening
Diana Fagan, Director WiSTEM Career Day
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Heather J H Edgar
Professor, Forensic Anthropologist
Office of the Medical Investigator
Director, Bridge Lab
The University of New Mexico
Career Panels for Students
Women scientists talk about their careers and answer questions
Career Workshop Panels: Session 1 * 10:00 a.m.
Career Workshop Panels: Session 2 * 10:45 a.m.
Lunch (will be provided in the Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center) 11:30 a.m.
Hands on Activities
Hands-on Activities and Lab Demonstrations: Sessions 1 * 12:30 p.m.
Hands-on Activities and Lab Demonstrations: Sessions 2 * 1:30 p.m.
* Run simultaneously and will be repeated once.
Heather Lorimer, PhD: Wrap-up Session: Assess Yourself: Do you fit the profile? 2:30
Workshop ends at 3:00 pm, Pick up students in Chestnut Room
Heather Lorimer, PhD
Assistant Director, WISE Career Day Professor of Biological Sciences, Youngstown State University
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
|
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Campus tour, college planning, financial aid |
For more information contact:
Dr. Diana Fagan at (330) 941-1554 or dlfagan@ysu.edu.