STEM EXPO
Saturday October 10th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Explore research, technology, and discovery through faculty presentations, interactive demonstrations, and hands-on experiences spanning biology, geology, cybersecurity, chemistry, math, engineering, and more.
Presentation Schedule
| Time | SCI 112 | SCI 219 | ISC 009 | Digital Visualization Theater |
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| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Yves Nievergelt Finding Hidden Shapes with Math | Paul Spruell Go Fish – Using DNA to Understand Trout Ecology | DVT Presentation Cosmic Spectroscopy: Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe with Light |
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| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Jeni Walke The Life We Cannot See: How Microbes Shape Health and Disease | Chemical Magic Show | DVT Presentation Geology of the Solar System and Beyond |
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| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Frank Lynch The World’s Slowest Road Trip: A Car Talk Puzzle | Travis Masingale Welcome to the Age of AI Agents | DVT Presentation Cosmic Spectroscopy: Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe with Light |
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| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Jason Ashley Intro to Cellular Biology | Chemical Magic Show | DVT Presentation Geology of the Solar System and Beyond |
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| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Judd Case What Were Egg-Laying Mammals Doing During the Age of Dinosaurs? | Jason Stoke From Sunlight to Electricity, the Science of Photovoltaics | DVT Presentation Cosmic Spectroscopy: Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe with Light |
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| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Chad Pritchard Deciphering the flow of PFAS in the Groundwater of the West Plains | Stu Steiner Inside AI: How It Works, How It Breaks, and How We Secure It | Chemical Magic Show | DVT Presentation Geology of the Solar System and Beyond |
Hands-On Activities & Demonstrations
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Unearthed: The Ice Age Experience
Department: Geosciences
Location: ISC 302
Contact: Lindsay MacKenzie
Step back in time and get hands-on with real Ice Age fossils. See, touch, and explore the remains of mammoths, giant bison, and other ancient creatures that once roamed North America.
Chemistry Exploration Station
Department: Chemistry
Location: ISC 117
Experience chemistry through a series of interactive demonstrations and activities:
- From Bugs to Brilliant Colors
- Oobleck
- Cool Chemistry: Dry Ice Bubbles
- Ink Pen Chromatography
- The Color-Changing Clock: Briggs-Rauscher Oscillating Reaction
Fingerprint Detective: Exploring the Science of Identification
Department: Chemistry
Location: ISC 113
Discover how forensic scientists use fingerprints to identify individuals through a series of hands-on activities. Record and classify your own fingerprints, learn techniques for developing and lifting latent prints from everyday objects, and practice comparing fingerprint patterns to find matching prints. This interactive experience provides an engaging introduction to one of the most important tools in forensic investigation.
Journey Through the Human Body: A Virtual Reality Adventure
Department: Biology
Location: ISC 221
Experience the human body like never before through virtual reality. Using VR headsets, you’ll explore detailed 3D models of anatomical systems, travel through organs and tissues, and gain a unique perspective on how the body’s structures work together. This immersive experience brings anatomy to life in a way that traditional models and textbooks cannot.
Rocket Launch Demonstration: Science in Flight
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Location: CEB courtyard
Watch as pressurized rockets soar skyward in a series of exciting launch demonstrations. Learn how engineers and scientists use principles of pressure, force, and aerodynamics to design rockets and predict their performance. This high-flying event showcases the physics that makes rocket flight possible.
Biology Discovery Station
Department: Biology
Location: TBA
THAT Lives in THERE??? Living Critters in Pond Water
Explore pond water under a microscope and discover the amazing tiny organisms living within it. You’ll also examine a variety of fascinating objects using high-quality microscopes.
Use Your Skull
Become a wildlife detective by examining animal skulls. Learn how scientists use skull features to identify animals and determine what they eat.
Is It Native?
Test your knowledge of local plants and animals in a fun interactive game. Learn which species are native to our area and earn cool prizes along the way!
Precision Robotics in Action
Have you ever wanted to operate a robot? Come see EWU’s industrial robots in action and try operating one yourself! Learn how engineers use wireless communication, control systems, and automation to perform complex tasks with accuracy and efficiency
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream (while supplies last)
Location: Top of the stairs (1st floor) in ISC