Our goal is to increase students’ interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) areas. We have planned a fantastic series of hands-on workshops given by male and female STEM professionals and Shepherd University student groups, with take-home goodies as souvenirs!
The workshop series is held monthly throughout the academic year for both middle school and high school students of all genders.
Fall 2023-Spring 2024 SYF Workshop Series
All workshops held on campus at Shepherd University from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
- Workshop #1: Chemistry of Food on Tuesday, September 19th (registration closed)
- Learn about what compounds are in vegetables, fruits, and CANDY with chromatography!
- Workshop #2: Forensic Science on Tuesday, October 17th (registration closed)
- Learn about fingerprinting, drawing sketches, bugs, and more! all in the name of forensics and following the clues to solve the crime. (Note: This workshop was rescheduled from the April date).
- Workshop #3: (RESCHEDULED) Photo “Gram” It on Tuesday, November 14th (registration closed – max. capacity reached!)
- Learn how to extract 3D info from the use of pictures! Photogrammetry is the science and art of using photographs to extract three-dimensional information from a series of well-placed images.
- Workshop #4: Physics: It’s Shocking! RESCHEDULED (due to local snow day) to Tuesday, January 23rd (registration closed)
- Have you ever rubbed your stocking-clad feet on the carpet for the sole purpose of zapping an unsuspecting family member? In this workshop, you will learn how electric charge moves around, causing static electricity. We will charge objects, play with static electricity, and finish with the motion of charges through circuits.
- Workshop #5: The Engineering of Flight on Tuesday, February 20th (registration closed)
- Flying vessels, animals, and insects can take many different forms, but why!? In this workshop we will look at how flight is possible and experiment with how different forms, shapes and materials can effect this process.
- Workshop #6: Hands-On Minds-On: Exploring Health Careers & Skills on Tuesday, March 19th (registration closed)
- In this highly interactive workshop, join nurse faculty and students to explore many health career paths including nursing while trying out patient care skills involving teamwork, problem solving, and sleuthing best practices. Gathering in the Shepherd University nursing skills labs, experience how hands-on learning prepares you for real life using high-definition simulation, anatomy, as well as science and math applications. Hands On Minds On!
- Workshop #7: Environmental Science: How Seeds Grow on Tuesday, April 16th (registration closed)
- Students will learn the science of how seeds grow! What is a seed and how does it grow into a plant? From germination to how to take care of seedlings, we’ll learn about everything that goes into turning a little seed into a big plant.