2008 Student Workshops

B. Chiropractic IS What It Is Cracked Up To Be
Come see some unusual x-rays of people who are in need of a chiropractor.  Also hear how acupuncture is used with patients.
Dr. Jennifer Polen, Chiropractor, DeHart Chiropractic, Denton

D. All Creatures Great and Small
Find out about vet careers.  Play with lots of animals--Sheltie puppy, snake, and more. 
Dr. Pam Henricks, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Garden Ridge Animal Hospital

E. Wild Thing!
Find out how game wardens help protect habitats by observing wildlife populations and protecting animals from humans. 
Shelly Mount, Game Warden, Texas Parks and Wildlife

F. It's A Jungle Out There
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my--what a cool job!  Learn about careers in zoology. 
Susan Leven, Frank Buck Zoo

G. Chemistry in a Box
How do you light a bulb without plugging it in?  How fast can water move?  Come participate in the H₂O drag race.  Where's the lead?  Is it in your back yard?
Rita Ware, Environmental Scientist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mary Tucker, Lee MacMillan, Kimeka Price, Mark Berry, EPA

H. Kids in Chaos
Learn about the road to becoming a pediatrician and what it's like to care for sick (and well) children all day. Come see if being a pediatrician is the career for you!
Dr. Diane Van Maele, D.O., Cook Children's Pediatric

I. Keep the Lights On
What does it take to keep the lights on and run your electrical appliances?  Energy!  And how do you make energy?  Any number of ways, but in this workshop, girls will participate in a hands-on activity that illustrates how steam is converted into electricity.
Sheri Lara, Utilities Manager, University of North Texas

J. Puzzles of the Past
What was going on 100 years ago, 1,000 years ago, or 1,000,000 years ago?  Learn how archeologists put together clues from the past to teach us more about our history.
Dr. Lisa Nagaoka, Assistant Professor of Archaeology, University of North Texas

K. Let's Make Plant People!
Learn about seeds, plants and soil and get your hands dirty making a friend to take home and watch "grow".  Discover fascinating careers in agriculture.
Rebecca Parker, Program Director, Texas Cooperative Extension East Region

L. So, What Do Engineers Do Anyway?
Meet some amazing engineers, find out what their jobs are all about, and try your hand at engineering your own car. 
Michele Rodgers, Senior Design Engineer, Peterbilt Motors Company

M. The Beauty of Cosmetic Science
Prepare a cosmetic lotion.  Learn about product development careers in cosmetics.
Elizabeth Kraus-Russell, Mary Kay Cosmetics

N. Advanced Nursing
.Nursing is not what always what you think.  Meet an advanced nurse practitioner who delivers babies and find out about other opportunities in the nursing field.
Pat Brewer, Certified Nurse-Midwife, A Place for Birth and Women's Care

O. Women Engineers and the Secret Code of Video Games
We will write code in a program and then run it and see what happens. We will look at what computers are doing today and what they are expected to do in the future.
Laura Gonzales, UNT Society of Women Engineers, Carol Bachman, Project Engineer, Peterbilt Motors Co.

P  Feeding Olympians 
We will develop food plans and dietary additions to optimize performance in your favorite sport(s).  We will also discuss how nutritionists work at the training site for American Olympians to produce winning diets.  Questions on requirements to enter and earn degrees in nutrition and work situations for nutrition specialists will be shared.
Nancy DiMarco, Director, Women's Health Network, TWU