#MORPH2017 Workshops
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1. Zombie Apocalypse
Workshop Description: The city is has become over run with zombies! Firefighters, police officers, civilians and even celebrities have worked together and managed to contain them in a fenced area in the middle of the city. But the fence won’t hold up long and if they aren’t transferred outside the city ASAP, it could spell the end for humanity. You are the team of engineers that have been called in to design a device that will safely transfer the zombies from the fenced zone to an area outside of the city for disposal, without touching the infected area. Hosted by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology 2. Water Striders - The physics behind walking on water
Workshop Description: How are water striders able to walk across the surface of a pond while we plunge right through? Using principles from biology and physics, we will learn about different types of forces that create an “invisible skin” on water’s surface. We will test the strength of this skin, and whether it gets stronger or weaker when we add a detergent. We will also explore whether other liquids have their own invisible skin! See how we can use physics to explain our observations of the world around us! Hosted by York University Department of Integrated Science 3. Quarks and Squarks - A peek into particle physics
Workshop Description: What is the universe made of? Peek into the world of particle physicists and their quest to answer fundamental questions about where the universe came from, where it is going, and why it behaves the way it does. Learn about the smallest pieces of matter - the fundamental particles - and how we use the world's largest and most complex instruments to study them. See what happens when you collide particles moving close to the speed of light. Then try your hand at discovering a new particle! Hosted by York University Department of Physics and Astronomy 4. Neurobiology
Workshop Description: In this workshop, we will discuss the structure and function of the brain and neurons. Students will make models of neurons and get the opportunity to try our electrophysiology apparatuses to take over control of a partner's arm. Hosted by the SciHigh Program at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital 5. WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT IOT AND CYBER SECURITY?
Workshop Description: Have you heard of the Internet of Things (a.k.a. IoT) and Cyber Security but don't really know what these terms mean? During this session you will learn about IoT, understand how you interact with it every day and why you should care about Cyber Security. You will also learn about Cyber Security through a group activity that includes concepts of risk assessment as well as story telling. Learn what a hacker is and is NOT! Ask questions about careers Cyber Security and learn just why it is such a hot new field. Hosted by IBM STEM 4 GIRLS program 6. What is Cancer?
Workshop Description: Cancer can start in any cell in the body. The cell starts out normal, but then changes due to damage in our genes. These changes are called mutations. Mutations happen in our genes due to many different cancer risk factors. Cancer scientists study how abnormal changes in our genes can influence our health and increase the risk of cancer. In this activity you will be a cancer scientist and learn how to identify cancer risks, recognize cancer cells using microscope and spot a cancer mutation using DNA sequences. To top it all off, you will isolate your own DNA and take it home in an amulet necklace! Hosted by Dr. Nikolina Radulovich, Cancer Scientist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 7. Money Smarts
Workshop Description: Learn some of the money skills of millionaires! This workshop is an introduction to the steps that you need to manage money and learn how to be able to afford the things that you want now and in the future. Come prepared to learn and to take lots of notes! Hosted by Money Smarts 4 Kids 8. How's your stream doing? Assessing Water Quality of Your Local Rivers
Workshop Description: Understanding how polluted or healthy your neighbourhood creeks are, is easier than you think. All you have to do is ask the benthic invertebrates (small bugs and animals who live in the muck) how they're doing. Find out how to do this and walk away with a new skill that can be used in any stream across Canada! Hosted by EcoSpark 9. So, you think you’re smarter than Facebook?
Workshop Description: This workshop will take a look at why communicating science is important for both scientists and the public. We will explore careers in science communication and take students through an activity to see whether they can spot fake or biased news. Hosted by SciComm Toronto 10. PITCH BLACK
Workshop Description: Have you ever experienced a blackout? Do you remember the one we had over the holidays a few years ago? The city is currently experiencing a blackout, and you are the team of engineers that have been called in to restore power to the community. You will work in teams to build a replica of the city on an electric circuit board, and use your knowledge and creativity to figure out how to get the power back on! This fun hands-on activity will allow students to use their problem solving skills, and introduce them to the creative world of engineering. Hosted by Ryerson University Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science 11. C.S.RYE - EGGY'S THE RAM: KIDNAPPED
Workshop Description: Our beloved mascot, Eggy the Ram, has been kidnapped! You will need to analyze ink from three suspects to narrow the search and find Eggy. This lab applies the concept of paper chromatography to real world applications of chemistry. Hosted by Ryerson University Faculty of Science 12. Because I'm a girl... i am connected
Workshop Description: The internet has made our lives easier and more convenient, putting the whole world online and at our fingertips.What are you doing with our time online? Are you connected to people who inspire you? Are you learning more about the world? Are you speaking out for causes you believe in? In this module we will explore all the positive ways we can use the internet, mobile and communication technologies and provide practical tips on how to deal with online harassment and cyber-bullying protecting your online privacy to make sure your online experience are positive ones. Hosted by IBM 13. The MARSHMALLOW challenge
Workshop Description: The task is simple: in 20 minutes, teams must build the tallest free-standing structure out of 20 sticks of spaghetti, one yard of tape, one yard of string, and one marshmallow. The marshmallow needs to be on top. Surprising lessons emerge when you compare teams’ performance. Who tends to do the worst? Why? Who tends to do the best? Why? What improves performance? What kills it? Hosted by hEr VOLUTION 14. Makey makey
Workshop Description: We’ll explore the world of circuits, coding, and emphasize the importance of creativity in STEM! Hosted by University of Waterloo Faculty of Science and Engineering 15. *UPDATED* Make Your Own Personal Robot: CODING WITH ROBOBLOCKLY
Workshop Description: Have you ever wanted to make a robot that can do your household chores for you? With a simple drag and drop motion of visual blocks, you can program your virtual robot to move as you want. In this workshop, you will learn how to move your virtual robot with a visual programming language called RoboBlockly. Engineers use coding to do things like instruct robots to remove garbage from the oceans, to perform surgery on humans and to make cars drive by themselves. Hosted by the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University TEACHER WORKSHOP
DESIGN THINKING, WHAT'S CURRENT IN TECH TODAY AND UNCONSCIOUS BIAS Workshop Description: Join members of the IBM Canada STEM 4 Girls team in a hands on Design Thinking where you will learn the basic concepts of Design Thinking as well as discuss the question "how do we engage more girls in STEM". In the second part of the session, the discussion will focus on the importance of STEM in today's world as it relates to future career opportunities for students of today. The session will wrap up with a facilitated discussion on unconscious bias, gender equity and diversity. Hosted by IBM |
#MORPH2017 Exhibitors
Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Ryerson University |
Faculty of Science at Ryerson University |
IBM |
Lassonde School of Engineering at York University |
Ontario Network of Women in Engineering |
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology |
Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo |
Faculty of Science at York University |
GENEius Science |
Structural Genomics Consortium |
Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo |
Science Engagement Programs at York University |
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research |
MakerKids |
Primate Tales |
Visions of Science Network of Learning |
Canadian Association for Girls in Science |
SHAD |
hEr VOLUTION |
Thank you to all the awesome exhibitors! |
