Techno Science Supersite: Fairs & Conferences

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Fairs & Conferences: General, Science, & Technology

General

Expanding Your World

Attention eighth graders in southern Oregon. Get a head start on your future by finding out about careers in science, engineering, & technology in this great conference.

Ages: 8th Grade
Contact: Email Earlee Kerekes-Mishra or call: 541-885-1668

MESA Day is a celebration of students' innovation, hard work, and interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. MESA Day provides a fun and exciting opportunity for over 250 diverse 6th - 12th grade students to design and build projects, compete against their peers, and learn by doing. They also receive the chance to visit a college campus and interact with college students, professors, and industry professionals like you! Time and time again, our MESA Day evaluations show adult judges and activity leaders on MESA Day are the most influential reasons why they enjoy the event and feel like they can pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, or math.

Ages: 6th - 12th Grade
Contact: Email asmith@cecs.pdx.edu or call: (503) 754-4665

TWIST - Teen Women In Science and Technology

OIT has planned an exciting week long get-a-way for teen women to explore science and technology and college life. This year's trip will be to Crater Lake. TWIST is a wonderful program for any young woman, but it is especially beneficial to young women who have an interest or aptitude for math. Tuition cost - $500. Tuition assistance opportunities are available (based on financial need).

Ages: 9th - 12th Grade
Contact: Email Wendy Powless or call: 541-885-1278

Science

OMSI Science Festivals

Why go to a science fair when you can bring one to your school or community. OMSI the organization that practically invented science fun, has done it again by taking their science experiments on the road and to your community. They will bring a *blueback submarine-load of science fun like live animals, gadgets, explosions (they call it flaming phenomenon), and much more. If astronomy is more your cup of tea, then I suggest you reserve the portable planetarium (don't ask me how they fit all those stars inside).

*Note: They don't actually load up the blueback with science supplies. I meant that as a figure of speech.

Ages: All
Contact: Email fairs@omsi.edu or call: (888) 774-6674

Oregon Junior Academy of Science

Take your research to the next level by presenting it in front of Oregon scientists, teachers, friends, family, and other students with similar projects. You'll have 10-12 minutes to present your research findings (often using PowerPoint). Five minutes are reserved for the end of your presentation to respond to questions, and if you do well enough you may be selected to present your research at either the American Junior Academy of Science national meeting or the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.

Ages: 9th - 12th Grade
Contact: Email Adele Schepige or call: (503) 838-8485

Technology

National Engineers Month (NEM)

Keep on the lookout at your school next February for National Engineers Month (NEM). Engineer volunteers from scores of local companies including Intel come into classrooms all across Oregon during February to make fun and fascinating demonstrations showing how math, science, and engineering play an important role in everyday life. The Business Education Compact (BEC) manages the program as a free service for schools. To participate, teachers sign up to request a guest engineer beginning in November. Simply ask your teacher to send the BEC an email if they would like to be included on the NEM invitation list.

Ages: 3rd - 12th Grade
Contact: Susan Parsons

Upcoming Events

Now through September 13th, 2009 CSI: The Experience

All summer long you can visit OMSI's latest interactive exhibit. CSI: The Experience highlights the process of scientific inquiry and real investigation techniques used to solve crimes. From DNA and firearms analysis to forensic anthropology and toxicology�sciences vital to unraveling the mysteries of crime scene investigation�visitors will be immersed in hands-on science in an exciting multi-media environment.

July 17–19, 2009 da Vinci Days

Join us for a da Vinci-style weekend at the crossroads of art, science, and technology. There's music, entertainment, creative contests, exhibits, and hands-on activities for all ages.

Science & Technology at the Fairs

You might think fairs are just about livestock, games, and candy, but did you know science and technology are featured in several fairs throughout the summer? Check them out below:

July 30 – Aug. 2 Washington County Fair's Mad Science on the Rock and Blues Stage

Come and shake it up with the Mad Scientist as you learn all about the amazing attributes of water while focusing on the importance of conserving this precious resource!

August 18 – 23 OMSI Hands-on Science

OMSI knows how to spice up a fair with hands-on science exhibits and exciting science demonstrations. Be sure to check it out at the fair.

August 28 – Sep. 7 Oregon State Fair's Sustainable Energy Center

The 2008 Oregon State Fair will feature a new science and technology venue dedicated to the topics of sustainability and renewable energy designed to educate and entertain.