Welcome to Engineering the Future 2012 ! South Dakota State University June 11 - 15

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Welcome toWelcome toEngineering the FutureEngineering the Future

20122012!!

South Dakota State UniversityJune 11 - 15

Engineering the Future Engineering the Future 20122012Welcome

◦Introductions (staff, intructors & participants) Schools and email addresses posted in

workshop Wiki

◦NCLB grant◦Materials (handouts and info posted online)

◦Schedule 8:30 am – 4:30 pm each day (see online for details)

◦General Stuff◦Course Requirements

Project PersonnelProject Personnel(Contact information also posted in workshop (Contact information also posted in workshop Wiki)Wiki)

Judy Vondruska – Physics Dept.judy.vondruska@sdstate.edu Office: 605-688-5859Home: 605-693-4521Cell: 605-691-5919

Dr. Suzette Burckhard – Civil & Environmental Eng.

suzette.burckhard@sdstate.eduOffice: 605-688-5316

Dr. Ken Emo – Educationkenneth.emo@sdstate.edu

Primary InstructorsPrimary Instructors

Dr. Erin Cortus Ag & Biosystems Engineering

Dr. Christopher Hay

Ag & Biosystems Engineering

Dr. Stephen Gent Mechanical Engineering

Zachary Gutzmer Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering

Dr. Madeleine Andrawis

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Workshop GoalsWorkshop GoalsTo develop a greater

understanding of the nature of engineering

To differentiate between science and engineering

To develop engineering-focused activities for inclusion in the science classroom

Some General StuffSome General StuffDorm

◦ Check-in must be completed over lunch break today, if you have not already done so

◦ Lost key fee is $75!!!!Meals (all served in Student Union – please

check workshop Wiki for specific local for each day)◦ Breakfast: 7 – 8 am (on-campus participants)◦ Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (everyone)◦ Supper: 5 – 6 pm (on-campus participants)◦ Off-campus participants are welcome to breakfast and

dinnerBreak locations will vary each day (see Wiki)

◦Around 10 am and 3 pm but may vary

Internet access should be available in 1st floor lounge of Abbott Hall and in most used classrooms as of Monday afternoon. Open wireless also available in Student Union

Parking (must have permit displayed!)◦Lot south of Daktronics Hall

recommendedUsing Wellness Center Facilities

◦Open 5 am – 9 pm◦$8/day pass available◦Pay at desk on 1st floor by exercise

equipment

More General StuffMore General Stuff

What to do in the evening◦ SDSU Art Museum open until 5 pm◦ Downtown and area shopping and refreshments◦ Movies (http://brookingstheatre.com)◦ Walk through McCrory Gardens

new gorgeous Visitor’s Center!

◦ Thursday night - “Music on Main” - Nick’s Hamburger Shop

◦ Prairie Repertory Theatre production of “Steel Magnolia’s” in Brookings June 13-16 (call 688-6045 for tickets)

◦ Homework!

More General StuffMore General Stuff

Be on time◦ Every morning begins at 8:30 am◦ Every afternoon begins at 12:30 pm

Always wear your name tag (stars denote groups)

No absences◦ Stipends: $90/day based on participation

Turn in assignments by 5 pm, Tuesday, June 19

You are your school’s representative for the project◦ Share information upon your return to school

HAVE FUN!

Your ResponsibilitesYour Responsibilites

Workshop RequirementsWorkshop RequirementsDaily homework related to

engineering concepts and topics of the day

Development of two lesson plans which incorporates both science and engineering activities. Aligned with the 5E instructional model.◦Details will be discussed during the

last session of the day.

Questions???Questions???

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