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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 [email protected] Office: 605-688-5859Home: 605-693-4521Cell: 605-691-5919
Dr. Suzette Burckhard – Civil & Environmental Eng.
[email protected]: 605-688-5316
Dr. Ken Emo – [email protected]
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???
