Predetermined Workshops
If the name of the workshop is the color red with taken next to the name, this workshop is already being hosted by another organization and is not available

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Kelp Beads

Can sugars be converted to plastics? Teach students about biopolymers and materials science while they make own beads from kelp sugar!

Build Your Own Speaker

Where does sound come from? The students find out by building your own speaker and can hear it play music! Participants will explore where sound comes from, and what is needed to make and hear sounds. The groups will experiment with various speaker designs and materials. 

Design a Dome
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Students learn about domes and work in teams to construct their own using everyday materials. They will design the frame for their dome on paper, gather materials, construct their dome, test it, and present their work to the class

MESA Machine

Design and build a Rube Goldberg Device from available supplies to launch a ping-pong ball the farthest distance.

Robotic Arm

​In this activity, you will design a robot arm that needs to be able to pick up a Styrofoam cup. You’ll have a variety of materials to choose from. You’ll select your materials, sketch out your design, then build and test your robot arm. If it doesn’t work, go back to the drawing board and try again!

Prosthetic Finger/Hand

Students will construct a prosthetic finger and with time permitting a hand with at least 3 fingers and attempt to grasp items.

Python Turtle Graphics (Pending Computer Lab Availablity)

​Python is an engaging and simple language to learn. Learn about using modules, functions, loops, and lists, all while creating fun images with the help of your turtle buddies. 

Squishy Circuits​
This activity is an exploration of electrical circuits through play dough.In thisinstance, current electricity is created by the flow of electrons, carrying an electric  charge, through a conductive material. 
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More options/ideas to be listed soon!