2026 Schedule

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Time Event
9:00am - 10:00am General Assembly: TBA
10:15am - 11:15am Workshop 1 (Choose from selections below)
11:30am - 12:30pm Workshop 2 (Choose from selections below)
12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch
1:45pm - 2:45pm Workshop 3 (Choose from selections below)
3:00pm - 3:30pm General Assembly II (Contest prizes)

 

2026 List of Workshops:

  1. A Cabbage Can Tell You the Lemon is Sour! - Come see what else cabbage is going to tell you. *(Jing Folsom)*

  2. Bath Bomb Making - Dive into the bubbly world of chemistry and create your own custom bath bomb! *(Genevieve Caamal)*

  3. Beyond Disease: The Power of Good Bacteria - Not all bacteria are bad! Discover how foods like yogurt, cheese, and miso soup are packed with helpful microbes. Dive into the science of probiotics and explore how good bacteria help keep your body healthy. *(Jing Folsom)*

  4. Breathe Life: Step Into the Role of a Real-Life Hero! - Ready to be a hero? Jump into action and learn to save lives with CPR, vital sign checks, and real medical tools. Discover the world of respiratory care while building confidence, hands-on skills, and your inner lifesaver. Science, heart, and action — your journey starts here!*(Anrey Bartoszynski)*

  5. Build an AI App Your Friends Will Want to Try - Walk in curious, walk out with a working AI app you built yourself! *(Sepehr Khosravi)*

  6. Catching Fins: The life of a dolphin biologist - Ever wonder what it’s like to be a dolphin scientist? Dive into the world of marine mammals with fun, hands-on activities that explore how biologists study creatures of the deep! *(Wendy Markowitz)*

  7. Cell-ebration of science: Exploring  our mouths and blood types! - Take a peek at your own cells under a microscope and discover your blood type! This fun, hands-on workshop lets you explore what makes you you—from cheek swabs to cool science facts about your body. *(Jamil Kanaaneh)*

  8. Galaxy Girls: Cosmic Rays & Aurora Art - Discover where science and creativity meet! In this fun, hands-on workshop, girls will use a real cloud chamber to see cosmic rays from outer space, then learn how these particles help create Earth’s magical northern lights. Inspired by the science, they’ll create their own glowing, aurora-themed artwork. *(Emilie Hein)*

  9. Eye Spy: The Science Behind Sight! - Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, hands-on science adventure! In this exciting workshop, you'll dissect a real cow eye and explore the amazing structures that make vision possible. Just like in a real anatomy lab, you’ll uncover the secrets of how eyes work—from the lens to the retina—and gain a deeper understanding of the science behind how we see the world. Perfect for curious minds who love to explore, discover, and get a little messy in the name of science! *(Yancy Aquino)*

  10. CSI San Bruno - Solve a crime and learn about DNA. *(Kyaw Lwin)*

  11. Don't get bitten! All about mosquitoes - Learn about the 'deadliest animal on the planet' - the tiny mosquito! *(Rachel Curtis-Robles)*

  12. Light It Up: Build Your Own Flashlight with Soldering! - Get hands-on and learn the art of soldering as you build your very own flashlight! It's a fun and exciting way to explore electronics and create something you can use. Perfect for young innovators ready to light up their world! *(Marco Wehrfritz)*

  13. Glorious Glow in the Dark Sea Creatures - Explore the amazing bioluminescent world of sea creatures. Take a dive into learning about angler fish, jellyfish, and other glowing creatures. *(Kim Touneh)*

  14. Hidden Colors: the Science of Chromatography - Learn how to separate colors and how this applies to discovering medicines. *(Sara Haile)*

  15. Hour of AI: Survive the Night in Minecraft - You've got one Minecraft night to survive, and you're not alone—you've got an AI Agent ready to learn from YOU. Train your AI partner to gather resources, craft tools, and build shelter before darkness falls. Through hands-on coding with blocks or Python, you'll discover how AI learns from examples, makes mistakes, and becomes your creative partner. *(Kristen Morris)*

  16. Human Trait Scavenger Hunt! - Why you don't like certain food? Does your taste bud work differently than others? Come to our workshop to learn more about yourself. *(Jing Folsom)*

  17. Girl Code Power: Build Your Own App - Ever wondered how your favorite apps are made? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll become a creator—not just a user! Learn the basics of coding, design your own app, and bring your ideas to life in a fun, supportive environment. No experience needed—just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to try something new. Discover how powerful you can be with code! *(Ariel Katz)*

  18. Light Up Your Imagination! - How do lights turn on? What is an electrical circuit? Let us be creative and make designs shine! *(Daria Genzel)*

  19. Math Playground: Explore, Create, and Play - Math Playground is a hands-on workshop where math comes alive through games, puzzles, and creative challenges! Explore, experiment, and collaborate to solve problems and discover patterns—no pressure, no grades, just curiosity and play. Discover that math is more than numbers on a page; it's a tool for creativity, problem-solving, and fun! *(David Hasson)*

  20. Prompt & Play: Design a Game with AI - Become an AI game designer! Learn how to design a complete, playable memory game from scratch in Canva. *(Samanta Chang)*

  21. Quackademics: Birding is Education - Join us for a bird-spotting adventure around campus! Discover how scientists identify birds, decode their behaviors, and explore the amazing world of nature hidden in plain sight.  *(Jarrod Feiner)*

  22. Cosmic Creators- Build a mini solar system with beads and string! Explore space, learn fun planet facts, and get creative in this hands-on STEM adventure for girls who love to dream big. *(Mayra Lopez-Thibodeaux)*

  23. Sea Ya, Salt! - Transform salty "seawater" into clean, drinkable water using reverse osmosis technology! *(Leo Chen)*

  24. Slime Time - Dive into the chemistry of slime and make your own. *(Zwe Htet Aung)*

  25. The Resistance Riddle: Decode the Circuit, Unlock the Padlock - Crack the code with science! Use color bands, multimeters, and Ohm’s law to solve a circuit puzzle. Your calculations will reveal the secret combo to unlock a padlock. It’s electricity meets mystery! *(Gurpreet Kaur)*

  26. The Science of Sound with Girls on the Mic! - Make some noise! Get hands-on with microphones and music production to create your own audio. *(Wendy Baker)*

  27. The Scientist in the Kitchen: Molecular Gastronomy  - Stir up some science! Discover how heat, chemistry, and creativity transform ingredients as you turn liquids into tasty, bouncy spheres through the magic of spherification.*(Thanh Nguyen)*

  28. The Sweet Cold Side of Food Engineering: Ice Cream Making - Attendees will learn about food engineering and have an opportunity to make their own ice cream to make their day sweeter. *(Pakiza Bano)*

  29. Rescue Ready: EMT Essential Workshop - Experience 911: Dive into the world of emergency medical services in this interactive EMT workshop! Gain hands-on experience with life-saving skills, explore key course insights, and deepen your understanding of prehospital care. This workshop will prepare you for the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of emergency medical services! *(Ilyan Baalbaki)*

  30. Spread & Sprout: Exploring Disease and Plants - Watch how a ‘disease’ spreads in a fun simulation, then switch gears to become a plant detective! This two-part workshop blends biology, discovery, and hands-on learning in a creative and interactive way. *(Choon Loo)*

  31. VR Healthcare Heroes: Co-Design Your Own Solution - Experience virtual reality technology and create innovations that help real patients heal by creating solutions for physical therapy using hands-on VR demos and design activities! *(Aviv Elor)*

  32. Your DNA Discovery Lab - Extract the DNA hiding in your cells and observe the strands that make you uniquely you. *(Lydia Tesfamariam)*