2024 STEM DAY Program Booklet

9TH ANNUAL

APRIL 13, 2024 | 8 A.M. - 2 P.M.

A STEM OUTREACH ACTIVITY FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ALFRED LAWSON JR. MULTIPURPOSE CENTER

PRIMARY SPONSORS

Office of Title1 III Programs NSF HBCU-UP | NNSA | Office of STEM Outreach

Inclusive culture.

Diverse talent.

Inspired innovation.

“On the surface, a ray of light exhibits a uniform makeup. But when viewed through a prism, light scatters into the many colors of the rainbow. Under the prism of analysis, the scientific community similarly reveals its heterogeneity.”

—Dr. Kenneth Manning, “The Complexion of Science”

To learn more: www.corning.com/careers corningjobs@corning.com

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Table of Contents Welcome Letters 3 Council of Academic Deans 5 Meet the HBCU-UP Team 6 STEM Day Chairs and Committee 7 STEM Day Participants 8 Schedule of Activities 9 FAMU Campus Map 10 Speaker Bio 11 STEM DAY 2024 Experiments 12 Parent Schedule 29 STEM Day Sponsors 31 STEM Day Science Expo Participants 33

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Letter From The Project Principal Investigator Welcome to the 9th annual FAMU STEM Day! We hope you have an enjoyable experience today and leave with a greater interest in STEM careers.

Pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math does not guarantee that you will have all the answers. Still, it equips you with the skills to ask the right questions and solve your challenges. In today’s rapidly changing world, problem-solving skills are essential, regardless of whether STEM-based solutions are required.

Our goal for this event is to inspire you to engage in improving our world and demonstrate the value of pursuing STEM careers. So, keep an open mind, enjoy all the experiences, and have fun!

Again, we invite you to open your minds to new things and enjoy the day!

Lewis Johnson, Ph.D. NSF HBCU-UP Principal Investigator Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives

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Letter From Director of STEM Outreach Welcome to STEM Day 2024!

Welcome to Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s 9th Annual STEM Day! We are thrilled to welcome you to this year’s celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As we gather for this exciting event, our goal is to inspire curiosity, foster innovation, and showcase the endless possibilities within the numerous STEM fields.

Throughout the day, you’ll have an opportunity to engage in a variety of hands-on activities, explore fascinating demonstrations, and interact with experts in the field. We encourage you to ask plenty of questions, share your ideas, and immerse yourself in the world of STEM. Thank you for joining us on this journey of exploration and discovery.

Together, let’s make STEM Day 2024 an unforgettable experience filled with learning, inspiration, and excitement!

Welcome to “The Hill”, where discoveries are happening every day!

Sincerely,

Alicia M. Hudson M.Div.

Director of STEM Outreach

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Council of Academic Deans Michael Abazinge, Ph.D. Dean, Graduate Studies and Research Richard Aló, Ph.D. Dean, College of Science and Technology Andrew Chin Dean, School of Architecture + Technology Suvranu De, Ph.D. Dean, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Johnnie Early, Ph.D. Dean, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Ph.D. Dean, School of Business and Industry Victor Ibeanusi, Ph.D. Dean, School of the Environment Lisa H. Gardner, DNP Interim Dean, School of Nursing Cecil Howard, J.D, Dean, College of Law Mira Lowe Dean, School of Journalism & Graphic Communication Valencia Matthews, Ph.D. Dean, College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Sarah Price, Ph.D. Dean, College of Education Mary Simmons, Ph.D. Dean, School of Allied Health Sciences G. Dale Wesson, Ph.D. Interim Dean, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences

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Meet the HBCU-UP Team

Lewis Johnson, Ph.D. NSF HBCU-UP Principal Investigator Associate Provost Strategic Initiatives

Desmond Stephens, Ph.D. HBCU-UP Co-PI Director Faculty Development

Carl Moore, Ph.D. HBCU-UP Co-PI Professor Engineering

Danielle Nicholson, M.S. Program Manager

Elis Simmons, Ph.D. Research Coordinator

Burcu Iczi, Ph.D. Research Coordinator

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STEM Day Chairs Alicia M. Hudson, M.Div., Chair Zaychina Nance, M.S., Co-Chair

STEM Day Committee Members Danielle Nicholson, Ph.D. Edwina Jacobs, M.S. Doreen Kobelo, Ph.D. Ivory Council, Ph.D. Joy Yager, Ph.D. Vincent Ross, M.S. Renea Pla Mary Simmons, Ph.D.

Graphics

Frederick Simmons, M.S.

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Participants & Sponsors Aon

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Allstate

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Arnett Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church

National Nuclear Security Administration - Consortium

(Quincy, Florida)

for Materials and Energy Studies

Balloon-A-Tics

National Nuclear Security Administration - Consortium

Boeing

for Research on the Science and Engineering of

Clothesline

Signatures

College of Agriculture and Food Sciences

NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems

College of Science and Technology

HBCU- UP/SCALAR III

Corning Incorporated

Office of Freshmen Studies

Department of Biology

Office of Title III Programs - FAMU

Department of Chemistry

Office of the President - FAMU

Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Office of STEM Reach - FAMU

Department of Mathematics

Pepsi

Department of Physics

Proctor & Gamble

Dow Chemical Company

Publix Super Markets Charities

Ernst & Young

Ralph Turner Foundation

College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Soft Skills for STEM - AL Duncan

Division of Research Office of Sponsored Programs

School of Allied Health Sciences

School of Architecture and Engineering Technology

School of Business and Industry

FAMU Student Health Services

School of Nursing

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

School of Journalism and Graphic Communication

FAMU-FSU Chapter of American Society of Civil

Shell

Engineers

Spathe Systems

FAMU STEM Center

Tallahassee Community College (TCC)

Florida A&M University Army ROTC “Rattler Battalion”

Tally Robotics First

Florida A&M University NROTC

Tallahassee Young Engineers

Florida State University Sea-to-See Programs

FAMU STEM Center

Fifth Third Bank

The Florida Sports Foundation

Google

The Links Inc.

Capital One

The Florida Lottery

Honeywell

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Huntington Ingalls Ship Building

The Division of University Advancement/Industry

Lockheed-Martin Corporation

Cluster

Metz Culinary Management

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Schedule of Activities 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

PARTICIPANT AND PARENT CHECK - IN

Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

OPENING SESSION

Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center

Prelude FAMU Marching Band Welcome & Purpose of STEM DAY Lewis Johnson, Ph.D. Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives President’s Greeting Larry Robinson, Ph.D. 12th President of Florida A&M University Introduction of Speaker Allyson L. Watson, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for the Division of Academic Affairs Keynote Speaker Tamia Potter, M.D. Department of Neurolpogical Surgery Vanderbilt School of Medicine Announcements Mrs. Alicia M. Hudson, M.Div. Director - Office of STEM Outreach

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1. Benjamin Banneker A, B, C, D 2. Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center 3. Gaither Gym 4. School of Business & Industry 5. Dyson Pharmacy 6. New Pharmacy Building 7. University Commons 8. Perry Paige 9. Walter Smith Building Architecture 10. Ware-Rhaney + Lewis Beck 11. School of Journalism

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10:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Experimental Learning Session, Demos & Expo

12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center

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Keynote Speaker for STEM Day

Tamia Potter, M.D.

Department of Neurolpogical Surgery Vanderbilt School of Medicine Tamia Potter, hailing from the diverse locales of Tallahassee and Wakulla County in Florida, brings a unique blend of compassion and determination to her journey in the medical field. Born and raised in a household where service and dedication were paramount, Tamia’s upbringing was shaped by the exemplary roles of her parents. Her mother’s profession as a nurse and her father’s three decades of service in the Army National Guard laid the foundation for Tamia’s unwavering commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.

As the middle child in her family, Tamia shares close bonds with her older brother and younger sister, the latter of whom is currently pursuing a doctorate in psychology. Tamia embarked on her academic journey at Florida A&M University, where she immersed herself in the rich culture of the institution while also pledging The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., further solidifying her dedication to service and sisterhood.

Continuing her pursuit of excellence, Tamia recently achieved a significant milestone by graduating from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. With her medical degree in hand, she has embarked on the next phase of her journey as a resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, specializing in neurological surgery. With her boundless enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to her craft, Tamia eagerly anticipates the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in her seven-year residency program. Her passion for medicine, coupled with her dedication to serving others, promises to make a lasting impact in the field of neurological surgerycan’t wait to see what the next seven years have in store!

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments National Labs Boeing The Boeing Company Room Location: Walter Smith Building School of Architecture and Engineering Technology Room. 121 Session Title: Engineer a Safe Stopping Robot Session Description: Humans and robots work together a lot at Boeing to build planes, but it important that everyone stays safe. In this workshop we learn key concepts of how robots operate and assist humans safely.

Session Facilitators: Alfredo Rodriguez, Dr. Nathan Brooks, and Andre Neal Kansas City National Security Campus managed by Honeywell Room Location: School of Business & Industry Room. 117 North Session Title: Two Stage Ballon Release Session Description: If you have ever watched a rocket launch on TV, you might have noticed that rockets have multiple stages. Some parts of the rocket fall off and burn up in the atmosphere whereas the rest of the rocket keeps going. Why does this happen? Try this activity to find out and build your own two-stage rocket using balloons!

Session Facilitators: Grant Michael Lewis Los Alamos National Laboratory Room Location: School of Business & Industry Room. 115 North Wing Session Title: What Separates the Best from the Rest?

Session Description: What separates the best from the rest? The answer to that question could be worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars to STEM students and young professionals over the course of their careers. In this interactive session you will learn: • • •

The top five skills desired by STEM employers Why soft skills are crucial to your success What separates good students from great students

Session Facilitators: Al Duncan and Dr. Michelle B. Lee

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments National Labs NOAA Office of Research, Transition, and Application (ORTA) Location: Al Lawson Main Floor The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep the public informed of the changing environment around them. NOAA’s mission to better understand our natural world and help protect its precious resources extends beyond national borders to monitor global weather and climate, and work with partners around the world.

The Office of Research, Transition, and Application (ORTA) resides within NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. ORTA helps NOAA adopt new technologies that benefit society. Within ORTA, the Technology Partnerships Office foster science and technological innovation through federal funding for scientific research, partnerships, and licensing opportunities at NOAA. The ORTA Quantitative Observing System Assessment Program conducts research to quantitatively evaluate and optimize the impact of current and proposed observations for Earth systems analysis and forecasting.

In collaboration with Florida A&M University, NOAA will present a hands-on demonstration of two virtual reality experiences, NOAA’s Urban Heat Island VR experience and Marine Sanctuaries 360 dives. In addition, NOAA staff will be on hand to meet one-on-one with students to increase awareness about opportunities to pursue a STEM career in NOAA. Sharing innovative technologies provides invaluable opportunities to spread NOAA’s mission and is an integral component of our continued effort to increase diversity in STEM fields within NOAA and beyond.

Session Facilitators: Fiona Horsfall: Director, NOAA Office of Research Transition, and Application (ORTA) Andrew Peck: NOAA Office of Research, Transition, and Application (ORTA) Katie Geddes: NOAA Office of Research, Transition, and Application (ORTA) Kenneth Vierra: NOAA Office of Research, Transition, and Application (ORTA) Darrin Moore: NOAA Office of Research, Transition, and Application (ORTA) Hanna Odahara: NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments National Labs NOAA National Weather Service Location: Al Lawson Main Floor We will have a few brief experiments set up at the table, such as a cloud in a bottle and tornado tubes. We will have weather balloon equipment and weather preparedness brochures. We will also have a set of slides depicting NWS operations and services of various types.

Session Facilitators: Mark Wool, National Weather Service Meteorologist Destiny Anderson, FAMU Undergraduate in Environmental Science and NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (CCME) Scholar NOAA Corps (OMAO) Location: Al Lawson Main Floor The NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) oversees NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, supporting scientific research missions such as oceanography, weather monitoring, and fisheries management. OMAO provides logistical support for expeditions and contributes to environmental monitoring and response efforts.

Within OMAO, the NOAA Corps is a specialized uniformed service, with officers trained in maritime and atmospheric sciences. They pilot ships and aircraft, collect data for surveys, monitor marine ecosystems, and gather atmospheric data for weather forecasting and climate research, all while promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable resource management.

Using Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), NOAA can fulfill a wide variety of scientific missions. These devices can be used as a force multiplier for operations that are currently being conducted, but also for locations or situations for which it would be dangerous or even impossible to send a person directly. NOAA’s UAS Division is the focal point for all UAS operations within NOAA and provides guidance or oversight to further these missions. LTJG Blancher, the NOAA UAS Division Operations Officer, is on hand to discuss all of these facets of NOAA operations, and will have some UAS to display.

Session Facilitators: LTJG Justin Blancher, NOAA Aircraft Operations Center

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments National Labs Helo & Sub

Location: Al Lawson Main Floor Florida has over 70,000 retention ponds and thousands of canals, rivers, and lakes. There are thousands of stolen and dumped vehicles within these waters.

These vehicles are not only an environmental issue, but many of them hold clues to solving crimes and missing persons cases. Finding these vehicles can be a challenge. Utilizing uncrewed aerial and aquatic vehicles and commercially available sonar systems, Helo & Sub has found over 100 vehicles and solved 4 missing persons cases. We will demonstrate how these systems make searching a safer and more efficient process.

FAMU Chevron STR2EAM Innovation Fab Lab Room Location: Gore Education Complex Rooms A110 and 111.

The FAMU Chevron STR2EAM Innovation Fab Lab is a collaborative and innovative space that fosters creativity, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance by providing access to digital fabrication tools and technology to academia and community stakeholdersand the lab is open to the public.

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments

College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Room Location: Perry Paige Room 104 Session Title: 4-H STEM Entomology

Session Description: To raise awareness about the role of mosquitoes as both pests and essential components of ecosystems. Students learn about the complete metamorphosis of mosquitoes, from egg to larva, pupa, and adult.

They observe mosquito larvae under microscopes. Students examine preserved mosquito specimens and learn to identify common species. Discuss how mosquitoes find hosts, their feeding habits, and their role in disease transmission.

Discuss the impact of mosquitoes on human health, including diseases like West Nile virus, Zika virus, and malaria. Students create simple mosquito traps using plastic bottles, sugar water, and yeast.

Session Facilitator: Sabrina Hayes and Whitley Stewart Room Location: Perry Paige Room 108 Session Title: Intricacies of the Water Cycle Session Description: The water cycle is a continuous process where water evaporates and rises into the atmosphere as water vapor. It then condenses into clouds and returns to the Earth’s surface as precipitation. Water flows downhill as runoff or seeps into the ground as groundwater. This workshop will delve into each step of the water cycle.

Session Facilitator: Crystalgale Hunter School of Allied Health Sciences, Cardiopulmonary Science Room Location: Lewis- Beck Ground Floor Simulation Laboratory Session Title: ABCs and 123s of Resuscitation and Mechanical Ventilation Session Description: In this demonstration, participants will acquire knowledge about mechanical ventilation. Participants will have hands-on experience with endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilators. Participants will observe resuscitation with the patients in the Emergency Department and stabilize patients in the intensive care Unit. Each participant will learn the operations of the ventilator and the mechanical instrument utilized to support breathing for individuals with medical conditions such as pneumonia, coronavirus disease (COVID-19), asthma, and chronic obstructive diseases.

Session Facilitator: Kandy Woods

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments

School of Allied Health Sciences, Cardiopulmonary Science (Cont) Room Location: 1st Floor Rom 110 Lewis Beck Session Title: Critical Thinking Skills for Healthcare ManagersSession Description: Students will be given a limited number of materials and asked to use these materials to make a final product. This is similar to the issues that healthcare managers have to address in the field of healthcare management.

Session Facilitator: George Raul Audi Ph.D. MBA Room Location: Lewis Beck Ground Floor ADL Lab Room 013 Session Title: Learn about Occupational Therapy Session Description: Students will participate in various activities that will teach them about Occupational Therapy and what an Occupational Therapist does to help individuals with needs.

Session Facilitator: Brittany Nash, PT, DPT, OTR/L, MTC Room Location: Lewis Beck- 2nd Floor Room 210 Session Title: All About Health Informatics and Information Management Session Description: Presentation on major and profession with interactive demonstration of the electronic health record and data analytics.

Session Facilitator: Dr. Lan’Tejuana Cooper; Dr. Lauralyn Burke; Professor Takiyah Mitchell and HIIM Students School of Architecture & Engineering Technology Room Location: Walter L. Smith Building, Room 241A Session Title: Electronic Engineering Technology at its Best Session Description: Students will have a demonstration of the application of Electronic Engineering Technology. They will be presented with projects that have been designed and constructed by the senior students in the Electronic Engineering Technology program. The demonstration will include Servo Motors Turret, Dual verification Fob Lock, Key Fob Entry System with motion sensor, Laser Communication Link, Elevator Replica, Smart Parking, Garage Door Replica, Automated Crane, Vehicle Autonomous Braking.

Session Facilitator: Mr. Alif Khawand, Electronic Engineering Technology Department

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments School of Architecture & Engineering Technology (Cont) Room Location: Benjamin Banneker Courtyard Session Title: Engineering Surveying Activities Session Description: Students will learn about the engineering Surveying lab.

They will contribute to pacing measuring tapes, odometers, or Measuring wheels to measure horizontal distances. They also can experience readings by the surveying compasses, automatic levels, theodolites.

Session Facilitators: Dr. Behnam Shadravan, Construction Engineering Technology Department Room Location: Benjamin Banneker Tech D Room 03, Soil Mechanics Lab Session Title: Soil Mechanics Activities Session Description: Students will tour the soil mechanics lab. They will observe and participate in various laboratory testing activities, including the Lab Vane Shear Test for estimating the shear strength of fine-grained soils, simulation of liquefaction of sandy soils in the earthquakes, soil grading by sieve analysis, and more.

Session Facilitators: Dr. Behnam Shadravan, Construction Engineering Technology Department Room Location: Benjamin Banneker Tech D Room 07, Strength Lab Session Title: The Strength of Materials Activities Session Description: The students will contribute to a small model-building activity. The test equipment of tension of steel and wood and compression of concrete or mortar specimens are observed, and the educational bridge-building and test may also be performed. The tests of paper pipes the building of simple structures with wood pieces or straws are also considered. The water bottle and soft drink can strengthen comparison in different directions, and empty versus complete parts is also planned.

Session Facilitators: Dr. Mohamed Ahmed, Construction Engineering Technology Department

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments School of Architecture & Engineering Technology (Cont) Room Location: Walter L. Smith Building, Room 122 Computer lab Session Title: The Fun of Creating Objects Using AutoCAD and Revit Software’s Session Description: Students will learn to create shapes and eventually build a floor plan using different features on AutoCAD. AutoCAD is a 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Drafting software application used in Architecture, Construction, and manufacturing to prepare blueprints and other engineering plans.

Session Facilitators: Mr. David Akinsanya, Construction Engineering Technology Department Room Location: Walter L. Smith Building, 241C Session Title: Signature of a Dobot Magician Session Description: This demo will work with Dobot Magician. A signature will be made using Dobot Magician and it will be repeated for visitors on their notebooks. A short presentation will be provided showing the functionality of robot for industrial applications.

Session Facilitator: Dr. Tejal Mulay, Electronic Engineering Technology Department Room Location: Walter L. Smith Building 241D Session Title: Sustainable Development Through Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Session Description: Student will learn how sustainable development aims to provide clean, affordable, renewable, and sustainable energy access. Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) technology offers an excellent opportunity to address these issues, including wastewater treatment and electricity generation. MFC systems are bio-electrochemical systems that use carbon-based sources to capture bioenergy. In theory, MFCs use microorganisms as biocatalysts to produce sustainable bioenergy while taking advantage of the degradation of biological substrates. A Microbial fuel cell transforms energy from chemical bonds of inorganic compounds to electrical energy through electrochemical catalytic reactions of living organisms. A Microbial Algal Fuel Cell (AFC) is a bioelectric system that converts light and biochemical energy into electrical energy using photosynthetic organisms. In general, MFC converts organic waste into useful electricity through the anaerobic respiration of microorganisms.

Session Facilitator: Dr. Leon Prosper, Electronic Engineering Technology Department

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments School of Architecture & Engineering Technology (Cont) Room Location: Walter L. Smith South Atrium Session Title: Demonstration of Architectural Design-Robotics using a UR10e robot arm Session Description: The students will be introduced to a work in progress utilizing a parametric modeling and visual scripting environment for geometry generation and robot path planning. The demo will illustrate a “File-To-Fab” workflow facilitating the intuitive use of robotics for development of 3-dimensional assemblages and models. The robot will be using a gripper to accurately assemble a complex geometric stacking pattern.

Session Facilitators: Mr. Santiago R. Perez, Architecture Department EESI EPICS Engineering Educational Outreach Room Location: School of Business Room 004 South Session Title: Introduction to Train Systems Session Description: Our presentation will introduce and discuss engineering careers, high-speed rail, and kinematics. In the engineering careers section of our presentation [introduction], we discuss with students what an example of specific disciplines would look like in the student’s everyday life. We are specifically focused on encouraging high-speed rail careers in our youth, so we will transition into our engineering activity by talking about the evolution of the passenger train and the importance of high-speed rail in the students’ futures and an overview of kinematics, which will discuss friction and velocity, needed to understand and complete our train systems activity. Our train systems activity is fun and interactive. The students will use their newfound knowledge of friction to build their own tracks, test them out with actual trains, and decide which train track combination would be ideal for everyday travel.

Session Facilitators: Catherine-Jolie Tabe, Gabrielle Frost, Darius Bostick, Josh Smith, Nagiya Blue, Bryce Collier

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Room Location: School of Business Room 205 West Session Title: Paper Programming Session Description: In this activity, participants will become programmers and understand the concept of computer programming by coloring squares on graph paper through a sequence of steps. There will also be a program decode challenge to test their knowledge.

Session Facilitators: Samantha Lafrance Room Location: School of Business Room 206 West Session Title: Strongest Shape Session Description: In this activity, participants explore various shapes and consider which can best support a load without collapsing. They will then use their shape of choice to build a bridge supporting an object. This activity helps students discover which shapes are the strongest and most stable for building bridges.

Session Facilitators: Nancy Joseph Room Location: School of Business Room 207 West Session Title: Build Your Own Binary Bracelet Session Description: In this activity, participants will learn how computers store information in binary code and encode their initials on a bracelet. Students will also participate in a decoding challenge to test their knowledge.

Session Facilitators: Fasih Waheed Room Location: School of Business Room 116 North Session Title: Paper Straw Rocket Challenge Session Description: In this activity, participants will create a paper rocket that can be launched from a soda straw and then modify the design to see if they can make the rocket fly farther. The farthest launcher wins!

Session Facilitators: Jayson Francois

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments FAMU-FSU College of Engineering (cont) Room Location: School of Business Room 118 North Session Title: Windy City Tower Session Description: In this activity, participants will become programmers and understand the concept of computer programming by coloring in squares on graph paper through a sequence of steps. There will also be a program decode challenge to test their knowledge.

Session Facilitators: Paul Mensah School of Journalism & Graphic Communication Room Location: SJGC – School of Journalism & Graphic Communication Room 2037 Session Title: Funny Faces– A Beginners Guide for Adobe Illustrator Session Description: Are you ready to unleash your inner artist and dive into the exciting world of Adobe Illustrator? I’ve got an exciting session just for you! Get ready to jump into the colorful world of cartoon character creation using simple shapes and vibrant gradients. From goofy faces to quirky personalities, we’ll bring your imagination to life in this fun-filled adventure. Join me as we let loose and make some art that’s sure to bring a smile to your face!

Session Facilitators: Alicia Hope & 2 Teacher Assistants College of Science and Technology Room Location: University Commons Room 106 Session Title: 3D Printing Experience Session Description: In this session, students will be introduced to the world of 3D Printing, guided by knowledgeable CEN4213 (Embedded Systems Programming) course participants. These student facilitators will explain the 3D printing process, showcasing how digital models are transformed into physical objects. Attendees will gain insight into the practical applications and potential of 3D printing technology in various industries.

Session Facilitators: Ms. Edwina L. Jacobs, and CEN4213 Student helpers

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments College of Science and Technology (cont) Room Location: University Commons Room 108 Session Title: AI (Artificial Intelligence) Experience Session Description: Students will be introduced to a small Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that records the positions of items in a room without limitations on quantity or arrangement. After inputting this data, the system understands the room’s setup and intelligently responds to queries about these items, using human-like reasoning. This tool, part of a broader ongoing project, is a standalone option for exploring AI capabilities.

Session Facilitators: Dr. Bhanu Prasad, and Student helpers Room Location: University Commons Room 110 Session Title: Cybersecurity Capture the Flag Jeopardy Experience Session Description: In the “Capture the Flag” (CTF) computer security game, participants search for hidden text strings or “flags” in deliberately vulnerable software or websites. This Jeopardy-style activity, inspired by the traditional outdoor game, is used for learning and competition. The aim is to engage FAMU STE(a)Mers using their cell phones in a simplified FAMU CTF Jeopardy game, finding easy flags throughout the day.

Session Facilitators: Dr. Thomas Maroney, and Student helpers Room Location: Jackson Davis Room 408 Session Title: Probability Modeling with dice.

Session Description: The demonstration will help students make connections between theoretical probability and actual events. Different groupings of dice will be used to illustrate different probability properties, like how modeling can be used to assess outcomes and the difference between the expected value and actual outcomes.

Session Facilitator: Joesph Mohker and Dr. Erdell Maurice

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments School of Nursing Room Location: Ware-Rhaney Room 302 Session Title: “Bedside Manner” Session Descriptions: STEM Day participants will be able to tour the new simulation center and observe the various capabilities and features of our lowfidelity and high-fidelity simulators. Students will also be able to listen to heart, lung, and bowel sounds and palpate bilateral pulses.

Session Facilitators: Keniya Mitchell, School of Nursing staff and faculty Room Location: Ware-Rhaney Room 305 Session Title: “Germs Be Gone” Session Descriptions: How well do you wash your hands? This is the milliondollar question. Since the pandemic, there has been more discussions on hand hygiene and handwashing.

Session Facilitators: Keniya Mitchell, School of Nursing staff and faculty Room Location: Ware Rhaney Room 305 Session Title: “Pump It Up” Session Descriptions: This activity will display the anatomy and physiology of theheart, blood flow of the heart, and definition of the different components of blood in our bodies through animated videos, hands on activity, and augmented reality (AR) simulation.

Session Facilitators: Keniya Mitchell, School of Nursing staff and faculty Room Location: Ware-Rhaney Room 305 Session Title: “A Vampire’s Dream” Session Descriptions: This station is a follow-up from “Pump it Up”. Students will participate in a blood draw activity using simulated blood that is intended for simulation use only.

Session Facilitators: Keniya Mitchell, School of Nursing staff and faculty

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Room Location: New Pharmacy Building L135 A & B Phase II Session Title: Ointment Preparation Session Description: The purposes of this laboratory exercise are to differentiate between the various types of semisolid bases centered on physical and chemical properties and learn the procedure for incorporating an active ingredient into ointment bases. The students will be given a brief lecture before completing the laboratory experience.

Session Facilitator: Bridg’ette B. J. Israel, Ph.D. & Than Dinh Room Location: Dyson Pharmacy Room 021 Session Title: A Demonstration of a 3D printing of gummy (Dyson Pharmacy) Session Description: Alternative drug dosage forms are a significant and growing industry. Providing patients with choices in formulation can improve medication adherence. Gummies as a dosage form are already used for vitamins and supplements and are especially popular with seniors as they are pleasant and easy to chew and swallow, especially for those with difficulty swallowing tablets.

Our research investigates expanding that dosage form to medications using 3D printing of gummies using the same ingredients as commercial gummies. 3D printing gummies offers the ability to add medication precisely, to customize doses to the patient and to deliver those dosage forms in real time to the patient. This could give clinics and independent pharmacies the ability to offer their patients a novel and customizable dosage form that they can offer their customers for little cost.

Session Facilitators: Dr. Mandip Sachdeva Student Facilitators: Mina Messiha, Keb Moseley-Kellum, Romell Stone and Arvid Badge 3

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments

College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (cont) Room Location: New Pharmacy Building Phase II G 106 Session Title: Density- How does this work?

Session Description: Density is the mass of a substance divided by it’s volume.

A lava lamp can be made to explain this phenomenon. When enough bubbles pop, the water-and-remaining gas becomes more dense than the oil. So the ball of water sinks down through the oil and joins the rest of the water. Changes in density as gas is added to or taken away from water cause it to float up and sink down through the oil. Thus, the lava lamp is created!

Session Facilitators: Dr. Tiffany Ardley

Leon County Sheriff’s Office Session Location: Lawson Front Lawn Session Title: Tactical Dive Team Session Description: The Leon County Sheriff’s Office supports a Tactical Dive Team to complete the high-risk tasks of Public Safety / Law Enforcement Diving.

Tactical Dive Team Members are trained and operate as Underwater Crime Scene Detectives. Members of the team are volunteers and have primary job assignments throughout the agency. Members serve in an on-call status (24 hours a day, 365 days (about 12 months) a year) for Leon County and numerous surrounding counties. The Team responds to incidents including drowning investigations, homicides, weapon recovery, suicides, auto crashes, auto thefts, boating crash investigations, suspicious sinking of vessels and recovery of stolen property. The team also responds to special community needs, such as evacuation of people during flooding.

Each member has at least an Open Water Certification from a nationally recognized diving organization and the Underwater Police Science and Technology Course.

Each member is also required to successfully complete a yearly physical fitness exercise. Team members are also trained in advanced diving methods and must operate various vehicles and watercraft assigned to the team.

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments Leon County Sheriff’s Office (cont) Session Location: Lawson Front Lawn Session Title: Hazardous Devices Team (Bomb Squad) Session Description: The Bomb Squad is responsible for the safe disposal of explosives and improvised explosive devices. Assignment to the Bomb Squad is a secondary assignment. Each team member has another primary law enforcement assignment such as patrol or investigations. Each team member must attend the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Hazardous Devices School at the U.S. Army Ordnance Munitions and Electronics Maintenance School, at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. This course is a six week, two hundred forty-hour course that teaches bomb technicians how to safely handle, identify and render safe explosives and improvised explosive devices. In addition, they also have successfully completed Hazardous Materials Technician training. This prepares them to work in chemical and biological environments while performing their duties.

The Bomb Squad has an array of specialized equipment, including bomb suits, disrupters and portable x-ray systems. However, one of the most valuable and versatile pieces of equipment is the ANDROS Wolverine Robot. This robot has a variety of tools that will allow the bomb technicians to observe a suspected device and attempt to render it safe without going down range and putting their hands on it. The Wolverine robot can deploy x-ray systems, disrupters, and air/ chemical monitors.

Session Location: Lawson Front Lawn Session Title: K9 Team Session Description: A Canine Team consists of a deputy and his assigned agency canine partner. The team is available for assignments 24 hours/day.

Canine teams conduct law enforcement duties and utilize their canine partner for building searches looking for hidden offenders, locating missing persons, tracking suspects, performing article searches, detecting narcotics, and conducting public service canine demonstrations giving the public a better understanding of what the team’s capability. The canine’s remarkable smelling and hearing senses are key reasons for their utilization. These senses combined with their speed and agility allow the canines to perform functions the human law enforcement officer cannot.

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STEM DAY 2024 Experiments Leon County Sheriff’s Office (cont)

Each Canine Team will go through a patrol training program of at least 480 hours (about 3 weeks) plus an additional 200 hours (about 1 week 1 and a half days) in narcotic detection training. Once the program is completed, the Canine Team will have to certify with the State of Florida and/or the Florida Law Enforcement Canine Association. Once the Canine Team passes certification, the Team can then perform their patrol duties.

Session Location: Lawson Front Lawn Session Title: Traffic Unit Session Description: The Traffic Unit is tasked with several responsibilities, including traffic law enforcement, impaired driving enforcement, serious traffic crash investigations, wrecker service administration, and special event operations.

The Traffic Unit is equipped with marked patrol vehicles and Harley Davidson motorcycles. All members of the unit are Law Enforcement Motorcycle Rider certified - including the supervisors. The Traffic Unit has the most advanced Radar and Laser speed detection tools and uses state-of-the-art equipment to keep the roadways safe for our motorists. Members of the unit are highly motivated to find aggressive drivers and speeders on the roadways of Leon County including the City of Tallahassee.

The Traffic Unit is responsible for conducting Traffic Homicide Investigations and performing follow-up investigations on hit and run crashes. Each deputy receives extensive training in vehicular homicide investigation. Their responsibilities include on-scene investigation, reconstruction, and other post-crash investigations so that thorough, complete, reporting can be completed for crashes which result in serious injury or death.

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PARENT SCHEDULE

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

OPENING SESSION KEYNOTE DR. TAMIA POTTER NEUROSURGEON VANDERBILT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

9:30 a.m.

GROUP PICTURE

9:45 a.m.

DISMISSAL FROM OPENING SESSION

10:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.

“Raising STEM Ready Scholars” Dr. Jennifer Collins Associate Provost of Student Succes and First Year Experience

Gaither Gymnasium

10:30 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

FLORIDA LOTTERY BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP CHIEF OF STAFF

Gaither Gymnasium

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

MATH: DON’T RUN FROM IT” DR. ELISE SIMMONS HBCU-UP/SCALAR III RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Gaither Gymnasium

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

“VIBES WITH VARDYCE”

Al Lawson Room 420

11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

STEM ACTIVITY 4-H TECH-CHANGE MAKERS

Gaither Gymnasium

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PARENT SCHEDULE

11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

STEM ACTIVITY DR. SHONDA BERNADINE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Gaither Gymnasium

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

LUNCH & LEARN “NSF NEXTGEN PROGRAM” DR. LAMBERTH KANGA COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & FOOD SCIENCES

Gaither Gymnasium

11:55 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.

“VIBES WITH VARDYCE”

Al Lawson Room 420

11:55 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.

“LEVERAGING STEM CAREERS IN TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING” SYDNEY FEDER ERNST & YOUNG

Gaither Gymnasium

1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

“VIBES WITH VARDYCE”

Al Lawson Room 420

1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

CAMPUS TOUR

Gaither Gymnasium

1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

TOUR CHEVRON FABLAB

Gaither Gymnasium

2:00 p.m.

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STEM Day Sponsors

NSF HBCU-UP

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Division of Research Office of Sponsored Programs

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Office of the President

STEM Day Sponsors

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STEM Day Science Expo Participants

FAMU School of Nursing Naval ROTC FAMU School of Allied Health Sciences Young Engineer Tallahassee National Weather Service Scientiae FDOH Florida Tracking NFREC - Entomology Lab FSU Saturday-at-the-Sea Programs National High Magnetic Field Laboratory School of Architecture and Engineering Technology Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve Tallahassee Astronomical Society Applied Sciences and Technology at Tallahassee Community College Department of Biology Entomology Club of Excellence Cooperative Extension 4-H Gen CLEO Coastal Plains Institute Saturday at the Sea Programs STEM Gym LLC Florida A&M Mathematics FWC Black Bear Management STEMS4GIRS, Inc. Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee TallyRobotics Tallahassee Community College STEM Program EESI Educational Outreach Department of Physics CoPPS, IPH- Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences TCC STEM Program City of Tallahassee Electric & Gas Utility Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve CAFS-Coperative Extension TallyRobotics FNPS Magnolia Chapter Cooperative Extension FAMU Chevron STR2EAM Innovation FAB LAB National High Magnetic Field Laboratory & FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Office of STEM Outreach Ernst & Young (EY) Entomology/CAFS GENNEXT Program - CAFS Office of Freshmen Studies

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10:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Experimental Learning Session, Demos & Expo

12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center

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Thank You

FOR ATTENDING THE 9TH ANNUAL

STEM Day 2024