2025 GIRL SCOUTS STEM D A Y @
SATURDAY MAY 17, 2025 8:00AM-2:00PM
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
STUDENTS
CheckIn&Breakfast
Fitzpatrick-Twinnie
8:00AM-8:45AM
PARENTS
CheckIn&Breakfast
Fitzpatrick-Twinnie
8:00AM-8:45AM
Opening Opening
FitzpatrickAuditorium
Wilkinson021Auditorium
9:00AM-9:30AM
GroupPictures
9:35AM-9:50AM
STEMWorkshops
10:00AM-12:00PM
ArtificialIntelligenceExplorers
Teer106
FundamentalsofBiotechnology
Wilkinson130
CleanEnergy(Wind)
Wilkinson129
Microbiomes&DNADiscovery
Wilkinson136
MusicTechnology
Teer203
Robotics
Wilkinson132
ScienceofCosmetics
Wilkinson126
X-rayPaleontologyofDukeLemurs
Fitzpatrick1411/Auditorium
Lunch&PhotoBooth
FitzpatrickLobby
12:00PM-12:45PM
FinalSession:ProjectShowcase
Students present their STEM workshop projects
FitzpatrickAuditorium
1:00PM-1:30PM
Closing (followed by Ice Cream Social)
1:30PM-UNTIL
FitzpatrickAuditorium
Wilkinson021Auditorium
9:00AM-9:30AM
GroupPictures
9:35AM-9:50AM
ParentsForum
10:00AM-12:00PM
Wilkinson021Auditorium
Introduction RaisingSTEMLeaders
(TheIntersectionofAI, Education,andParenting)
Speakers: PhaedraBoinodiris,Ph.D.,IBM SiobahnGrady,Ph.D.,NCCU
CollegeAdmissionsPanel CollegeReadiness,Admissions Process,FinancialAid,..
Lunch&PhotoBooth
FitzpatrickLobby
12:00PM-12:45PM
FinalSession:ProjectShowcase
Students present their STEM workshop projects
FitzpatrickAuditorium
1:00PM-1:30PM
Closing (followed by Ice Cream Social)
1:30PM-UNTIL
**Seating for breakfast/lunch: Fitzpatrick Atrium and Outside Courtyard
WORKSHOP LEADS
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MistyThomas,Ph.D.
Microbiomes&DNALead NCAT
Sabrina Netters AI Explorers Lead IBM
PARENTS FORUM
Panel Moderator
Tsegga Medhin The Pearl Leadership Institute
Tonya Lane Sci.of Cosmetics Co-Lead Curly Chemistry
Emily Snell Lemurs Co-Lead Duke University
Justin Gladman Lemurs Co-Lead Duke University
Raising STEM Leaders: The Intersection of AI, Education & Parenting - Guest Speakers
PhaedraBoinodiris,Ph.D. IBM, Global Leader of Trustyworthy AI
SiobahnGrady,Ph.D. NCCU, Dir, Institute of AI & Equity Research
College Readines & Admissions - Panelists
Camey VanSant Duke University
Mattie Gaddy-Parks NC School of Science & Mathematics
Alonzo Alexander, Ph.D. NC State University
Rob McAuliffe Green Level HS
Michel Duke University (Med Student)
Tivon Madison Infinite Scholars
FINAL SESSION: WORKSHOP SHOWCASE
Students representing each STEM workshop will showcase their project.
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STEM WORKSHOPS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Explorers – IBM
Lead: Sabrina Netters
Students will embark on an imaginative journey as Generative A I Engineers exploring topics like A I bias & ethics, fueling creativity as they work on project deliverables, not just as learners but active creators shaping the future of A I !
Clean Energy (Solar Car / Wind Turbine)
Lead: Kimla Lee
Students will explore clean energy by building a mini-windmill that generates electricity and powers a smart home! They will measure the electricity using a voltage sensor and connect a Wi-Fi module (ESP8266) to make the windmill "smart". This project introduces students to clean energy, basic electronics, and IoT (Internet of Things) concepts .
Fun-damentals of Biotechnology
Leads: Buthainah Al Fifaie, Ph.D. & Shalom Chansarira
Students will learn about the exciting field of Biotech through hands-on activities. They will perform a scientific procedure utilizing M&Ms and food dye. Students will learn about food dye, molecule sizes, and how scientists use tools and techniques to observe and manipulate DNA and proteins.
Microbiomes & DNA Discovery
Lead: Misty Thomas, Ph.D.
Students will learn how to sample and grow microbes. They will learn about DNA, the blueprint of life, and will discover how we use DNA sequencing to learn the identities of the microbes that live in our houses and in ourselves. Some of those microbes are helpful, some of them not so much. They will use DNA sequences to understand how human microbiomes can change with disease and antibiotic use.
Music Technology
Lead: Natalie McQueen
Students will learn the significant role technology plays in creating recorded music. They will learn the basic physics of music (how sound is produced and travels) and how to make & shape electronic sounds using virtual synthesizers, and with Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and music-making software.
Robotics
Leads: Jami Lyons & Davonda Boone
Students will build robots (Lego’s Mindstorm EV3 kits) and program them to carry out actions and bring them to life. They will use their smartphones as remote controls to steer and challenge their peers in fun robotics games. Students also have the opportunity to control large, competition-level robots and interact with local Robotic team representatives.
Science of Cosmetics
Leads: Liz Adams & Tonya Lane
In this workshop, students will learn what chemical engineering is and what a chemical engineer does through the lens of cosmetics. Students will learn how chemicals mix and form new useful products that can be used as cosmetics and self-care products.
X-ray Paleontology of Duke Lemur
Leads: Justin Gladman & Emily Snell
Students will earn how 2 different STEM fields – engineering & paleontology – work together at Duke to unlock secrets of lemurs! Using x-ray vision with tools like the MicroCT lets us look into rocks that hold ancient lemur bones. Students will dig out their own lemur ‘fossils’ while learning about how x-rays work and what they can help us see that we cannot see with their naked eyes.
MANY THANKS TO OUR INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS!
Chelsea Adams, Gadget Girls (GS Trp 4816)
Liz Adams, Artemis Factor
Buthainah Al Rifaie, FujiFilm
Alonzo Alexander, Ph.D., NCSU
Nasim Anwar, Liquidia
Charles Anyikam, Liquidia
Tara Astigarraga, IBM
Chelsea Barnes, UNC Chapel Hill
Neelu Bijukchhe, AT&T
PhaedraBoinodoris, Ph.D., IBM
DavondaBoone, Fidelity Investments
Ryanne Boursiquot, Savills
Deidra Bowen, JLL Technologies
Nikki Bowen, UBS
Nikolas Bowen, UBS
ShuDonBrown, Ph.D., IBM
Kechia Brustmeyer-Brown, Lenovo
Caroline Cashwell, Entrepreneur
Sam Chappell, Girl Scouts NCCP
ShalomChausarira, Biogen
AshleyColeman, Duke Energy
Niesha Connelly, Gadget Girls (GS Trp 4816)
Cassidy Crain, Duke University
Dipali Darji, IBM
Katie Disharoon, Girl Scouts NCCP
David Dumers, Liquidia
Andrea Duncan, IBM
Demi Fuller, BCBSNC
Mattie Gaddy-Parks, NCSSM
JustinGladman, Duke University
Charles Gledhill, Photog. by Charles Gledhill
Tiffany Goode
Al Gorham, Gorhman Photography
Siobahn Grady, Ph.D., NC Central University
Erica Harrell, Bowie State University
BelindaHarris, Heart of America
Alexandra Henriques, Eva Garland Consulting
Emily Hermann, NCDEQ
Tracy Hollis, Fidelity Investments
Samantha Holmes, Duke University
Tristan Howell, Valance Robotics Team
Francine Jackson, EquipNet
Kelis Johnson, Columbia University MPH
Nan Jokerst, Ph.D., Duke University
Allison Kim, STEMpression
Sarah Klein, Gadget Girls (GS Trp 4816)
Lynn Susan Kopp, Fidelity Investments
Annika Kumar, Duke University
Tonya Lane, Curly Chemistry
Holly Leddy, Ph. D., Duke University
Kimla Lee, RedHat
Michell Leech, Amgen
Danielle LeGrand, Curly Chemistry
Miriam Levy, Optum
Megan Lott, UNC Chapel Hill
Jami Lyons, Fidelity Investments
Tivon Madison, Infinite Scholars
Renata Mattos, IBM
Carola Maturana
Sally Maxwell, Liquidia
Sophia Mbingo, AFS
Shana McAlexander, Duke University
Rob McAuliffe, Green Level High School
Natalie McQueen
Adele McShane, Valance Robotics Team
Tsegga Medhin, Pearl Leadership Instit.
Brielle Anne Michel, Duke University
Lori Mills, BASF
Melinda Mohamed, GEI Consultants
Sanjay Monroe, Biogen
Kat Moreno, Gadget Girls (GS Trp 4816)
Sunny Myers, Fastly
Leila Nawaz, Nasuni
Kate Neely, Duke University
Gia Nelson, NC State University
Sabrina Netters, IBM
Marlen Olmedo Estrada, TriWiSTEM
Brian Ondrako, Just Get Started
Nehiel Ortiz, Liquidia
Lydia Parks, Duke University
Emilie Pauwels, Duke University
Evette Pettus, Nexus Strategic Solutions
Naomi Pitts, McAdams
Camryn Purdom, Enertis Applus+
Zach Purser, Gadget Girls (GS Trp 4816)
Sandhya Rao, Fidelity Investments
Sondra Rivers-Kobler, Credit Suisse (retired)
Noah Romero-Lopez, Gadget Girls (GS Trp 4816)
Amber Sawyer, Automated Engineering Services
Katrina Shah, Anthem
Shayesteh Sims, MetLife (retired)
Sukriti Sinha , Fidelity Investments
Kayla Skye, Valance Robotics Team
Chi Smalls, NC Dept of Environmental Quality
Donna Smalls, RedHat
Brittany Smith, Duke University
Emily Snell, Duke University
Kameswari Sriadibatla, Liquidia
Amy Stefanowicz, TriWiSTEM
Rose Sterling, M3 Wake Research
Julia Stone, Duke University
Misty Thomas, NC A&T
Camey VanSant , Duke University
Sandhya Vijay, Valance Robotics Team
Hang Vu, Biogen
Amanda Wehrwein, Gadget Girls (GS Trp 4816)
Georgia Wehrwein, Gadget Girls (GS Trp 4816)
Karie Whitman, Duke University
Erma Wilson, Erma Wilson Photography
Anusha Yadav, Valance Robotics Team
Heartfelt thanks to our amazing team of volunteers for their dedication and commitment to engage, inspire, and educate the next generation of young leaders in STEM. Your impact will be felt for many years to come. The 110 volunteers represent more than 54 public & private organizations located across NC’s Triangle region.
~ Sondra Rivers-Kobler & ShuDon Brown ~
@triwistem
Triangle Women in STEM
Triangle Women in STEM
Triangle Women in STEM https://www.trianglewomeninstem.org/
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