Schedule

9:00 - 9:20

Continental Breakfast and Registration

9:20 - 9:30

Opening Remarks by WSU Provost, Dr. Shirley Lefever and a Welcome from the organizers

9:30 - 10:15

Workshop: Fractals 

Abstract:  In this workshop we'll learn about fractals and individually and all together we'll build an example of one, a Sierpinski tetrahedron.

10:15-10:30 

 Break and Snacks

10:30 - 11:15

Plenary Lecture: The mathematics of juggling!

Speaker: Dr. Pamela Harris

Abstract: In this talk we explore the mathematics of juggling. We will explore the history of juggling and we will work together to understand how mathematics can give us a common language to describe juggling patterns. No juggling ability is required! 

11:15 - 11:30

Break

11:30 - 12:15

Workshop: Juggling

Abstract:  In this workshop we'll learn the basics of how to juggle, focusing on learning how to do a 3-ball cascade. Juggling balls will be provided and no prior experience is required!

12:15 - 1:15

Lunch

1:15 - 2:15

Workshop: 3-D Printing

Abstract:  In this workshop we’ll learn the basics of 3D printing, including how to create your own models or download them from online sources, convert the models into the language a 3D printer can understand, and then finally 3D printing your models. You will also be provided information and guidance on how you can print your models using 3D printers available at your local libraries.

2:15 - 2:30

Meet with Dr. Marche Fleming-Randle, Break and Snacks

2:30 - 3:15

Panel Discussion:  Women in STEM with Dr. Laila Cure, Sam De Abreu, Dr. Pamela Harris, and Arelis Silva-Trujillo

3:15 - 3:30

Closing and Evaluations