Expanding Your Horizons Workshops 2013
Below is a list of all the workshops available at the 2013 Expanding Your Horizons conference. You’ll find the workshop title, presenter, description of the workshop, and the workshop times and registration item numbers. You'll need to remember the registration item numbers of the three different workshops of your choosing when registering. Please print out a copy of these workshops to help you choose when you are registering for the conference. Please note: You’ll only be registering for the three workshops you’d like to attend.
A Guided Tour: Your Perfect Day by Sheryl Copeland, MA Ed, LMHC, Director, Counseling Center, Edmonds Community College
Description: Through guided visualization, look into the future and imagine your perfect workday.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 001, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 036, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 071
Audi-WHAT?! An educational audiologists experiences, observations, and views from ‘on the road’ by Cathy Bohnhoff, MSPA, CCC-A, Educational Audiologist, Edmonds School District, member American Speech/Language Hearing Association, Educational Audiology Association
Description: Love science? The thrill of discovery? Are you a "people person", like helping others? Come learn about the field of audiology, specifically the face-paced, ever-changing and exciting world of delivering audiology services in the schools! Learn about hearing conservation and the impact it has on each one of us.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 002, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 037, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 072
Benchmarks and Analytics: “Brain Candy” by Shilo Lockett, Chief Operating Officer/Owner, Comprehensive Wealth Management, LLC
Description: Learn how mathematics and analytics can be applied to a variety of business functions, everything from monitoring the stock market and portfolio performance, to assessing the effectiveness of a web page, to measuring the revenue and profitability of a company
Workshop time and registration item number: 10:52-11:37 a.m. 038
Changing Women’s Lives through Alternative Medicine by Patrice Hapke
Description: Learn about what it's like having an Acupuncture practice, especially one that particularly deals with women's health issues, fertility and pregnancy.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 003, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 039, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 073
Creative Genius by Amy Dittmar, UX Designer, Microsoft – Bing Mobile Team, Volunteer Designer for Arts Aftercare
Description: Graphic Design/User Experience design for the iPhone
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 004, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 040
Dare to Care: Be a Nurse by Lori Cross MN, RN, Manager, Orthopedic Units, Swedish Medical Center, Board Director for King County Nurses Association
Description: Why do people choose a nursing career? What traits do people need to be successful in a nursing career? What is the training like? How about the working conditions?
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 005, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 041, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 074
Developing and Managing your Career in Today's Aerospace Industry by Christine M. McCoy M.S., Engineering Manager, Propulsion Systems Division, Boeing
Description: Discuss how to manage and succeed as an engineering leader in the aerospace industry. Also learn about the risks and rewards involved in science related careers.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 006, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 042, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 075
DigiGirlz:Creating a Global Community of Young Women in Technology by Jacinda R. Chislum, Global Diversity & inclusion Outreach Manager, Microsoft Corporation - Corporate Headquarters
Description: Become acquainted with all kinds of technology careers.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 007, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 043, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 076
Digital Forensics: Investigating the Future by Erin Wright, Specialist, Apple Inc - Apple Store
Description: Digital Forensics uses certain techniques and tools to uncover digital evidence and prepare and maintain it for use in a courtroom setting.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 008
Engineering the Optimal Cell Source for Cardiac Therapies by Marita Rodriguez, Graduate Research Assistant, University of Washington
Description: The biomechanics of stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte (heart cells).
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 009, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 044, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 077
Experience Momentum by Chelsea Athing DPT, FAFS, Nancy Boyd DPT, Physical Therapists, Experience Momentum, Inc.
Description: Introduction to Physical Therapy, 3 Planes of Motion, and Applied Functional Science
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 010, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 045, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 078
Exploring a Career in Chiropractic Healthcare by Susan Felber D.C., Private Practice Chiropractor, Pacific Chiropractic Clinic
Description: Presenting the joys and challenges of a career in Chiropractic Health care. Learn about chiropractic college entrance requirements, length, cost and content of curriculum.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 011, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 046
Food and Nutrition through the Eyes of a Registered Dietician by Kelsey Hudson M.S., R.D., C.D., Registered Dietitian, The Emily Program, Continuing Education Co-Chair of Greater Seattle Dietetics Association
Description: Achieve a greater understanding of how your body works and how nutrition plays such an important role in optimal health.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 012, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 047, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 079
From Chemistry to Rocket Science by Stephanie Sawhill, Sr Research Chemist/Program Manager, Systima Technologies, Inc.
Description: My Career as a Chemist in the Aerospace and Defense Industry…Or how I became a Rocket Scientist!
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 013, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 048, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 080
From Home Economics to Aerospace Manufacturing by Rosemary Brester, President, Hobart Machined Products Inc., Member of Space Suppliers Council
Description: Correlation of Cooking, Sewing to Aerospace Manufacturing.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 014, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 049, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 081
Geology Rocks! by Julie Anna Johnston, Geologist, Plateau Geoscience Group, Chair of AEG K-12 Outreach Committee
Description: I will be giving a short introduction about professions in geology and then a small activity on interpreting landscapes and reading the book of Earth history via rocks.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 015, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 050, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 082
Get a Partner! How microbes help plants grow better and reduce pollution by Sharon Doty, Ph. D, Associate Professor, University of Washington
Description: Plant microbiology. The bacteria inside plants help their hosts to grow better naturally, needing less chemical fertilizers. Some bacteria even destroy pollutants that their plant hosts encounter.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 016, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 051, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 083
In Your Backyard by Marti Louther, Wetland Biologist, Sound Transit
Description: A presentation covering large-scale landscape design and ecosystem relocation.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 017, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 052, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 084
Interior Design and Lighting Design Advanced Career Skills by Marcy L. Smith CLC, Lighting Designer, North Coast Lighting
Description: Interior Design and Lighting Design Career field Technology. How will effect the future?
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 018, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 053
It’s More than Just Teeth by Lois Lee
Description: Become familiar with the science involved in dentistry and hear firsthand what life as a dentist is like.
Workshop time and registration item number: 10:52-11:37 a.m. 054
Just in Time…Design Delivery! by Michelle Moore, Architectural Designer, Sarah Holstedt, Architectural Designer, Beta Hsu, Interior Designer, Callison, ICSC, LEED AP
Description: 3-Dimensional Design Architectural & Interior Design - Collaboration Thinking outside the "box".
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 019, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 055, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 085
Let's Fly! by Jilliaun Meeker
Description: Flying, Fixing and Managing military aircraft. All in a days work for a military lady.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 020, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 056, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 086
Life in a Zoo by Jessie Maxwell, Child and Family Program Coordinator, Woodland Park Zoo
Description: Planning educational family programs and camps.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 021, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 057, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 087
Oceans ’13 by Lauri Sadorus, MSc. Pamela Goddard, MSc., Biologists, International Pacific Halibut Commission
Description: Understanding oceanographic conditions off the west coast and fish distributions in relation to these factors (e.g. pH, oxygen, and temperature).
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 022, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 058, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 088
Power your World, Clean and Green by Allison Pugh MBA, Energy Management Director, Edmonds Community College, Principal Investigator, National Science Foundation Grant, 1002931 and Carol E Lewellen, Faculty/advisor Energy Management Program, Edmonds Community College
Description: Learn about how energy and the environment interact. Why are renewable energy and energy efficiency important? What can I personally do to make a difference? Check out renewable energy generation up close and personal and calculate your carbon footprint to answer these questions and more!
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 023, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 059, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 089
Recipe for Success by Jill McCallum, President, Pacific Rim Aerospace, 2012 Woman Business Owner of the Year
Description: Finding the right career path for you.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 024, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 060, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 090
Robotics & Electronics by Kay Latimer, Computers, Electronics, and Networks Department Chair, Edmonds Community College, FIRST Robotics Mentor
Description: Build a digital circuit complete with flashing LED, see your voice on an oscilloscope, and view a robot demonstration in our electronics lab.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 025, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 091
Say What? The field of Speech Language Pathology by Melissa Peterson, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Edmonds School District
Description: Using Alternative/Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices, using an audiometer, meeting a therapy dog.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 026, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 061, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 092
Statistics are Exciting: See how Information Leads to HIV Prevention by Amalia Magaret, Research Associate Professor, University of Washington, Department of Biostatistics
Description: Medical Research: Using statistics to prove a treatment is effective.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 027, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 062, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 093
Structural Engineering by Emily Hoober George SE and Amie Sullivan SE, Associate - Structural Engineers, KPFF Consulting Engineers
Description: It's the job of structural engineers to make sure buildings are still standing after an earthquake. Learn how structural engineers do this by designing a beam.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 028, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 063, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 094
The Art and Science of Teaching Math by Deann Leoni, Mathematics Instructor, Edmonds Community College
Description: What's it like to be a college math teacher? I will share the benefits of teaching, and discuss the other aspects of my job out of the classroom related to curriculum design, NSF grants, traveling, and meeting people from all over the country.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 029, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 064, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 095
The Importance of Research for an Aquarium by Giovannina Souers, Broadening Participation Coordinator, Seattle Aquarium
Description: The Seattle Aquarium is involved in many research projects to protect our oceans. Learn about our research on Sixgill Sharks, Northern Sea Otters and Washington's outer coast Rockfish. Learn about the skills that are needed to conduct this kind of research.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 030, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 065, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 096
The Life and Times of a Forensic Scientist by Denise N. Rodier M.S., F-ABC, Forensic Scientist III, Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory - Forensic DNA Unit, Member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Description: I'll be talking about what I do in a "typical" workday, my school path to becoming a forensic scientist, requirements for becoming a forensic scientist.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 031, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 066, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 097
Two Wild and Wacky Teachers by Ms. Marilyn Hall, National Board Certificated Teacher, Director of After School Program, Edmonds School District, Ms. Pam Espinosa, Teacher, 5th grade, Lynndale Elementary
Description: Discover your inner child while exploring the messy world of teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in elementary school.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 032, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 067, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 098
Veterinary Medicine: The Best Career by Dr. Carol Earls, Veterinarian, Edmonds-Westgate Veterinary Hospital
Description: Presenting "A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian" (including Veterinary Acupuncture).
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 033, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 068
Water for Life by Kari Vigerstol P.E., Senior Hydrologist, The Nature Conservancy - Global Freshwater Team
Description: Clean Water for All! Topics covered include how trees help clean water and how to make sure there's enough water for everyone (including factories, people and fish!).
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 034, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 069, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 099
Yeast: Not Just for Baking Bread Anymore by Danielle Mitchell, M.S., Senior Research Associate, Alder Biopharmaceuticals - Yeast Engineering
Description: Genetic engineering of yeast to work as microscopic cell factories for the production of human antibodies for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, and migraines.
Workshop times and registration item numbers: 10-10:45 a.m. 035, 10:52-11:37 a.m. 070, 12:15-1:00 p.m. 100
