Engineering Building, University of Manitoba
Friday, February 22, 2013 8:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Similar to last year, the participants will be split up so that half go on longer faculty based activities for either the morning or afternoon. The other half of participants cycle through three SET Talks and a short activity.
SET TALKS
Your challenge, should you choose to accept it…
Is to be inspired and excited about science – engineering – technology – in 10 minutes! This year, we are taking a page from TED Talks and stepping away from doing academic presentations at SET Day. SET Talk presenters will be short – to the point – and engaging!
The presenters are:
Professor Gordon Giesbrecht – aka Professor Popsicle of the Rick Mercer Report and the Late Show with David Letterman. He will ‘wow’ you with his frosty perspective on all things cold. Click here to see what he’s been up to with his research. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/about/giesbrecht.html
Emily Choy, PhD Candidate – will give you a sneak peak at how climate change is impacting the Beaufort Sea beluga whale population in Canada’s north. Her thesis work is based on Kendall Island in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Northwest Territories. She’s trailblazing her own path as a scientist. Click here to read a bit more about her and her achievements. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/science/people/choy.html
Professor James Blatz – By day, he combines a passion for building research partnerships in the Associate Vice-President’s Research office to connect researchers with industry in transformational partnerships and by night he is a flood protection researcher working on new ideas and innovative solutions to protect Manitobans when the mighty Red River wreaks havoc with spring flooding. You can learn more about James here http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/engineering/departments/civil/180.html#Blatz
SHORT ACTIVITY – by Let’s Talk Science - morning and afternoon
CSI kit - This kit will demonstrate some of the techniques used in Forensic Analysis such as fingerprinting and paper chromatography. Students will be able to develop their own finger prints using two different methods. Fingerprints can then be analyzed based on its patterns. Also, paper chromatography is a technique by which students can analyze ink (or paint) pigments obtained from a document found in a "crime scene."
SET FACULTY BASED ACTIVITIES
NOTE: We are not able to accommodate requests for choice of specific lab activities, however, school groups will be kept together whenever possible for the day. If an activity is one that you attended last year – we will be certain not to book you into the same activity this year. This is the line-up – so far – more will be posted by Feb. 15
** Final program will be posted on Feb. 15 **
HEART AND ‘REC’
Biological Sciences, Faculty of SCIENCE
See me, touch me, dissect me! Examine a heart up close and personal, by taking it apart! Test the effects of exercise on your heart rate, heart sounds, blood pressure and ECG. Test your own fitness level with a lung capacity test.
PIZZA 101 – Exploring the food, nutritional and sensory sciences involved in the creation of one of Canada’s most popular foods Within Canada, and North America in general, pizza remains one of the most popular foods. Whether they are from commercial sources (pizza chains, grocery stores) or home-made, entire industries have developed to supply our love of this food. With these industries comes the demand for highly skilled individuals who understand the science related to such components as:
• Dough formation: How does flour source affect dough texture and development?
• Cheese production: What is the science behind converting milk to mozzarella cheese?
• Nutrition: How does the choice of toppings influence the nutritional profile of the pizza?
• Sensory attributes: How does the choice of flour used in the dough affect the taste, flavour, aroma, and texture of the pizza crust?
Guided by members of the Departments of Human Nutritional Sciences and Food Science at the University of Manitoba, this session will involve the hands-on creation of your own pizza, coupled with the integration of key scientific principles that influence the outcome of your creation. Through these activities, you will learn about opportunities within the food, nutritional and sensory sciences that will help guide you along your career path.
ARCTIC SCIENCE DAY
Centre for Earth Observation Science, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment Earth, and Resources
(if you group is assigned to this activity, you will be participating for the morning and bussed to and from Fort Whyte to fit within the SET Day programming on campus – you will be advised the week prior if you are assigned to this activity to ensure you and your students are appropriately dressed for the outdoors – for questions on this activity email Janine.Harasymchuk@ad.umanitoba.ca directly)
Climate change and the impacts on the Arctic is a concern shared around the world. Some of the most cutting edge Arctic research is conducted out of the University of Manitoba. Experience first hand how scientists collect data and study this extreme environment. At FortWhyte Alive you will experience what it is like to be an Arctic researcher. In small groups you will participate in a variety of stations designed to introduce you to a range of Arctic science disciplines through engaging hands-on activities. Arctic sciences that will be covered include biology, contaminants, weather, surface energy budgets, Inuit culture, sea ice dynamics, and snow physics.
BUGS, BUGS EVERWHERE: WHY SHOULD YOU CARE? (Morning only)
Dr. Terry Galloway, Professor and Acting Head, Dept. of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
There are over one million insect species that have been identified on our planet, but researchers suspect there may be as many as five to 80 million! Why are there so many? Which ones are helpful and which ones are pests? Students will explore insect biodiversity in the Department of Entomology, including live specimens such as the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach and many more.
ANTENNA AND MICROWAVE LABORATORY AND THE NANO-SYSTEMS FABRICATION LABORATORY (Afternoon only)
Dr. Cyrus Shafai, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Participants will begin with a tour of the two labs. They will then have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on electronic project where students (and teachers) build their own electromyograph (EMG) and electrocardiograph (ECG) systems, which they will use to monitor the electrical signals in their muscles, and their heart, respectively. The students can see the electrical signals on an electronic display, and see how these signals change as they lift heavier weights with their muscles. A short introduction on how these electrical signals are transmitted by nerves in the body will be given.
For questions regarding programming for SET Day should be directed to: Janine.Harasymchuk@ad.umanitoba.ca
All registration questions should be directed to Fred Munson (SET_Day@umanitoba.ca) at 204-474-6689
SET Day QUESTIONS?
Contact:
Fred Munson
Event/Web Assistant
SET_Day@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-6689
Fax: 204-261-0325