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Hands-On Science Agenda 2025

Day 1: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Time

Session

8:30–9 a.m.

Check-In

9–9:20 a.m.

Welcome Activity, Organize in Groups

9:30–11 a.m.

Morning Workshops:

  • Green Group - Occupational Therapy: Hold onto What’s Important! 
  • Orange Group - The Mighty Heart: See It, Feel It, Hear It, and Work It! 
  • Purple Group - The Case of the Kidnapped Eagle 
  • Teal Group - Blast Off! 

11:10–11:40 a.m.

 Lunch

Noon–12:45 p.m.

All Group STEM Activity

1:05–2:35 p.m.

Afternoon Workshops:

  • Green Group - Unleash Your Inner Explorer! 
  • Orange Group - Blast Off!
  • Purple Group - The Mighty Heart: See It, Feel It, Hear It, and Work It! 
  • Teal Group - Occupational Therapy: Hold onto What’s Important!

2:45–2:55 p.m.

Snack

2:55–3:35 p.m.

Campus Tours with UWL Vanguards

3:35–3:45 p.m.

Reporting Results + Reflections

3:45 p.m.

Pick-up

Day 2: Thursday, June 19, 2025

Time

Session

8:30–9 a.m.

Check-In

9–9:20 a.m.

Welcome Activity, Organize into Groups 

9:30–11 a.m.

Morning Workshops:

  • Green Group - Tracks of a Killer: Using Linear Regression to Catch the Criminal 
  • Orange Group - Occupational Therapy: Hold onto What’s Important! 
  • Purple Group - Blast Off!
  • Teal Group - The Case of the Kidnapped Eagle 

11:10–11:55 a.m.

Science for a Changing World
-Randy Hines, Wildlife Biologist, USGS
-Stephen Spear, Geneticist, USGS
-Jenny Hanson, Geospatial Biologist, USGS

Discover how USGS scientists use STEM skills and cutting-edge technology to tackle real-world challenges and make a positive impact in our community.

What to Expect:

  • Hands-on Demonstrations: Explore genetics and geospatial science & technology in action
  • Meet the Scientists: Hear from real experts about their exciting careers and discoveries
  • Interactive Exploration: Learn how science shapes our world and how YOU can be part of it!

Get ready for an engaging session filled with innovation, discovery, and inspiration!

Noon–12:30 p.m.

Lunch

12:50–2:20 p.m.

Afternoon Workshops: 

  • Green Group - Blast Off! 
  • Orange Group - Unleash Your Inner Explorer! 
  • Purple Group - Occupational Therapy: Hold onto What’s Important 
  • Teal Group - Tracks of a Killer: Using Linear Regression to Catch the Criminal 

2:30–2:40 p.m.

Snack 

2:40–3:40 p.m.

Physics Demonstration (All Groups)
Ri Allenby, Jennifer Docktor, Eric Gansen–Physics

3:40–3:45 p.m.

Reporting Results + Reflections

3:45 p.m.

Pick-up