19th Annual Jack Kilby STEM Day 11/20/2023

Join us for the 19th Annual Jack Kilby STEM Day!

Keynote Speaker

Barton is happy to announce that our Keynote Speaker for 2023 is Dr. Kate Biberdorf.

For more information contact the Jack Kilby STEM Day Committee at (620) 792-9200 or JKSTEMDay@bartonccc.edu.

Why Dr. Kate Biberdorf is Captivating Audiences

At the University of Texas, Dr. Kate Biberdorf is breaking stereotypes and blowing stuff up – all in a good pair of heels. Through her theatrical and hands-on approach to teaching, Dr. Biberdorf is breaking down the image of the stereotypical scientist, while reaching students that might otherwise be intimidated by science. Students’ emotional responses, rather than rote memorization of facts, is key to Biberdorf’s dynamic approach to her program, as well as science in general. Her exciting and engaging program leaves audiences with a positive, memorable impression of science – all while diminishing the stigma around women in science. She has appeared on The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, NBC Nightly News, The Wendy Williams Show and Late Night with Stephen Colbert.

Dr. Biberdorf is the author of Kate the Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments, a collection of 25 kid-friendly science experiments that come prepared with a messiness factor rating and a note from Kate about how each experiment works. She released Dragons vs. Unicorns, a children’s novel, in 2020. Her latest book is It’s Elemental: Chemistry in Everything, released in Summer of 2021. It’s a chemistry guide that explains the science we experience every day.

You can find more about Dr. Kate Biberdorf on her Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, or website.

Event Details

When - November 20, 2023
Time - 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where - Barton Community College Campus (Maps)
Who's invited - All high school juniors and seniors, plus students with appropriate IEPs, high school instructors, staff, and administrators.
Cost - JKSD is FREE for all attendees, but registration is required.

Registration:

Teacher/Sponsor Registration is now open. Teacher/Sponsors must register for their school before student registration can take place.
Student Registration is now open. Deadline is Oct 31st.

Schedule of Events:

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Check in for registration (Fine Arts building)
9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. - Welcome Assembly (Fine Arts Auditorium)
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Session 1 - Keynote Speaker (Fine Arts Auditorium) OR Breakout Session 1 / Math Bowl Round 1
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Session 2 - Breakout 2 / Math Bowl Finals
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Session 3 - Keynote Speaker (Fine Arts Auditorium) OR Lunch/Campus Tour
12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m. - Session 4 - Breakout 3 OR Lunch/Campus Tour

Breakout Session Pathways / Math Bowl

Students will choose from the pathways described below. Within each pathway, students will select two breakout sessions.

Pathways are either:

Blue Path: Keynote / Breakout 2 / Lunch & Campus Tour / Breakout 3
Gold Path: Breakout 1 / Breakout 2 / Keynote / Lunch & Campus Tour

Math bowl will host 16 teams of 3 members each. For Math Bowl select the Gold Path during registration. Math Bowl awards will be given at the end of the Keynote session in the Gold Path.

Breakout Session Activities:

Click on titles below to see the descriptions of the breakout sessions offered.

Dr. Oleg Ravitskiy - Virtual Human Dissection

See the human body as never before using dissection Anatomage table with five full sized cadavers. You can try your hand at performing kinesiology functions, digital pregnancy - human embryonic development by interacting with 31-week fetus inside the mother's body, an angioplasty as your guide a wire and balloon through the arteries into the heart or remove structures one at a time and watch the breathing heart while performing an ECG. Available breakout(s) 1, 2 and 3

Jeanette Covey - The Science and Math of Crime Scene Investigations

Students will get a brief overview of the science and math used in crime scene investigations. Includes examples from real case work and hands-on demonstrations. Available breakout(s) 1, 2 and 3

Karen Gunther: Andrea Thompson - Blood and Slime

Information will be posted by September 5th. Available breakout(s) 2 and 3

Mandy Kern - Wildlife Telemetry

In a fun, team competition-based exercise, students will use animal tracking technology to locate "critters" hidden in various locations on campus. Cheyenne Bottoms has two Motus Wildlife Tracking Systems located in the wetlands. This international collaborative research network uses coordinated automated radio telemetry to facilitate research and education on the ecology and conservation of migratory animals. Students will learn about the research happening at our wetland and some of the species targeted by our tracking system. Available breakout(s) 1, 2 and 3

Melissa Nelson & Troy Ostmeyer - Photosynthesis in Plants - The Biological Solar Panel

Students will learn about photosynthesis in plants and do a quick activity to watch photosynthesis go to work before our eyes. Available breakout(s) 1.

Kelly Butler - A Day in the Life of a Meteorologist

Students will explore weather and associated applications through the work day of a meteorologist. Available breakout(s) 1

Kim Stewart, Fort Hays State University - STEM in the “Hands On” world of Construction Management, Engineering Design, and Manufacturing Technology.

Students will be exposed to STEM in application-based learning in areas such a Construction, Engineering Design, and Manufacturing. Opportunities are endless for students with problem solving skills. Available breakout(s) 1

Lindsay Holmes - HazMat Identification 101

Students will have the opportunity to work with unknown materials and take steps to classify them according to their hazards. Available breakout(s) 2 and 3

Kara Brauer - Sugar High

Students will learn to examine the role sugar plays in our culture, our lives, and the health of our bodies. Available breakout(s) 1 and 2

SSG Aaron Parr, SSG Young, SGT Gonzalez - Stem Related Military Occupation

Students will learn about STEM related jobs with the Kansas Army National Guard. Available breakout(s) 2 and 3

Dr. Amanda Alliband - The Wonders of Chemistry

Students will learn that Chemistry is an exciting area of science and full of wonder. Come and see what makes chemistry cool and fun. Available breakout(s) 3

Jeff Meyer - Dancing Flames

Safety in the field of Plumbing. Available breakout(s) 1, 2 and 3

Sam Zupko, Cait Gregory, Izzy Montes - Charting Your Career Map: Navigating Your Path to Professional Success with Textron Aviation

Students will embark on a dynamic journey of self-discovery and strategic career planning in our breakout session, "Charting Your Career Map." Are you ready to take control of your professional trajectory and set sail towards your dream career within the aviation industry? This interactive 40-minute session is designed to empower you with the tools, insights, and inspiration needed to navigate your way to success. Available breakout(s) 1, 2 and 3

Danika Bielek - Kinesiology and Injury Prevention

Students will learn about the field of kinesiology (the science and study of human movement) and how it is used to increase physical performance and limit injuries. This interactive session focuses on exercises and assessments that give the participants better body-awareness. Available breakout(s) 2 and 3

Alicia Boor, Michelle Beran - GMO, Bioengineering and Ag - Let's Look Under the Label

Students will learn how to evaluate the terminology and background for GMOs and Bioengineering as it relates to food systems and agriculture. Available breakout(s) 1 and 2

Matthew Mazouch - Physics and your Home

Students will learn about different parts of homes and how physics is used when designing and building them. Students will then have the opportunity to use miniaturized examples of foundations to learn about settling and soil displacement. Available breakout(s) 1 and 2

Maggie Tracy - Agriculture in Our Society

Students will participate in discussion and activity outlining the the role Agriculture plays in our society. Available breakout(s) 1 and 2

Michael Oetken - How Virtual and Augmented Reality are Shaping the Future

Students will learn about how immersive technologies like virtual and augmented reality impact and shape the future of aerospace, manufacturing, health care, and entertainment industries. The breakout session will allow students to demo the latest VR and AR devices that industry professionals are currently using. Available breakout(s) 2 and 3

Rick Sloan - Water Water Everywhere, but REALLY?

Students will have the opportunity to experience a presentation demonstrating the availability, quality, and regional distribution of Water Resources. Available breakout(s) 1 and 2

Charlotte Cates and Laura Schlessiger - Linear Equations vs. The Avengers

Students will use clues to find each Avenger's graph and linear equation to solve locks to open a breakout box and collect a reward. Available breakout(s) 2 and 3

Nicolette Lindstrom, PharmD, BCPS - Pharmacy and the Science - A Prescription for Success

Pharmacists are some of the most in-0demand professionals working in STEM today, making this an attractive career option for those interested in the sciences to consider. Students will listen to one pharmacist's experience in this field and the exciting opportunities available to pharmacists today! Available breakout(s) 2 and 3

Sherry Rogers - Telescope and Multi-Wavelength Astronomy