Session Topics and Speakers

SESSION TOPICS AND SPEAKERS The careers represented at this year’s conference are listed below. Select four AAUW, REDDING BRANCH, Inc. of these sessions to attend. Adults attending with girls are also encouraged WOMEN IN MATH & SCIENCE to sign up for sessions. Sessions will be assigned on a first come basis. (Sessions are subject to change.) CONFERENCE Shasta College Campus 6TH, 7TH, 8TH GRADE GIRLS A. Cardiac Ultra Sound, X-Ray Tech.- SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010 Carol Draeger 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. View a healthy and unhealthy heart on video. SHASTA COLLEGE Learn about how doctors diagnose heart 1555 Old Oregon Trail problems/conditions. Redding, California

B. Civil Engineer-General Field Eng. - Directions to College: From Interstate 5 take 299 East. Ashley Kellogg Take Old Oregon Trail Exit. Turn left at light, go Learn what it takes to be a civil engineer-do a under 299 overpass. Take second right turn to College hands on activity with a 3-D shape. North Parking Lot. Cafeteria is in Building 2000

C. Civil Engineer-Structural, Commercial- J. Meteorologist, KRCR- Chita Johnson Catherine Low Meet a local weatherperson and learn how she Design a structural framing for a commercial followed her dream. second floor in under 30 minutes. Learn the job responsibilities of a structural engineer. K. Mill Engineer-Cement & Concrete – Kelly Smith D. Computer Programmer/Software How do you make cement? Participate in a Consultant -Lindsey Schurig Dorsey hands-on demonstration of what materials are Learn what computer programming is and how it needed. What is a mill engineer? - Find out. is used today. Learn computer coding and program a robot to make a PB&J sandwich. L. Nursing Program Overview, Heart Sounds- Gee, Ledford, McBroome E. Dental Hygiene-Shasta College Program- How to become a nurse. Meet instructors and Karen Henderson students from Shasta College. Learn how to take Meet dental hygiene students from Shasta College. your blood pressure and measure your heart rate. Learn how you, too, can get into the Dental Hygiene Program. M. Nutrition in Schools, Baking, Related Job Fields - Denise Ohm F. Engineer –Research Scientist- Have fun and bake some bread---learn about Lori McNeill careers in nutrition. Learn what material engineering is. Watch a “materials magic show” demonstrating such N. Optometry, Opportunities, concepts as heat conductivity and magnetism. Requirements- Julie Gussenhoven Eyes are the windows to our body—view color, G. Environmental Scientist/Conservation digital photos of ocular disease Biology- Caitlin Bean Learn all about conservation biology and O. Park Ranger, CA State- Lori Martin environmental science with a nifty presentation. What does a park ranger do? Learn all about the jobs a park ranger does-park safety, natural & H. Forester/Fire Ecologist- cultural interpretation, and conservation. Keli McElroy/Lois Shoemaker Study the life science of a tree. Learn what P. Science Instructor - Priscilla Brutlag changes in a forest are affected by fire and Explore the qualifications of becoming a science drought. Learn about other forest service careers. teacher. Be a science sleuth to discover how science can solve mysteries. I. Forensic Scientist – Rebecca Gaxiola/Sara Larson Q. Veterinary Medicine and Live Animals- What does a criminologist do? Hands-on Susan Broaddus demonstration on footwear, hair, fingerprint A typical day in the life of a vet is never typical- examination and physical matches. Learn about UC Davis veterinary program.