About us:
Our non-profit hosts interactive STEM-related workshops for elementary and middle school girls. Our sessions take place during the weekend on Penn's campus and afterschool at our partner schools. We make an effort to plan unique activities that get kids to ask questions, be creative, and gain confidence as they learn! Registration is always free.
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Upcoming Workshops!
Date/Time:
Saturday, October 19th
Location: Penn’s Campus
Arch Building
(3601 Locust Walk)
3 - 4:30 PM, grades 4-6
Atmosphere Modeling Project
During the workshop, we'll
be creating a model of the
different layers of the
atmosphere with materials
of different densities. By
learning about the
composition and chemistry
of Earth's atmosphere,
we'll explore how the
atmosphere makes our
planet habitable!
This hands-on project will
be an opportunity for the
girls to spend an afternoon
engaging with science in a
fun and interactive way
with college mentors in
the field.
Workshop is free and all
materials provided.
Click the link HERE or
scan the QR code for
the registration form
Chemistry: pH and Lava Lamps 2/11 -
We had fun making lava lamps, building molecular models, and doing a color-changing pH experiment with red cabbage. We learned about acids and bases, atomic structure, and why oil and water don't like to mix!
Architecture - 4/2
We learned how architecture combines physics, engineering, and art while we built spaghetti-marshmallow bridges and tested the properties of different materials!
Strawberry DNA Extraction - 11/7
We introduce the wonderful world of genome science and explore the structure of genetic material. We saw genes up close with a hands-on activity where we extracted DNA from strawberries!
Chemistry: Phases of Matter - 11/13
During this session, we explore the science of phase changes through ice cream making, exploring polymerization with instant snow, and creating oobleck!
Intro to App Design - 11/11
Have you ever wondered how the apps on your phone work behind the scenes? Or what all goes into designing an app for millions to use? Come to our workshop to learn some introductory programming and even design your own app!
Intro to JavaScript - 11/18
Come learn introductory programming by exploring the language of JavaScript! In this workshop, students will learn the basic concepts of JavaScript, learn to talk directly to their website, and create their own JavaScript program using Repl.it! *Personal laptop is required
Video Production - 12/2
Come learn about the art of storytelling! Learn to edit, and produce your very own videos. Join us to exercise your creativity and learn how to use digital tools for video production.
Balloon Cars - 2/3
Learn about kinetic versus potential energy while we build and race our very own balloon cars!
Strawberry DNA Extraction - 2/3
In an extended version of our
previous DNA extraction workshop,
we will be extracting DNA from
strawberries and building models of
DNA.
Previous Workshops:
Special thanks to:
Microscopy Lab - 2/17
We learned how to use compound and
digital microscopes as we explored the
world microbiology. We looked at a
variety of plant and bacterial cells and
then made our own slides by staining
onion and cheek cells.
Neurosensory Workshop - 3/16
We explored how our senses work, the
Stroop effect, the science behind optical
illusions, and more. We modeled sections
of the brain with Play-Doh and our older
age group (grades 6-8) had the chance
to dissect a sheep brain!
Tech Workshops 9/22 and 9/29
On 9/22 we learned about
cybersecurity and web safety through
interactive games! In the following
week, we practiced different photo
editing techniques to exercise our
creativity!
4/13 Geology Workshop
We explored the science of
rock/fossil formation by modeling
these different geological processes.
In addition, students had rock, mineral,
and fossil samples to look at under
our microscopes!