Breakout Sessions
Interested in hosting a breakout session?
Industry leaders, EMU Departments, EMU Clubs and other community partners can apply to lead a hands-on breakout session for the conference.
Exhibition spaces available now!
Interact with participants before the conference, during passing times, and during lunch. Exhibitioners often have interactive displays and swag to engage participants.
Fall 2023 Breakout Sessions
Sessions feature STEM learning activities as well as networking with professionals and EMU students who lead hands-on sessions. The Digital Dudes program will offer two interactive breakout sessions. Students will be split into two groups and will switch sessions after lunch.
Our list of breakout sessions will update as sessions are confirmed.
Fall 2023 Breakout Sessions
Project Design and Engineering Technology
Brought to you by: Eastern Michigan University
Learn what it takes to make a fidget spinner. Use melted plastic and casting to create your own!
Location: Sill Hall
Virtual Reality/Interior Architecture/Interior Design
Brought to you by: Eastern Michigan University
Students will have thee hands-on activities:
- Use computer software to create a sketch up and build 3D model of residential house.
- Experience using a virtual reality headset viewing their own design.
- Draft a house plan with furniture template and choose interior finishes.
Location: Sill Hall
Planes Are A Guy's Best Friend
Brought to you by: Eastern Michigan University
Ready for an adventure? The sky's the limit! Learn how pilot professionals play your favorite routes in the sky, From picking a destination to the weather necessary to take the sky to taking off with blue skies ahead. Join the Aviation team as we show you behind-the-scenes of flight planning and different opportunities in this field.
Location: Roosevelt Hall
The Case of the High School Hooligans: A CSI & Demos Activity
Brought to you by: Eastern Michigan University
Students will examine crime scene evidence using classic CSI techniques such as finger printing, document analysis, infrared spectral analysis, and chemical analysis to solve a mystery. The mystery involves vandalism at a high school includes threatening notes, a break-in, and the subsequent arrest of suspects and the investigation of other persons of interest. Student teams will examine a crime scene. They will analyze evidence and present it to a grand jury who will decide whether the suspects should be prosecuted. Students will also see fascinating chemical demonstrations.
Location: Mark Jefferson Science Complex
Dance Disaster Building Construction
Brought to you by: EMU Society of Women Engineers
In this activity, students will get to design and build a concert venue that can withstand the wildest crowds and the loudest music, all while staying within a strict budget. Think about the materials they'll need to use, the shape of the building, and how they'll make sure it can support the weight of all those cheering fans. Students wil get to test their creation by turning up the volume! Not only will they get to show off their creative side, but they'll also learn about the science and engineering behind building strong structures. So grab your hard hat and get ready to rock!
Location: Student Center
Building Body Parts! Expand dropdownBrought to you by: NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics In this breakout session, learn how body parts are built for patients in the world or prosthetics! Participants will practice using a 3D scanner and CAD system for shape capture, how to assemble prosthetic limbs and how our body's electrical current is used operate a myoelectric "robot" hand!
Location: Student Center
Electrical Engineering 101 - Learn how to build circuits Expand dropdownBrought to you by: SEMI Foundation and Eastern Michigan University Student Engineers
Students will learn the basics of what is a circuit and how to build a circuit using a kit which participants can take home with them.
Location: Student Center
Become a Nurse - Learn the basics of First Aid Expand dropdownBrought to you by: Eastern Michigan University Nursing
Learn the basics of first aid from EMU Nursing Students. They will share their experiences with the nursing program and what it takes to go to nursing school.
Location: Student Center
Campus Tour Expand dropdownBrought to you by: Eastern Michigan University Admissions
Have you ever wondered what a college campus looks like? Take a tour of all the wonderful places on the campus of EMU. See dorm rooms, and science complex. library, a brand-new engineering building and so much more!
Location: Student Center
FUNdamentals of coding with Micro:bit Expand dropdownBrought to you by: EMU Women in Computer Science
Students will learn about the basics of coding, familiarize themselves with the hardware and software components of a Micro:bit, and work through some programming projects with the Micro:bit. The students will be able to test their projects and see their code come to life!
Location: Pray-Harrold Building
A-MAZE-ing Drone Race Expand dropdownBrought to you: EMU Women in Computer Science
Students will be tasked with navigating drones through an indoor maze/course. They will learn how to fly the drone, do tricks, and there will be teams competing to get the fastest time through the course.
Location: Pray-Harrold Building
Your Digital Tattoo: Cyber Safety and Security Expand dropdownBrought to you by: Washtenaw Area Council for Children This workshop will discuss our online lives and ways to protect our information and ourselves. Participants will experience a choose-your-own-adventure online game and learn how your Digital Tattoo is formed. Topics include protecting our Online Privacy, Digital Reputation, Cyberbullying, Sexting, Online Predators, and Online Security.
Location: Halle Library
Learning the Basics to Become a Cybersecurity Professional Expand dropdownBrought to you by: EMU Information Assurance Club
This session will introduce the different topics in cybersecurity and will offer hands-on applications in a computer lab. We will be doing some competitions and giving away great prizes.
Location: Halle Library