Breakout Sessions

Fall 2022 Conference Breakout Sessions

  • Build a Candy Selector Machine

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    Brought to you by: Promess


    Summary:

    So many talents are needed to make an idea a reality. Using your talents and the items provided, come up with a machine to pick which candy to eat. Then, test your communication skills to see how well someone else can assemble your design. Awards will be given, and of course.. there will be candy!

    Location: TBA


    Interest Areas: Engineering, Manufacturing
  • We Don’t Need to be Unicorns Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Cisco


    Summary:

    Get a chance to experience what it is to work in cyber security. In the Cisco session, you will learn all about hacking. Also, you will learn about pathways for girls like you to get into cybersecurity. Cisco women professionals will discuss the importance of earning certifications in the industry and the need for women in STEM careers. Cyber Security has the largest career growth outlook and highest earning potential in the United States.

    Location: Sill Hall


    Interests: CyberSecurity
  • Virtual Reality in Interior Architecture & Interior Design Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Eastern Michigan University


    Summary:

    Students will have three hands-on activities:

    1. use computer software- Sketchup- to build 3D model of a residential house
    2. experience a Virtual Reality headset viewing our own design students' work
    3. draft a house plan and choose interior finishes.

    Location: 201 & 209 Roosevelt Hall


    Interests: Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Virtual Reality 

  • Make Your Own Cosmetics with Chemical Engineering  Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Eastern Michigan University


    Summary:

    Did you ever wonder what goes into your makeup? Learn how to make your own cosmetics while learning chemistry. You may want to build your own makeup empire! 

    Location: 241 Mark Jefferson Science Complex


     Interests: Entrepreneurism, Chemical Engineering 

  • It's a Fashion Innovation!! Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Eastern Michigan University


    PM session only

    Summary:

    Students will learn about the Fashion Marketing Innovation degree and the career paths in the fashion industry. The Fashion Innovation session will include the overview and of designing and pattern development of a dress from concept to creation. Each student will add embellishments to a prototype miniature dress to take with them.

    Location: 212 Roosevelt Hall


    Interests: Entrepreneurism, Fashion, Design, Marketing 

  • How to Create Prosthetic Devices For Patients Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Nova Care


    Summary:

    This breakout session will teach basic prosthetic concepts and construction of lower limb prosthetic devices. It will also allow participants to use a 3D scanner and CAD/CAM software for shape capture and device design. Learning objectives include:

    • Basic prosthesis assembly and alignment
    • Use of 3D scanner and Omega CAD software
    • Anatomical landmarks associated with lower limb prosthetic devices
    • Overview of prosthetic components and terms

    Location: 241 Mark Jefferson


    Interests: Healthcare, Prothstatist, Medical Fields 

  • A Career in Occupational Therapy Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Eastern Michigan University


    PM session only

    Summary:

    This session will introduce you to the field of occupational therapy and the many interesting roles an occupational therapist can have. This session will include an overview and some hands-on activities.

    Location: 207 & 209 Marshall Building


    Interests: Healthcare, Occupational Therapist 

  • La-Z-Boy Data Divas present Teamwork Relay Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: La-Z-Boy


    Summary:

    Businesses work best with collaboration and teamwork! Join the Data Divas of La-Z-Boy for an interactive relay. Each team of 4-5 will face of series of challenges working within their team and with the other teams to build something great!

    Location: Student Center


    Interests: Data Science, Computer Scince, Data Anaylics, Manufactuing

  • Build a Bridge & Compete Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: US Army Corps of Engineering and the EMU ROTC


    Summary:

    The US Army Corps of Engineers along with EMU ROTC Cadre and Cadets will teach about bridge engineering with a follow-on K'NEX Bridge Building competition. The competition will be challenging, fun and will test your engineering design. The most efficient bridge will win a prize!

    Location: Roosevelt Hall


    Interests: Engineering, Civil, Engineering, Military, Architecture 

  • Save The Conference!!  Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Dynatrace


    Summary:

    The Digital Diva Conference has been hacked by digital pirates! Work together with our fearless Dynatrace leaders to save the day and capture the final treasure. During this session you will work on a series of tech related puzzles to locate the grand prize.

    Location: Student Center


    Interests: Cyber Security

  • Girl Power! Build an Electric Motor with the Women in Computer Science Club! Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Women in Computer Science Club, EMU


    Summary:

    Are you considering a career in Computer Science or Engineering? In this session, you will learn how to build a simple motor using a battery and a piece of wood. With this project, you will get to recycle discarded hardware and give it a new life and purpose. This session encourages computer science and engineering college majors and careers.

    Location: Student Center


    Interests: Computer Science, Engienering

  • How Secure Are You? - A Look At Information Security with Domino's Pizza Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Domino's


    Summary:

    What does information security have to do with pizza? A lot more than you’d think! Our session will discuss how security affects not only a company the size of Domino’s but also your everyday life. Topics will include mobile and social media security (and how innocent social media posts can lead to disaster), how to spot a phishing email, and an overview of some of the many career opportunities within information security. This will be an interactive session, with games and potential prizes!

    Location: Student Center


    Interests: Technology careers

  • Campus Tour Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Eastern Michigan University


    Summary:

    Would you like to see a college campus? EMU has so much to offer and great student spaces. Start off with a tour of a typical dorm room, then head to our newest building Sill Hall, followed by Strong Hall, the Science Complex, The REC IM, and Hallie Library. 

    Location: Student Center


    Interests: College, Higher Education, EMU

  • Learning About Electricity with Arduinos Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Society of Women Engineers @ EMU


    Summary:

    We will learn about how electrical circuits work and then we will apply the theory to build our own circuits with Arduino microcontrollers!

    Location: Sill Hall


    Interests: Electrical and Computer Engineering 

  • Cyber Security Company Defense! Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Women of Cyber Security


    Summary:

    In this breakout room you'll learn the ins and outs of what it takes to be a true cyber detective! We'll walk you through a fun game teaching you how to code, crack passwords, and about social engineering. You can also learn about future career paths within cyber security and what's best for you! The top players will be receiving a certificate and a prize!

    Location: Sill Hall


    Interests: Cyber Security 

  • Coding the Physical World Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Code 313


    Summary:

    Students will perform basic physical tasks using LEDs, buttons, and sensors to see how computer programming gives physical devices the ability to interact with their environment. The workshop is provided through a mix of web-based and physical exercises, with students writing and running code in the browser and then downloading code to their physical devices for further testing and exploration.

    Location: EMU Library


    Interests: Technology careers 

  • Not All Birds Go South For the Winter. Building a Cozy Home for the Birds  Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Eastern Michigan University


    Summary:

    This is a team competition to build the bird house for the birds who don't fly south for the winter. Each team will design and create a birdhouse using recycled materials. You will learn construction theory and design as you are guided by a graduate student. The team with the best design wins a prize! All teams get to take their birdhouse to their school to hand in the school yard. 

    Location: Sill Hall


    Interests: Engineering, Contruction Management 

  • Planes are a Girls Best Friend  Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Eastern Michigan University


    Summary:

    Ready for an adventure! The sky’s the limit! Learn how professionals plan your favorite routes in the sky. From picking a destination, to the weather necessary to take to the sky, to taking off with blue skys ahead. Join the all female aviation team as we show you the behind the scenes of flight planning and the different opportunities for women in this field.

    Location: Roosevelt Hall


    Interests: Aviation Managment, Aviation Operations, and Pilot 

  • Digital Decisions Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Washtenaw Area Council for Children


    Summary:

    Digital Decisions: Choose Your Own Adventure Join us in this fun digital module story where you choose your own adventure. You will make choices as a digital character, Jess, a high schooler, navigating the internet and social media. Along the way, you will encounter tricky & risky situations and your digital footprint will decide your fate. Learning Objective: Participants will learn how to protect personal information online, identify phishing scams, and ways to protect their physical safety. Topics will include cyberbullying, sexting, online predator/human trafficking, digital reputation, and privacy and security.

    Location: EMU Library


    Interests: Cyber Security, Online Safety

  • Mosaic Film Exerience Presents Story Telling Through Media  Expand dropdown

    Brought to you by: Mosaic


    Explore story telling as you use an app to document it. Small groups will work together to develop a public service announcement, film it, edit it and share it. Filming will take place in the Student Center of EMU. Cell Phones needed for this session. 

    Location: Student Center


    Interests: Film, media, story telling