 Experts Program Schedule | For Grades 2-12
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| Elementary: Surfing on Sound Waves | ||
| Date | 5/5/2008 | |
| Time | 9:30am ET | |
| Grade Level(s) | 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Subjects | Sound Waves, Amplitude, Frequency | |
Description
What is sound? How do we hear it? Elementary school students can join COSI demonstrator Rachel Thompson as she explores the incredible topic of sound while showing some strange and unusual ways of making it. The presentation will help students better understand sound, sound waves, amplitude, frequency and how we hear through fun demonstrations and interactive hands-on experiments.
The test connection for this program is on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 2:30pm ET.
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| Forensic Psychology | ||
| Date | 5/5/2008 | |
| Time | 1:00pm ET | |
| Grade Level(s) | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Subjects | General knowledge of the study of psychology, social, and legal issues and current events as depicted in newspapers, magazines, and television | |
Description
Interested in learning more about the interface between mental illness and the criminal mind? Join Dr. Kukor to learn how alleged criminals are psychologically evaluated to determine if they are mentally fit to stand trial and criminally responsible. Terry Kukor Ph.D., ABPP (Forensic) is the Director of Clinical and Forensic Services for Netcare Corporation in Columbus, Ohio, a non-profit organization that provides crisis intervention and assessment services. He currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology of Miami University, and as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Drexel University.
Dr. Kukor has performed hundreds of forensic evaluations, and conducts workshops on risk and threat assessment in both clinical and forensic contexts. He graduated with a BA in Psychology from Marquette University, and went on to earn a Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Miami University. He is one of only 250 diplomats in forensic psychology in the country that have been certified by the American Board of Forensic Psychology.
Students should prepare questions in advance, based on the information sent to the teacher. The test connection will be on Thursday, May 1st at 2:30pm ET.
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| Gaining Muscle Mass | ||
| Date | 5/12/2008 | References & Biographies View additional topic or presenter information |
| Time | 9:00am ET | |
| Grade Level(s) | 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Subjects | Biology, Physiology, Nutrition, Health, Physical Education, Athletic teams | |
Description
Are you tempted to try dietary supplements to help increase your body weight and muscle mass? Dr. Jackie Buell will present the risks and issues of dietary supplementation. She will also reinforce how nutrition and workout commitments can positively influence your muscle mass. Dr. Buell is the Director of Sports Nutrition at The Ohio State University through the Department of Human Nutrition. Her background includes 11 years as a certified athletic trainer at the college level and 20 years of faculty experience.
Students should prepare questions in advance, based on the information sent to the teacher. The test connection for this program is scheduled on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:30pm ET.
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| Nutrition: Portion Distortion in the American Diet | ||
| Date | 5/19/2008 | References & Biographies View additional topic or presenter information |
| Time | 10:00am ET | |
| Grade Level(s) | 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Subjects | Health and Nutrition | |
Description
Do you think about how much food goes on your plate when you are really hungry? Dr. Jackie Buell will present some surprising information on portion distortion and some of the habits we let ourselves fall into that let our body weight creep up over time. Dr. Buell is the Director of Sports Nutrition at The Ohio State University through the Department of Human Nutrition. Her background includes 11 years as a certified athletic trainer at the college level and 20 years of faculty experience. She enjoys helping people think about a healthier diet to take care of their bodies.
Students should prepare questions in advance, based on the mock crime and other information sent to the teacher. The test connection for this program is on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 2:30pm ET.
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| Imaging Single Atoms and Molecules with the Scanning Tunneling Microscope | ||
| Date | 5/23/2008 | References & Biographies View additional topic or presenter information |
| Time | 1:00pm ET | |
| Grade Level(s) | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Subjects | Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science | |
Description
Students should have prior knowledge of:
- The periodic table of elements
- General structure of atoms (protons, electrons, neutrons)
Dr. Gupta uses a type of electron microscope that can image surfaces with atomic resolution and build structures one atom at a time. Single molecules can be synthesized on surfaces, and incorporated into molecular wires which conduct current. Nanoclusters of metal atoms can be built with atomic precision to explore how their properties evolve as a function of their size. These studies are related to the future of computing, electronics and energy technologies which hope to exploit the unique properties of nanoscale structures and materials.
Dr. Gupta has been an assistant professor of physics at Ohio State since 2004. In addition to science, his interests include reading, bicycling and whistling.
Students should prepare questions in advance, based on the information sent to the teacher. The test connection for this program is scheduled on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 3:00pm ET.
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| Genetic Counseling: The Faces of Genetic Disease | ||
| Date | 5/29/2008 | |
| Time | 9:00am ET | |
| Grade Level(s) | 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Subjects | Biology, genetics, ethics | |
Description
Students should have prior understanding of:
-Basic genetics
-DNA
-Genes
-Inheritance patterns, including multi-factorial inheritance
Matt Pastore, pediatric genetic counselor at The Regional Genetics Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, will be discussing how genetics affects all of our lives. In pediatric genetics, children with various birth defects, delays, and/or significant family history are evaluated to determine if they have an underlying genetic cause. Genetic counseling for several common conditions will be presented, including risk assessment, genetic testing, and psychosocial counseling. The importance of knowing one’s family history for his own personal health will also be discussed.
Students should prepare questions in advance, based on the information sent to the teacher. The test connection for this program is scheduled on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 2:30pm ET.
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