Afternoon Workshops:
1:15 to 2:45 pm
Exploring Higher Levels
Presenter: Steve Hawkins, 247-8063, hawkins.264@osu.edu
Location: Adventure Recreation Center - OAC Climbing Center, 855 Woody Hayes Drive
Age range: 9 to 17
Maximum number: 40
Challenge yourself! Learn how to safely climb on the climbing wall at the Outdoor Adventure Center. You'll love it! Appropriate for any age.
General Hospital - Behind the Scenes new!
Presenters: Renee Thorsvold DeCola, renee.thorsvold-decola@osumc.edu, 293-4222;
Michael Mandelkorn, michael.mandelkorn@osumc.edu, 293-7737;
Tom Schubert, thomas.schubert@osumc.edu, 293-4894
Location: 116 Atwell Hall, 453 W. 10th Avenue
Age range: 9 to 17
Maximum number: 10
Children will learn about "general hospital" concepts, such as how a patient is admitted and cared for in the hospital, and what is happening "behind the scenes". We will begin by talking to a nurse, becoming a "patient" and then move on to learn about hospital security, touring the control center and helipad. Next we will learn about the automated guided vehicles (robotic carts) that distribute and remove items throughout the hospital.
Math + Science = Engineering + Fun
Presenter: Pam Hussen, Academic Advisor
Location: Baker Systems Engineering Building - Room 210E, 1971 Neil Avenue
Age range: 12 to 17
Maximum number: 25
Is science fun for you? Is math interesting to you? We would like to show you how Industrial Engineers use math and science to solve problems in the work world and in society. We have a few activities planned in which you "become" an Industrial Engineer. You will have hands-on involvement in working on several simulations of "real world" situations. (Not open to previous participants)
Ohio - Long Ago and Far Away
Presenter: Dale Gnidovec, Curator, 292-6896, gnidovec.1@osu.edu
Location: Orton Hall - Foyer, 155 South Oval Mall
Age range: 9 to 17
Maximum number: 20
470 million years ago the land we call Ohio was under the ocean and was located 20 degrees south of the equator, about where Australia is today - Ohio was like the Bahamas! Come learn about ancient Ohio, including the neat animals that lived and died to become fossils. During the tour real fossils will be passed around, including trilobites and mammoth and mastodon teeth.
So you want to be a Vet? Tour of the OSU Veterinary Hospital
Presenters: Kristine McComis, 688-3517; Melissa Weber, 292-3752. Contact person: Kristine McComis, 688-3517, mccomis.2@osu.edu
Location: Veterinary Medicine Academic Building - Grand Lounge (meet in lobby), 1900 Coffey Road
Age range: 9 to 17
Maximum number: 18
The program will begin with learning about the Veterinary School Program ("So, you want to be a Vet?") and viewing some educational displays in the academic building. Students will then tour the hospital and observe students, technicians and clinicians treating both companion animals and farm animals in a teaching hospital/clinic setting.
Tour of Ohio Stadium
Presenter: Larry Romanoff, 292-7687, romanoff.1@osu.edu
Location: Ohio Stadium - Main Gate, 411 Woody Hayes Drive
Age range: 11 to 17
Maximum number: 25
Nestled snugly on the banks of the Olentangy River, stately Ohio Stadium is one of the most recognizable landmarks in all of college athletics. Built in 1922, the horseshoe-shaped structure is now in its 84th year as the home of Buckeye football. Meet at the main entrance of the stadium at 1:15 pm.
Tour of the Historic Costumes and Textiles Collection new!
Presenter: Gail Strege, 292-3090, strege.2@osu.edu
Location: Campbell Hall - Room 175, 1787 Neil Avenue
Age range: 9 to 17
Maximum number: 25
This museum features an extensive collection of historic clothing and accessories on display in the Geraldine Schottenstein Wing of Campbell Hall. The current exhibitions, "Flora in Fashion," and "From Field to Fashion" will be on display through June 12, 2010.
Tour of the Waterman Dairy Farm new!
Presenter: Reagan Bluel, bluel.1@osu.edu, 633-5173
Location: Main Dairy Barn, 2433 Carmack Rd., corner of Lane and Kenny
Age range: 9 to 17
Maximum number: 30
To tour the facility and learn about how your gallon of milk is produced.
Tour of the Wexner Center for the Arts new!
Presenter: Morgan Routson, mroutson@wexarts.org, 292-6493
Location: Mershon Auditorium, 1871 North High Street
Age range: 9 to 17
Maximum number: 45
Experience a guided architecture tour of Wexner Center for the Arts. Tours are always lively, interactive, and fun. Learn about upcoming exhibitions, film and concert offerings.
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