1. Welcome to Engineering the Future 2012 ! South Dakota State University June 11 - 15

2. Engineering the Future 2012 Welcome ◦ Introductions (staff, intructors & participants)staffintructors  Schools and email addresses posted in workshop Wikiworkshop Wiki ◦ NCLB grant ◦ Materials (handouts and info posted online) ◦ Schedule  8:30 am – 4:30 pm each day (see online for details) ◦ General Stuff ◦ Course Requirements

3. Project Personnel (Contact information also posted in workshop Wiki) workshop Wikiworkshop Wiki Judy Vondruska – Physics Dept. judy.vondruska@sdstate.edu Office: 605-688-5859 Home: 605-693-4521 Cell: 605-691-5919 Dr. Suzette Burckhard – Civil & Environmental Eng. suzette.burckhard@sdstate.edu Office: 605-688-5316 Dr. Ken Emo – Education kenneth.emo@sdstate.edu

4. Primary Instructors Dr. Erin CortusAg & Biosystems Engineering Dr. Christopher HayAg & Biosystems Engineering Dr. Stephen GentMechanical Engineering Zachary GutzmerCivil Engineering & Environmental Engineering Dr. Madeleine AndrawisElectrical Engineering & Computer Science

5. Workshop Goals To develop a greater understanding of the nature of engineering To differentiate between science and engineering To develop engineering-focused activities for inclusion in the science classroom

6. Some General Stuff Dorm ◦ Check-in must be completed over lunch break today, if you have not already done so ◦ Lost key fee is $75!!!! Meals (all served in Student Union – please check workshop Wiki for specific local for each day) ◦ Breakfast: 7 – 8 am (on-campus participants) ◦ Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (everyone) ◦ Supper: 5 – 6 pm (on-campus participants) ◦ Off-campus participants are welcome to breakfast and dinner Break locations will vary each day (see Wiki)Wiki ◦ Around 10 am and 3 pm but may vary

7. Internet access should be available in 1 st floor lounge of Abbott Hall and in most used classrooms as of Monday afternoon. Open wireless also available in Student Union Parking (must have permit displayed!) ◦ Lot south of Daktronics Hall recommended Using Wellness Center Facilities ◦ Open 5 am – 9 pm ◦ $8/day pass available ◦ Pay at desk on 1st floor by exercise equipment More General Stuff

8. What to do in the evening ◦ SDSU Art Museum open until 5 pm ◦ Downtown and area shopping and refreshments ◦ Movies (http://brookingstheatre.com)http://brookingstheatre.com ◦ Walk through McCrory Gardens  new gorgeous Visitor’s Center! ◦ Thursday night - “Music on Main” - Nick’s Hamburger Shop ◦ Prairie Repertory Theatre production of “Steel Magnolia’s” in Brookings June 13-16 (call 688-6045 for tickets) ◦ Homework! More General Stuff

9. Be on time ◦ Every morning begins at 8:30 am ◦ Every afternoon begins at 12:30 pm Always wear your name tag (stars denote groups) No absences ◦ Stipends: $90/day based on participation Turn in assignments by 5 pm, Tuesday, June 19 You are your school’s representative for the project ◦ Share information upon your return to school HAVE FUN! Your Responsibilites

10. Workshop Requirements Daily homework related to engineering concepts and topics of the day Development of two lesson plans which incorporates both science and engineering activities. Aligned with the 5E instructional model. ◦ Details will be discussed during the last session of the day.

11. Questions???