Presenter Name & Short Description
STEAM at La Moille
Dylan Lovgren and Jordan Cromwell
Presentation and hands-on activities of what is done at LaMoille High School.
Animal Genetics
Mikaylah Graham
Exploring genetic tables with live Guinea Pigs.
Mystery Challenge
Extreme STEAAM Dream Team
It is a mystery and it's a challenge.
Photoshop Mix
Mikaylah Graham
Learn the basics of Photoshop.
Newton's Law of Motion (Newton's Ninja Warrior Challenge)
Ogelsby Washington Students
Participants will attempt to "master" each of the twelve challenges using Newton's 1st Law of Motion. For the 2019 Conference, only one participant got close with 10/12 challenges. Will you be the 1st Newton Ninja Warrior?
Forensic Science
Jeff Biederstedt
Students learn about forensic science concepts, including some basic techniques for evaluating crime scene evidence, with an emphasis on DNA testing.
Harry Potter Escape Room
Raven McSherry & Trinity Wheeler
Use Harry Potter themed clues to escape the room.
Smart Grid - Electric Wiring
Katie Shevokas
Learn how to use electric wiring to light up mini smart houses and the community.
Women in Leadership
Alexandria Collier
Women are rising up! As women, we face many challenges. We will be exploring these challenges through honest discussions and engaging activities. Let's make a difference!
Women in Science
Alexandria Collier
Women in science solve many problems but we can't seem to solve the under-representation women face in the science field. We will be discussing controversial topics and gender roles that women experience specifically in science. We will explore these topics through honest discussions and engaging activities.
Virtual Reality
U of I Extension
Investigating a Murder Mystery
La Moille H.S. Students
There has been a murder and you have to use the clues to figure out who did it.
Mathematical Paradoxes and Conundrums
Rachel Berger
1=0? Vanishing area? Let's explore some of mathematic's most confounding and interesting paradoxes and conundrums. Think math is always black and white? Think again.
Architecture - The Making of Place
Ryan Keutzer, Studio K Architecture
Architecture - The Making of Place allows you to step in the shoes of an Architect and create a place we’re all familiar with, a home.
You’ll take the needs of a “client” and create a one of a kind place, just for them.
Go Pro Video Editing
St. Mary's in Dekalb
Come learn how to use the Go-Pro software to make stunning movies!
Marshmallow Bridge Building
La Moille H.S. Career Expo class
Bridge building competition using only marshmallows and skewers. Bring a team of 2-4 or come on your own and join a group at the session. Prizes awarded!
Mad City Simulation
Wendy Coffey, Financial Plus
Take your life into your own hands! A real life simulation of what adult-life will be like.
Let's Talk Tech
Derek Sheaves, Carus Corp.
We will discuss different technologies that we use every day and dig into how that technology works and more importantly WHO makes the technology work. Let’s look at available job fields, especially the ones that we have available locally. We will discuss education and training options to enter the tech field. Then look at job growth outlook and answer the all-important question of salary range. Come find out where you can fit into the field of Information Technology and be a part of “The Tech Movement”.
Green Screen with DoInk App
St. Mary's in Dekalb Students
Have you ever needed to do a school project reporting the news? Download the Do Ink App for $2.99 and come learn how to use Green Screen Technology to put yourself in any location!
Tinkercad for 3D Printing
St. Mary's in Dekalb Students
Design your own key chain, building or bridge using the free software called Tinkercad. This software can then send your design to a 3D printer.
Air Cars
La Moille H.S. Career Expo class
Build a car propelled by air only. Prizes awarded!
Mental Health/ Substance Abuse
Maurice Betts
Stop Motion Animation with Legos
St. Mary's in Dekalb Students
Download the free app Stop Motion Studio, bring a few Lego people and base, and learn how to use stop-motion to make a short movie. It's loads of fun!
Rube Goldberg Competition
Dwayne Mentgen
Take a look at ways people preform complicated approaches in doing simple tasks. Click the link provided to sign up! fs24.formsite.com/shimba/iamrnxvtww/index.html