Announcement: 
►►► Due to the expectation of a major winter storm in the area, the program has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 29.
►►► If you cannot attend on that date, contact Fair Director Susan LaFosse at lafosse@sunydutchess.edu for a refund of your registration fee.   

	Presented with support from IBM
Sponsored by DCC and the Dutchess Community College Foundation

Take a look here at some pictures of exciting activities at past fairs!
Mailing flyer - PDF file

There will be NO registration available on the morning of the event. Online registration will open February 4th and remain open while space is available. We will make every effort to schedule you for the four main workshops you request. The earlier in February that you register the more likely you are to get all of your preferred choices.  There is a registration fee of $5, payable by cash or check only. 

Buddy requests will be made on a first come, first served basis. If you and a friend want to attend the exact same workshops in the exact same order, put both of your names and contact information on the SAME registration page. We will do our best to honor your request but cannot guarantee it. You WILL receive an email confirmation with your workshop schedule once payment has been received.  BE SURE TO PRINT THIS SCHEDULE OUT AND BRING IT WITH YOU ON SATURDAY AS IT WILL BE THE ONLY SCHEDULE YOU WILL GET.

Complimentary refreshments of juice, water, bagels, fruit, cheese and donuts will be available in the 2nd floor lobby after each session.

Parents and teachers can spend the morning attending separate workshops that were created just for them. These workshops do not require any pre-registration. “Calling All Parents” is a list of the workshops for them.  New this year will be a workshop for middle school math/science teachers to explore female-friendly math & science teaching and learning strategies.  Due to fire safety regulations, adults will not be allowed into the workshops with you because of overcrowding. If you are going to be dropped off, be sure to tell your parents to pick you up in the Washington Hall Lobby at 1 PM.

As you go on to read the Program Offerings consider selecting a workshop that is completely new to you – take a good educational risk and you may be greatly surprised! 

If you have any questions you can call 431-8550, or 431-8000 ext 3787. See you at "Math and Science Matter…Especially for Young Women"!

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 -- Program begins with Welcome in Dutchess Hall Theater.
8:30 to 9:00 -- Walk to Washington Center for refreshments and workshops.
9:00 to 9:50 -- Session  I
10:00 to 10:50 -- Session  II
11:00 to 11:50 -- Session  III
12:00 to 12:50 -- Session  IV

The Welcome Program will begin promptly at 8:00 AM.  During each Activity Block you will have the opportunity to attend one of the 50-minute programs. These activities will take place in various rooms and laboratories in Washington Center.

The following is a list of programs to be offered in 2008. 

1.  Simple Geometry, Exotic Graphics - Discover how simple ideas from basic geometry can be used to create stunning self-similar graphs. This will be an interactive workshop; after learning about the basic ideas involved, each participant will use a computer to design and print out her own self-similar graph.

2.  Astronomy - Journey to the sun and planets, and even through time, without leaving the building. The Solar System and the stars will be considered with the help of computers and telescopes.

3.  Shaking and Quaking - Investigate the geology & physics of earthquakes. Where & why do earthquakes occur?  What destruction results?  Can we build buildings to better withstand the shaking & quaking? Participants will explore these questions through hands-on activities.

4.  Coloring Maps & Crossing Bridges - Color maps, build and solve puzzles, and get an introduction to the exciting branch of mathematics called graph theory. These are NOT the typical graphs you are used to seeing in school. Come on in to learn something really different. 

5.  Chemical Wizardry - It’s not magic, or is it? See exciting demonstrations used in the chemistry program at DCC.

6.  “Phooling” with Physics - Pour laser light down the drain, catch lightening in a bottle, and "blow up" some marshmallows. You’ll have a great time finding out what puts the “phizz” in the physical world.

7.  Fold Me! - Explore the link between mathematics and the art of paper folding.

8.  Expedition in Search of Fossils - Sift through an ore matrix to discover and then keep 7 – 20 million-year old fossils (Miocene Epoch). Participants will also learn how to identify their fossils.

9.  LEGO Robotics - Play with Lego Mindstorm robots while learning basic programming principles. You will program the robots to perform fun and exciting missions.

10.  Fun with Chemistry - Work in an actual chemistry lab and make slime, "gummy worms", and have fun with other hands-on activities.   

11.  Solar Cars - Assemble a model solar car and learn how and why solar energy could be a ‘fuel’ for the future.

12.  A Glimpse into Geometry - Create your own geoboard and see how geometric shapes are formed and how they relate to each other. You will be able to take your geoboard with you too.

13.  Make “Scents” out of Science - Create your own personal fragrance or lipgloss. Also, design a genetic bracelet that is all about you! Working in teams, you’ll have an opportunity to develop your own take-away products while learning the science behind it. What makes you left-handed or why your eyes are blue – your bracelet will be something you can share with family and friends.

14.  Life Without a Backbone - As humans, we take our spine for granted. However, most animals don’t have a backbone, or even a skeleton. Come and see some of these creatures “up close and personal.” In this workshop, you’ll get a chance to handle and feed aquatic and land-based invertebrates. You’ll investigate their behaviors and responses to their surroundings. Find out more about some animals that live “life without a backbone.”

15.  What Did We Do before Calculators? - After elementary school most of us use the calculator to do big arithmetic problems. But what did people do BEFORE calculators? Try simple math problems using log tables, an abacus, and base 60 instead of the decimal system.

16. Sustainable Design in Architecture - Explore methods to create 'green' buildings.

Registration is now Closed.

Calling all Parents! Attend any one or several of these special sessions just for you.
 

Directions:  Click here for county map.   Click here for directions to campus.   Click here for campus map. Park in Lot D, walk up hill to quadrangle. Washington Center for Art and Science is on the left.

● We've collected some great Web Sites that can tell you more about the Science and Math you'll learn about at the fair.  Click here for details!

AWARDS received by "Math and Science Matter - Especially for Young Women":
► Recipient of 2007 Judges' Citation for Excellence in a Community Relations Program from The State University of New York Council for University Advancement (SUNY CUAD).
► Dutchess Community College received a Commendation from the Dutchess County Legislature for this program and its commitment to providing quality educational programs for the local community.
► The 2007 Dutchess County ATHENA Award was presented to Susan LaFosse, Director of Math and Science Matter...Especially for Young Women. The ATHENA Award is a nationally and internationally recognized program that celebrates individuals for professional excellence, for providing valuable service to their community and for assisting women in their attainment of professional goals and leadership skills.

Take a look here at some pictures of exciting activities at past fairs!