workshop
online
in-person
youth (12+)
adult
Learn the basics of Python: an indispensable tool and creative outlet!
Description
The “Hello, Universe!” workshop offers an engaging and fun introduction to computer programming through Google’s highly popular Colab coding environment. Participants will explore foundational concepts that underlie computer programming while gaining hands-on experience writing their very first lines of code. Key topics covered in the workshop include Python syntax and data types, conditional logic, loops, and functions. To assess their learning, attendees will participate in a creative coding challenge that involves building a customized interactive application. Each person is guaranteed to leave the workshop with a newfound skills that they can proudly showcase to friends and family.
Requirements
Each participant must have access to a high-speed internet-connected laptop or desktop computer, as well as a Google Workspace (e.g. Gmail) account.
workshop
online
in-person
youth (12+)
adult
Learn to perform data analysis without the need for coding!
Description
The Spreadsheet Data Analysis workshop introduces participants to the essential concepts and methodologies of data analysis, using powerful spreasheet tools in place of computer programming. The session begins with a foundational overview of data and the strategies involved in basic data analysis. Participants will engage with Google Forms as a means of data collection, and will perform various techniques for summarizing and visualizing data in Google Sheets. The workshop concludes with a custom-tailored project that allows participants to apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills in a hands-on data exploration task.
Requirements
Each participant must have access to a high-speed internet-connected laptop or desktop computer, as well as a Google Workspace (e.g. Gmail) account.
workshop
online
in-person
youth (12+)
adult
Build your own insightful interactive learning materials with Desmos!
Description
This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Desmos, a widely used graphing calculator that offers a suite of powerful tools designed to promote mathematical exploration and visualization. Participants will delve into the rich functionalities of the flagship graphing calculator, the lesser-known matrix calculator and geometry calculator, and the brand new 3D calculator. Through guided exploration of these tools, attendees will have the opportunity to create their own educational resources using Desmos. This session is particularly beneficial for math teachers and students taking just about any math course.
Requirements
Each participant must have access to a high-speed internet-connected laptop or desktop computer, as well as a Desmos account.
workshop
online
in-person
adult
Create your own beautiful and thought-provoking visual aids!
Description
This workshop equips participants with skills for creating high-quality 2-dimensional graphics using GeoGebra, a powerful and widely-used mathematics software. The session begins with a comprehensive overview of the GeoGebra graphics interface, addressing considerations for optimizing graphics across various formats. It then explores advanced techniques such as animation and LaTeX formatting. Participants will learn how to export or embed graphics appropriately for their applications, culminating in a practical challenge where attendees will design a custom graphics template. This workshop is particularly suited for educators, scientific writers, and content developers seeking to enhance their visual communication capabilities.
Requirements
Each participant must have access to a high-speed internet-connected laptop or desktop computer, as well as a GeoGebra account.
workshop
online
in-person
youth (12+)
adult
Learn how to navigate using nothing but old-school offline techniques!
Description
The Map & Compass workshop begins with a classroom session which introduces foundational offline navigation concepts, including topographic map conventions and compass functionality. Participants will then move to a nearby ‘field’ location to engage in exercises that build essential skills such as landscape recognition, utilizing compass headings and bearings, and triangulation techniques. The session culminates in a fun challenge where small groups compete to locate their precise position on a map. Essential materials, including a map and compass, will be provided. This workshop fosters critical skills for offline navigation, and is particularly suitable for scouts, backpackers, and naturalists.
presentation
online
in-person
adult
Description
presentation
online
in-person
adult
Description
presentation
online
in-person
youth (12+)
adult
Description
presentation
online
in-person
adult
Description
presentation
online
in-person
adult
Description
This engaging presentation examines the concept of dimension, inviting the audience to transcend conventional 3D thinking and assumptions. Utilizing Edwin Abbott’s 1884 novella, Flatland, participants will grapple with the structure of “hyperspace,” the 4-dimensional realm that extends beyond our own universe in a manner analogous to how our universe extends from Flatland. A particular emphasis will be placed on the hypercube, a fundamental unit of hyperspace. By studying the properties and characteristics of its lower-dimensional counterparts — such as the square and the cube — the audience will gain valuable insights into the structure and inherent freedoms within hyperspace. This exploration aims to enhance understanding of complex spatial concepts and highlight the limits of human perception.