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Saturday, June 18, 2011
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hypothesis:  The world is changing and today's youth boast the big voices and big ideas that create tomorrow's leaders. 

Command the future at the 2011 Youth Science Summit, hosted by the Science Center's 2011 Youth Infusion Board.  Dialogue on hot science topics, interact with leading professionals, and advocate for advancement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). 

Every generation needs a new revolution: what will you do to STEMulate change?

Cost: $10 per student, ages 13-18

What’s included: Each student ticket includes a t-shirt; light breakfast; lunch; Youth Science Summit programming and the “Do Science” Labs; all-day admission to the Science Center and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition; and access to the 5 p.m. IMAX film, Roar: Lions of the Kalahari. The event ends at 5pm; the Science Center will close at 9pm on Saturday, June 18.

This event is SOLD OUT.

Attire: Casual; closed-toe shoes recommended for participation in planned activities

Parents/Guardians: There’s a session for you just before pick-up time! Join Science Center staff at 4pm to learn more about the Youth Science Summit activities, the Louisville Regional Science Fair and meet with representatives from colleges and universities.

Program Day Details
Students will “Meet the Pros” listed below during Speed Mentoring sessions and learn more about their careers and educational paths:

• Al Bolander, Optics Engineer, Grote Industries
• Michael Bradshaw, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Hanover College
• Ankur Gopal, Chief Operating Officer, Agent 511
• Charity Howard, Product Technologist, KFC Food Innovation & Technology
• Jay Hoying, PhD., Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Therapeutics, Cardiovascular Innovation Institute
• Kathleen Klueber, PhD., Chair, Natural Science Department, Spalding University
• Susan Olson, VP of Analytical Research, Genscape
• Eli Pendleton, M.D., Assistant Professor and Director of Newburg Clinic, University of Louisville Family Medicine
• David Riggs, P.E., C.F.E.I., Senior Forensic Engineer, Donan Engineering Co., Inc.
• Michael Schroeder, Texas Regional Manager / Senior Forensic Engineer, Donan Engineering Co., Inc.
• Alison Seward, Platform Engineer TMNF, GE Appliances

During the Hot Topics sessions, students will join representatives from the American Red Cross Louisville Area Chapter to discuss natural disaster response and preparedness.

Do Science!
Have you ever wanted to learn more about robot assisted surgery or create a robotic “monster?” Perhaps you’d prefer to learn how to tie a surgical knot or extract DNA from your own cheek cells? The “Do Science” labs offered during the 2011 Youth Science Summit will focus on Biomedicine and Robotics. Event participants will engage in 10 different hands-on stations that feature real-world techniques found in engineering and medical laboratories throughout the world. Students will make observations, record data, and engage in science on an advanced level… their level! 

Representatives from the following Colleges/Universities will attend the Parent/Guardian Session, which will take place at 4pm just prior to the end of the Youth Science Summit:

• Hanover College
• Spalding University
• University of Kentucky
   

Program Day Timeline

9:30 a.m.          
Teen Check-in     

10:00 a.m.          
Light breakfast/Kick-off Speaker   
Remarks from Youth Board members and Jo Haas, Executive Director, Louisville Science Center

10:30 a.m.           
Break into groups/common activity   

Noon – 1 p.m.    
Lunch/Activity discussion    
Lunch provided courtesy of Papa John’s

1– 1:45 p.m.      
Break-out session opportunities: 
1. Speed Mentoring Session   
2. “Fish Bowl” Activity    
3. “Hot Topic” discussion    
4. Do Science Labs   

2– 2:45 p.m.     
Break-out session opportunities: 
1. Speed Mentoring Session  
2.  “Fish Bowl” Activity    
3. “Hot Topic” discussion   
4. Do Science Labs   

3– 3:45 p.m.    
Break-out session opportunities:
1. Speed Mentoring Session   
2. “Fish Bowl” Activity    
3. “Hot Topic” discussion   
4. Do Science Labs   

3:30-4 p.m.      
Parent/Guardian check-in   

4 – 4:45 p.m.  
Closing sessions 
1. Teens     
2. Parents/Guardians   

5:00 p.m.        
Event ends; participants have the opportunity to attend the 5pm IMAX film and will also have access to exhibit galleries until 9pm.