Summer Study 2003 - Wednesday, August 6

Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 07:30 to 08:30

Breakfast (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 08:00 to 09:00

Phase I Open Computer Lab (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 08:30

Phase II Meet in McCarty Entrance Lobby (3rd Floor, Lobby Level) to depart for Phase II Workshops.

Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 09:00 to 10:15

Computer Lab: Web Design (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Terry Thompson, UW DO-IT Technology Specialist

  • Collaborate with other Phase I Scholars to create the 2003 Scholar web page.
Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 09:00 to 12:00

Phase II Workshops:

  • The Game of Life and Image Processing (Sieg Hall 228) Richard Ladner, Professor, Computer Science Professor, University of Washington
  • Human Interface Technology Lab (Ocean Sciences Room 111) Bruce Campbell, Human Interface Technology Lab, University of Washington
  • World Wide Access (LUTE Lab, Engineering Library) Wendy Chisholm. World Wide Web Consortium, Accessibility Specialist
  • As the World Turns (Academic Computing Center (ACC) Room 044) Deb Schmitt, Science and Math Instructor, South Kitasp School District
Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 10:15 to 10:45

Snack Break (Outside HUB 106B, 1st Floor)

Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 10:45 to 12:00

BIOHAND Workshop (HUB Room 200ABC, 2nd Floor) Tekie Mehary, UW Department of Bioengineering

  • Become a bioengineer for a day and create a Biohand.
  • See a demonstration of biomaterials that are implantable in the body.
Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 12:00 to 12:15

Staying Connected (HUB Room 200ABC, 2nd Floor) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

  • Check-in and chat about DO-IT workshops, assignments, and daily events.
Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 12:15 to 14:00

Lunch (HUB Food Court, HUB, Ground Floor)

  • Visiting (outside HUB 1st Floor)
  • Open Computer Lab (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)
Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 14:00 to 15:15

Web Portfolio Lab: It's Your Career (HUB 106B, 1st Floor) Scott Bellman, DO-IT Program Coordinator/Counselor

  • Analyze your skills and interests and apply them to careers.
  • Explore the coolest jobs and hottest careers for your future.
Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 14:00 to 15:15

Phase II: Effective Interview Strategies: First Impressions Count! (HUB Room 200ABC) Michael Richardson, DO-IT Project Coordinator

  • Learn tips for a successful job interview.
  • Discuss strategies to tell employers about your skills, experiences and necessary job accommodations.
Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 15:15 to 15:45

Snack Break (Outside HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 15:45 to 17:00

What is Nanotechnology? (HUB Room 200ABC, 2nd Floor) Tom Butler, UW Nanotechnology Student Association

  • Find out what the field of nanotechnology is all about.
Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 15:45 to 17:00

Phase II: Open Computer Lab (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 17:00 to 18:30

Dinner (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 18:45

Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby to depart for evening event at Kane Hall.

Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 19:00 to 20:30

Keynote Presentation and Reception (Kane Hall, Walker-Ames Room) Dr. Peter Rieke, Mobility Engineering Inc.

  • Listen to Dr. Rieke, a scientist, inventor, and mountain climber with paraplegia, share his personal stories and adventures.
Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 21:00 to 22:30

Evening Dorm Activities

  • Outdoor sports activities take place on Denny Field outside across from McCarty Hall (Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lounge, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level).
  • Computer simulations and games (McCarty Hall Library, 3rd Floor).
  • Visiting, board games, crafts & more (McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lounge or 3rd Floor Lounge).
Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 23:00

Goodnight! All Scholars must be in their rooms in McCarty Hall.