All participants are REQUIRED to sign up during AISES National Conference registration in order to attend these special activities. Space is limited and some activities require a purchased ticket.
Wednesday, October 18 (Pre-conference day)
STEM Activity Day
Wednesday, October 18 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Audience - 250 pre-college students (middle school and high school only)
Sponsored by The Boeing Company
This fun, interactive day of activities will include hands-on STEM-themed ideas and challenges. Start your AISES National Conference off right with a full afternoon of STEM activities and information. This event includes chances to win great prizes! STEM Activity Day will feature a Marketplace where middle school and high school students and educators can learn more about AISES PK-12 opportunities! Food and beverages will be provided.
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9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Badge Pickup at Registration Desk 12:00 p.m. - 12:20 p.m. Orientation - The Boeing Company 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. AISES PK12 Marketplace 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Session Block One 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. BREAK (go to next activity) 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Session Block Two 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. BREAK (go to next activity) 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Session Block Three
Thursday, October 19 (First conference day)
Industry Partner & University Site Tours
Amazon Fulfillment Center - GEG1
10010 West Geiger Boulevard, Spokane, WA
Bus ride: 15 minutes
Thursday, October 19 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Pickup/Meeting Location - Southside of Spokane Convention Center in the turnout near breezeway
Tour participants will get a full tour of GEG1 - an Amazon Robotics Sortable Fulfillment Center. You will get to see the process from inbound to outbound, along with Amazon Robotics technology.
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Max: 55 attendees
Audience: College students and pre-college seniors only
Special instructions or requirements for the attendees of the tour:
- Name on conference registration must match government ID.
- For safety reasons, participants must wear close-toed shoes and hair secured above their shoulders.
- No cell phones allowed in the building.
- Tours will be divided into groups of fifteen.
Agenda
1:30 p.m. Load Bus at Spokane Convention Center 1:45 p.m. Depart Spokane Convention Center 2:00 p.m. Arrive at GEG1, Amazon Rep to check in with site participants. Break into groups of 15. 2:15 p.m. Tours start. 4:15 p.m. Tours end 4:20 p.m. Load bus and depart GEG1 4:45 p.m. Arrive back at Spokane Convention Center
Albeni Falls Dam Tour
2376 E Hwy 2, Oldtown ID 83822
Bus ride: 45 minutes
Thursday, October 19 from 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Pickup/Meeting Location - Southside of Spokane Convention Center in the turnout near breezeway
The tour of Albeni Falls Dam will include an overview of the project and its primary mission areas (Hydropower, Flood Risk Reduction, Fish and Wildlife, and Recreation) – including visits to the powerhouse and spillway. While on-site, discussion topics will include current efforts to construct a fish passage facility as well as a cultural resource working group which includes four regional tribes as participants.
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Max: 50 attendees
Audience: pre-college and college students and professionals
Special instructions or requirements for the attendees of the tour:
- Name on conference registration must match government ID.
- For safety reasons, participants must wear close-toed shoes and hair secured above their shoulders.
- All participants must wear long pants.
Agenda
1:30 p.m. Depart Spokane Convention Center 2:45 p.m. Arrive Albeni Falls Down 3:00 p.m. Welcome and Overview 3:15 p.m. Walking tour of dam - powerhouse and spillway 4:00 p.m. Fish Passage and FCRPS Program 4:45 p.m. Depart Albeni Falls Dam 6:00 p.m. Arrive at Spokane Convention Center
Eastern Washington University Campus Tour
326 6th Street, Cheney, WA 99004
Bus ride: 30 minutes
Thursday, October19 from 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Pickup/Meeting Location - Southside of Spokane Convention Center in the turnout near breezeway
Please join us for a tour of Eastern Washington University’s campus in Cheney, WA – just a 30-minute drive from Spokane. EWU offers hands-on degree programs in Biology, Geosciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Visual Communication Design. In this visit, you will tour classroom buildings, student services, popular student locations, and some of our science and engineering labs. In addition to the campus tour, we will offer focused STEM-related activities led by our faculty and students.
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Max: 45 attendees
Audience: pre-college and college students
Website link: https://www.ewu.edu/
Agenda
1:30 p.m. Depart Spokane Convention Center 2:00 p.m. Arrive Eastern Washington University 2:10 p.m. Welcome and Overview 2:30 p.m. Campus Tour and STEM Activities 5:00 p.m. Depart Eastern Washington University for return to Spokane Convention Center 5:30 p.m. Arrive Spokane Convention Center
University of Washington School of Medicine - Gonzaga University Health Partnership
840 E.Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99202
Walk distance: 20 minutes
Thursday, October19 from 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pickup/Meeting Location - Southside of Spokane Convention Center in the turnout near breezeway
The UW School of Medicine (UWSOM) program covers a five-state region including Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho (WWAMI) for medical education created with a mission to increase Medical Doctors and other health care professionals to serve rural under-served populations, including Indigenous (American Indian & Alaska Native) peoples and communities. The UWSOM and Gonzaga University (GU) formed the UWSOM/GU Health Partnership to foster our commitment to developing a representative workforce to serve local communities. Medical students in Spokane will spend their first 18 months of medical school on Gonzaga’s campus. The medical school tour will cover the new medical school building, anatomy lab (no cadavers visualized) and an overview by the Dean, conversations with educators, Indigenous students, resident physicians, and cover the MD program, the UWSOM’s Indigenous Health programs, and the physician assistant and dentistry programs. Moreover, the student will learn about ecosystem programs available to help them prepare for a successful health career. Parents are welcome.
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Max: 50 attendees
Audience: pre-college and college students
Agenda
1:30 p.m. Depart Spokane Convention Center 2:00 p.m. Arrive EUWSOM Gonzaga University Health 2:05 p.m. Welcome and Overview - Dr. Darryl Potyk 2:15 p.m. Indigenous Medical, Dental & other Health Field Representatives 2:30 p.m Medical School Tour 3:30 p.m. UWSOM Center for Indigenous Health & Indian Health Pathway Programs 4:00 p.m. Questions and Answers 4:30 p.m. Depart UWSOM Gonzaga University Health Partnership 5:30 p.m. Arrive at Spokane Convention Center
Gonzaga University
502 East Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99258
Walk Distance: 20 minute
Thursday, October 19 from 12:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Pickup/Meeting Location – Southside of Spokane Convention Center in the turnout near breezeway
Attendees will walk along the beautiful Spokane River to Gonzaga University’s campus (one mile walk). There will be lunch and a campus tour, including a look at the new Bollier Center for Integrated Science & Engineering. Admissions information to Gonzaga’s undergraduate programs will be shared. The Office of Tribal Relations will share unique supports for Native American students at Gonzaga.
Programs of note include: School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Nursing and Human Physiology.
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Max: 50 attendees
Audience: pre-college and college students
Special instructions or requirements for the attendees of the tour: Comfortable shoes since it is a walking tour.
Agenda
12:30 p.m. Depart Spokane Convention Center and walk to Gonzaga’s campus along the beautiful Spokane River via the centennial trail. This is a 1-mile walk, one-way. 1:00 p.m. Lunch at Gonzaga 1:30 PM University presentation. Topics include Gonzaga’s undergraduate admissions process, academic programs, student life, and support for Native students at Gonzaga. 2:00 p.m. Campus Tour 3:30 p.m. Reflection Activity with Gonzaga University Professor Dr. Juilane Mora 4:00 p.m. Tour of the Bollier Center for Integrated Science & Engineering with a faculty from School of Engineering and Applied Science 4:30 p.m. Conclude and walk back to Convention Center 5:00 p.m. Arrive at Spokane Convention Center
Student Hackathon
Thursday, October 19 from 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Audience - High school and college students
Sponsored by Chevron
Strategize, discover, build your tech skills, and network! During this mini-Hackathon for high school, undergraduate and graduate students, participants will work with industry professionals on a software project. Show your talent; test your limits; and have fun meeting interesting people while putting your best efforts forward. There will also be lots of FOOD, DRINKS, and PRIZES! Space is limited so hurry and register now!
Graduate Student Mixer
Thursday, October 19 from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Audience - 150 graduate and master level college students
Sponsored by Exponent and USDA Agricultural Research Service
Be part of this fun and interactive networking session for graduate level student attendees. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Friday, October 20 (Second conference day)
Professionals Networking Reception (Ticket purchase required)
Friday, October 20 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Audience - 200 professionals and college students
This fun and interactive event welcomes professional and student members that are about to become professionals to network in a comfortable setting. Students will also be able to interact with Professional Chapter representatives and talk about professional membership. The event is intended for professionals and college students that will soon be entering the work force. Space is limited. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Saturday, October 21 (Final conference day)
Student Awards Luncheon
Saturday, October 21 from 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Audience - 500 middle school, high school, and college students
Sponsored by Jack Kent Cooke Foundation and The National Security Agency
This event honors the incredible STEM talent at AISES from scholarship awardees to interns, as well as the exemplary chapters who power, connect, and elevate the AISES mission. All student research presenters should attend the Luncheon as research award winners will be announced.
Closing Banquet
Saturday, October 21 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Audience - All registered attendees.
The Closing Awards Banquet features live entertainment, pays tribute to the AISES Professional of the Year Award winners, Partner Service Award recipients, and much more!