Workshops offered for the 2010 Expanding Your Horizons Conference.  To register, review How to Register page.

A. City Bugs, Discover both the beneficial and harmful arthropods in urban areas. Learn to identify what bites and what stings. Create a once in a lifetime original art project using soldier fly maggots., Kimberly Schofield, Entomologist, Texas AgriLife Extension

B. Alice: The 3D Adventure, Make your own animated movie with Storytelling Alice! Learn how computer programming plays a key role in both animation and video games., Katherine Gallets and Britney Caldwell, UNT Society of Women Engineers

C. Alice: The 3D Adventure, Make your own animated movie with Storytelling Alice! Learn how computer programming plays a key role in both animation and video games., Bobbie Ferrell, Senior Lecturer, TWU

D. Wild Thing!, Find out how game wardens help protect habitats by observing wildlife populations and protecting animals from humans., Chelle Mount, Game Warden, Texas Parks and Wildlife

E. All Creatures Great and Small, Experience hands on what a veterinarian does with small animals and exotics., Pam Henricks, DVM, Garden Ridge Veterinary Clinic.

F. So you have a problem? Who are you going to call? Engineers of Course! Engineers really are problem solvers. Think like an engineer by porposing design solutions. Make a vehicle out of ordinary office supplies., Jennifer Macalaguin, Carole Haesle, Michelle Johnson, CarolBachman, Lindsay Dillard, Enri Smith and Tammy Schneck, The Women Engineers of Peterbilt.

G. Without Plants, We Would be Hungry and Naked!, Learn about seeds, plants and soil and get your hands dirty creating a "growing" addition to your room. Discover fascinating careers in agriculture., Rebecca Parker, Regional Program Director, Agriculture Natural Resources, Texas Agrilife Extension

H. Can you Hear Me Now? Hearing Loss and Technology, Learn all about the profession of Audiology. Participate in hands on activities with hearing aids and cochlear implants., Erin Schafer, Assistant Professor, UNT and Ami Muncy, Au.D., Clinical Audiologist

I. Biology, Genetics and You, Find out how organisms can be used to study biology and genetics. Use microscopes to see how nematodes can be used for genetic analysis., Dr. Pam Padilla, UNT

J. A Taste of Chemistry, How do changes in seasoning affect chip quality? Season your own chips; then do a taste test. Compare the results with your friends., Eve Lawson, Frito-Lay

K. Chiropractic IS What it is Cracked Up to Be, Come see some unusual x-rays of people who are in need of a chiropractor. Also hear how acupuncture is used with patients., Dr. Jennifer Polen, Chiropractor, DeHart Chiropractic, Denton

L. Puzzles of the Past, What was going on 100 years ago, 1000 years ago, or 1,000,000 years ago? Learn how archaeologists put together clues from the past to teach us more about our history., Dr. Lisa Nagaoka, Assistant Professor of Archaeology, UNT

M. Scaling Walls, How do buildings get designed? How do lines on paper become a reality? Can creativity become a real space or building, Can you design a bedroom and bathroom? Yes! Come see if architecture is the career for you., Lilia Gonzales, AIA, UNT Systems

N. The Beauty of Cosmetic Science, Prepare a cosmetic lotion. Learn about product development and careers in cosmetics., Michelle Alessandro, Mary Kay Cosmetics

P. My Body, My Pyramid, Learn how to plan a healthful diet while managing calorie intake., Dr. Susie Ramisetty-Mikler, Dept of Epidermiology, UNT HSC

O. Come Wii with Mii, Statistics tell us a great deal about our world and the people who live in it.  Find out how the Wii is used to gather statistics. What can we learn?  Why is it important?, Dr. Chris Gawlik, Associate Professor. Mathmatics, TWU

Adult Conference, Girls Growing Up, Special session for adults who mentor Middle School girls - While your student attends workshops to expand her horizons, a special conference is offered just for you. Guest speakers will explore topics that include how to access financial aid for higher education, what courses should your student take in High School, how to use a graphing calculator, and much more.