Monthly Spotlight Meetings

What is the Monthly Spotlight?

Every month, we create a presentation about a relevant scientist/engineer or concept to share with the club. These meetings will serve as the basis for community building and STEM interest. The topics will generally center around underrepresented scientists or controversial concepts at the cutting edge of STEM. The goal is for every member to learn something every meeting and to engage in polite disagreements. Members are welcome to be as prepared for the discussions as they wish. It is recommended that you are at least familiar with the concepts before the meeting, so we can get the conversation rolling. We understand that not all topics will pique your interest, but feel free to just come for the snacks!

We LOVE feedback. If you have any topic recommendations or snack proposals, we are always excited to hear them.

November/December Spotlight: Albert Einstein

"The most famous physicist!"

In honor of his astonishing achievements, we are attempting to wrap our minds around the curvature of spacetime. Join us for an interactive meeting and yummy snacks!

Activities:

Marble Gravity Game
Interactive Demonstration

October Spotlight: Ada Lovelace

Members celebrated the very first computer programmer!

In honor of Ada Lovelace Day on October 7th, we dove into her contributions to modern computing.

Activities:

"Program your Partner"
Binary Bracelets

Highlight Topics:

Are scientific discoveries worth the time and effort?
Do you agree with Ada’s idea of “poetical science”? Why or why not?
How did Ada’s circumstances help her achieve greatness? What made her situation unique?

September Spotlight: Nuclear Energy

Members got together to discuss the implications of nuclear energy as a long-term energy source.

Awesome 3D Diagram! 3D Model - PWR Nuclear Power Plant - Energy Encyclopedia

Highlight Topics:

How would the world be different if nuclear energy technology had been developed before nuclear weapon technology?
Should nuclear weapon proliferation be a concern?

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