Hands-On Exhibits
Check out pictures from TechFest 2006!
Awesome Exhibits
Awesome hands-on demos can be found through out the TechFest exhibit halls
The Ride of Tomorrow
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Huge hit last year: Ride the Segway Human Transporter |
A Lot to See
Sinclair Community College Building 13, TechFest Main exhibition hall
Makes your Hair Stand on End!
Electrifying! Van de Graaf generator in the TechFest main exhibition hall
1902 Wright Glider
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You can also see a replica of the 1902 Wright Glider. Click the Wright Logo to see it. |
TechFest 2007 Exhibitors
ACS, American Chemical Society
We will have hands on chemistry experiments. We will also be handing out literature.
AFIT, Air Force Institute of Technology
The exhibit will give an overview of the AFIT mission and research.
AMS, Wright Memorial Chapter - American Meteorological Society
We will provide answers to popular weather questions including weather videos.
ASC/EN, Aeronautical Systems Center Engineering Directorate
Parachute Learning Center: Several activities and demonstrations using models as well as real parachutes allow students to learn about how parachutes work and how they are used.
AVETeC
We will feature our research and educational outreach programs.
AWS, American Welding Society
Live demonstration of arc welding with supporting information on welding automation, welding education and career opportunities
DAAV, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Match the Plane Contest - This game will educate and challenge the non-aviators and aviators alike. Have fun and see how many planes you can remember by name. Match the planes - win a prize!
DH, Dayton History at Carillon Park
The Dayton History exhibit will share information about Dayton's technological history, including the Wright brothers, Deeds and Kettering, and others. Carillon Historical Park information will also be shared.
ICOD, Inventors Council of Dayton
There will be an 1/32 scale, 1903 Wright Flyer in a wind tunnel that students can try flying. Learn about lift, control and stability. Time Tunnel: look into a tunnel in time and learn about light and time. Additional displays from area inventors and SWFTEC robotics applications including 3D artificial vision and sound location demos.
LMCO, Lockheed Martin Corporation
We will have a 10 ft x 8 ft backdrop highlighting Lockheed Martin aircraft, video of aircraft in flight, posters and factsheets to give away.
MVSPE, Miami Valley Society of Plastics Engineers
Our exhibit is aimed at making people aware of all the uses and benefits of plastics, stressing recycling of all plastics and letting everyone know about the education needed to compete in our worldwide industry. We support a student chapter here.
MVTPC, Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium
Career Information for parents and students.
NAHF, National Aviation Hall of Fame
Demonstrations of exposure to very low atmospheric pressure (using a vacuum and marshmallows) will be presented.
NMUSAF, National Museum of the United States Air Force
Main topic: Center of Gravity and Balance in Flight.
NSBE DAE, National Society of Black Engineer's Dayton-Alumni Extension
We will highlight achievements of African Americans in mathematics, science, engineering and first inventions.
PMI, Project Management Institute: Dayton/Miami Valley
We will provide hands-on experience with organizing project tasks in a logical sequence, which provides a good foundation for planning term papers and science projects. Great for good study habits. Organized sudents get better grades.
SAE, Society of Automotive Engineers
We plan on creating the next generation of Automive Engineers. Our activity will be for the attendees to make their own jet toy cars with a balloon as the source of power.
SAFE-WBC, The SAFE Association - Wright Brothers Chapter
Hands on aerospace, physiology and anthropometry displays will be provided.
SCC-ACT, Sinclair-Automation and Control Technology with Robotics
Variety of robots for hands-on demonstrations will be available.
SCC-ASA, Sinclair-Appalachian Outreach & Studies
The exhibit will promote awareness of Appalachian culture, articles and displays, including Bluegrass music and events, and science of Appalachian instruments.
SCC-AVT, Sinclair-Aviation Dept.
Two flight simulators plus printed material on tables. Also a stand-up backdrop. Must be near a 110v power outlet.
Segway, Personal Transporters
Rides on a Segway transporter will be provided by Jeff Fryman of Cincinnati.
TMS, The Mars Society
Interactive displays on Space related topics. Gravity bricks, Space Quiz, Mars Globe, etc.
UD-Bio, University of Dayton-Dept. of Biology
Introduction to Vertebrate Anatomy for students interested in a career in medicine, dentistry or veterinary school.
UD-CME, University of Dayton-Chemical and Materials Engineering Dept.
A hands-on CME experiment will be set up.
UD-Geo, University of Dayton-Dept. of Geology
Hands-on earth science activities will be provided.
UD-MAE, University of Dayton-Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dept.
The hands-on exhibit will feature airplanes and aerodynamics.
WOW, WPAFB Education Outreach
This large exhibit will feature educational science demonstrations.
WSU-Bio, Wright State University-Dept. of Biological Sciences
We will exhibit various live organisms, short experiments and examples of equipment. Attendees will be able to have hands-on experiences with demonstrations in biological sciences.
WSU-CECS, Wright State University-College of Engineering and Computer Science
The CECS will have information on careers in engineering and computer science, as well as examples of student design projects and possibly some hands-on activities for attendees.
WSU-EES, Wright State University, Dept. of Earth/Environ Sciences
This display includes a computer presentation of the three most common geologic hazards that impact our daily life plus hands-on fun with a seismograph.
WSU-Math, Wright State University-Dept. of Mathematics & Statistics
A colorful and attractive display of mathematics will be presented on computer with opportunities for attendees to play and learn (and to ask questions of an attending WSU mathematician / faculty member)
WSU-Psy, Wright State University-Dept. of Psychology
Demonstrations of various psychological principles in perception, cognition, etc. will be presented.
