Come learn about how oceanographers explore the bottom of the ocean and what it's like to live on a research vessel. Next, understand why flu vaccines are not perfect but are still important to receive each year. Then you will be guided through the design and development of snow melting concrete from an engineering perspective.
Meet the Speakers
Dr Laura Guertin
Professor of Earth Science
Penn State Brandywine
Hydrographic surveying for Captain America on the ocean floor
When Captain America crashed the Hydra bomber, Howard Stark set out to look for the plane on the ocean floor. So how do oceanographers explore the bottom of the ocean? Learn about the technology the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) uses on their ships to determine the depth of the ocean, and what it is like to work and live on a research vessel. In addition, see how NOAA data are displayed on paper nautical charts and through crocheted items!
Dr. Scott Hensley
Associate Professor of Microbiology
University of Pennsylvania
How a flu vaccine might save your life
Flu vaccines do not always work well because flu viruses are constantly changing and there are inherent problems with how these vaccines are produced. Even though flu vaccines do not always prevent viral infections, they often prevent severe disease, hospitalizations, and death. I will explain why flu vaccines are not perfect, but why getting one every year is a really good idea.
Dr Yaghoob Farnam
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
Drexel University
Snow Melting Concrete
Ice and snow are removed from pavements for safety. Usually we use deicing salts or snowplows. These are costly and labor intensive. They impact the environment and damage pavement. We are searching for an alternative, sustainable solution. I will explain how we can use phase change materials in concrete to remove snow.