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EYH Workshop Offerings
2025 Breakout Sessions #1
A-1 Communications & Learning Through Arts
Learn the affirming and educational connections that the arts can offer for those struggling in communication and learning.
Teresa M. Staal-Cowley, Olympia, Mixed Media Calligraphy Artist, Facepainter, Dependency Guardian Ad Litem (DGAL), Author Illustrator
A-2 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence using Scratch Programming
Join us for an exciting in-person Scratch coding workshop! Learn the basics and create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive into the world of coding and have a blast while doing it!
Hamsini Ramanathan, Founder of SEED4STEM
A-3 Millionaire Money Moves
Having financial independence comes with freedom and self-reliance. Did you know that it was common that women were not allowed to have their own checking account until the 1960’s? That women could not have their own credit card without a husband’s permission until 1974? In this session, we will discuss the financial history of women, and work through a budgeting activity that would be the first step in becoming a financially knowledgeable adult.
Amanda Stevens, Foundation and Education Development Manager, TwinStar Credit Union
A-4 Can You Make a Strong Tower Using Paper and Plastic Straws
Do you like Minecraft? When creating buildings, and other structures, math and science are necessary for strong structures that will not break in earthquakes. This session uses squishy straws and flimsy paper to build things. You will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of how to design and build strong structures.
Emi Doyle, Senior Lecturer, Civil Engineer, Ritsumei University, CORE Kenya
A-5 See Yourself in Medicine
Ever wondered what it takes to be a doctor? This workshop will show you how! Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives, break barriers in medicine, and shape the future of healthcare. The world needs more women in white coats—could you be next?
Laurie Bazan, MD and Dr. Olenka Caffo
2025 Breakout Sessions #2
B-1 Intro to Olympia Robotics Federation
Overview of Olympia School District's high school robotics team: The Olympia Robotics Federation with an opportunity to drive robots around and compete with other attendees. Nupur led the district robotics team to multiple successes, including two appearances at the World Championships.
Nupur Khandelwal, Team Captain, Olympia Robotics Federation
B-2 Will it Burn? Mapping Wildfire Safety in Your Community
Join me to learn about wildfire safety as we get outside to do fieldwork by mapping potential wildfire fuel in the community.
Please be prepared to go outside whatever the weather.
Sarah Kowalski, Environmental Scientist
B-3 STEAM for Community Solutions: How Science, Policy, and Social Justice Work Together
Participants will explore the multifaceted role of STEAM in addressing community challenges. The workshop begins with an interactive clean air demonstration that illustrates how science and data inform real-world decision making. Participants will then work in small groups during a mini policy challenge, brainstorming creative solutions to issues such as major land use decisions, housing challenges, environmental impacts, and sustainable community development. This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how local government integrates technical expertise and data with community values, highlighting the connection between STEAM topics and effective policymaking.
Emily Clouse, County Commissioner, Thurston County
B-4 Eyes Under Puget Sound
Ever wonder what types of creepy crawlies lurk in the mud beneath the waters of Puget Sound? Learn how marine scientists sample sediments and identify these fascinating benthic invertebrates. Use a microscope and get up close and personal with worms, sea stars, clams, crabs and more!
Dany Burgess and Sandra Weakland, Marine Environmental Scientists
B-5 A Breath of Fresh Air - Weather, Air Quality and You
What is air pollution and where does it comes from? Think you know? You might be surprised. Also, learn how weather affects air quality and what you can do right now to keep your air clean.
Jennifer DeMay, Engineering Supervisor & Abi Reoberts, Engineer 1, Olympic Region Clean Air Agency
2025 Breakout Sessions #3
C-1 Bridging Fun & Learning
Participants will break into three groups to construct different bridge structures (Suspension, Arches and Trusses).
Rachel Bernhard, Golpar Garmestani, Lindsey Ackerman, Civil Engineers
C-2 The Inner Workings of the Internet: Web Development & Digital Marketing
An overview to front-end web development and digital marketing strategy including building a website outline, demographic research, SEO strategy, UX design basics, analytics, and targeted advertisements.
Bailey Long, Technical Communication Specialist
C-3 Beautiful Benthics: The Hidden World Beneath the Water
Beneath the surface, the bottoms of streams and rivers are teeming with life. Insects, snails, worms, and more all call the underwater world their home. In this workshop, we will work together to discover the hidden lives of these stream bugs. Develop your skills as an aquatic invertebrate taxonomist (stream bug expert!) during “Beautiful Benthics” by identifying and sorting real samples of live stream bugs from our local waterways. At the end, you'll even be able to tell if the water they came from is healthy or not!
Julia Fregonara, Assistant Director, Nisqually River Education Project
C-4 Waterflow Workshop: Design & Test Your Infiltration System
Have you ever seen large puddles in your yard or on the road and wondered "Where is all that water supposed to go?" Join us for an interactive and hands-on workshop where you'll dive into the world of water management and engineering. In this session, you'll design, build, and test your very own water infiltration system, learning the principles behind sustainable water flow, filtration, and soil absorption. Through guided instruction and real-time testing, you'll gain valuable experience in engineering design, problem-solving, and evaluating the performance of your creation under different conditions.
Sierra Davis, Project Engineer, KPFF
C-5 Empowered Girls = Empowered World
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to stay calm and centered? My Body My Power is here to help! Join us for a creative session and opening circle where we'll explore fun, easy self-care practices. These calming techniques will help you feel more confident and connected to your body, while building strength and resilience. Self-care is key to unlocking your power!
Kristen Rubis, Heart-Led Entreprenuer, Yoga Instructor, Sel Faciltator, Sound Healer
A-1 Communications & Learning Through Arts
Learn the affirming and educational connections that the arts can offer for those struggling in communication and learning.
Teresa M. Staal-Cowley, Olympia, Mixed Media Calligraphy Artist, Facepainter, Dependency Guardian Ad Litem (DGAL), Author Illustrator
A-2 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence using Scratch Programming
Join us for an exciting in-person Scratch coding workshop! Learn the basics and create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive into the world of coding and have a blast while doing it!
Hamsini Ramanathan, Founder of SEED4STEM
A-3 Millionaire Money Moves
Having financial independence comes with freedom and self-reliance. Did you know that it was common that women were not allowed to have their own checking account until the 1960’s? That women could not have their own credit card without a husband’s permission until 1974? In this session, we will discuss the financial history of women, and work through a budgeting activity that would be the first step in becoming a financially knowledgeable adult.
Amanda Stevens, Foundation and Education Development Manager, TwinStar Credit Union
A-4 Can You Make a Strong Tower Using Paper and Plastic Straws
Do you like Minecraft? When creating buildings, and other structures, math and science are necessary for strong structures that will not break in earthquakes. This session uses squishy straws and flimsy paper to build things. You will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of how to design and build strong structures.
Emi Doyle, Senior Lecturer, Civil Engineer, Ritsumei University, CORE Kenya
A-5 See Yourself in Medicine
Ever wondered what it takes to be a doctor? This workshop will show you how! Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives, break barriers in medicine, and shape the future of healthcare. The world needs more women in white coats—could you be next?
Laurie Bazan, MD and Dr. Olenka Caffo
2025 Breakout Sessions #2
B-1 Intro to Olympia Robotics Federation
Overview of Olympia School District's high school robotics team: The Olympia Robotics Federation with an opportunity to drive robots around and compete with other attendees. Nupur led the district robotics team to multiple successes, including two appearances at the World Championships.
Nupur Khandelwal, Team Captain, Olympia Robotics Federation
B-2 Will it Burn? Mapping Wildfire Safety in Your Community
Join me to learn about wildfire safety as we get outside to do fieldwork by mapping potential wildfire fuel in the community.
Please be prepared to go outside whatever the weather.
Sarah Kowalski, Environmental Scientist
B-3 STEAM for Community Solutions: How Science, Policy, and Social Justice Work Together
Participants will explore the multifaceted role of STEAM in addressing community challenges. The workshop begins with an interactive clean air demonstration that illustrates how science and data inform real-world decision making. Participants will then work in small groups during a mini policy challenge, brainstorming creative solutions to issues such as major land use decisions, housing challenges, environmental impacts, and sustainable community development. This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how local government integrates technical expertise and data with community values, highlighting the connection between STEAM topics and effective policymaking.
Emily Clouse, County Commissioner, Thurston County
B-4 Eyes Under Puget Sound
Ever wonder what types of creepy crawlies lurk in the mud beneath the waters of Puget Sound? Learn how marine scientists sample sediments and identify these fascinating benthic invertebrates. Use a microscope and get up close and personal with worms, sea stars, clams, crabs and more!
Dany Burgess and Sandra Weakland, Marine Environmental Scientists
B-5 A Breath of Fresh Air - Weather, Air Quality and You
What is air pollution and where does it comes from? Think you know? You might be surprised. Also, learn how weather affects air quality and what you can do right now to keep your air clean.
Jennifer DeMay, Engineering Supervisor & Abi Reoberts, Engineer 1, Olympic Region Clean Air Agency
2025 Breakout Sessions #3
C-1 Bridging Fun & Learning
Participants will break into three groups to construct different bridge structures (Suspension, Arches and Trusses).
Rachel Bernhard, Golpar Garmestani, Lindsey Ackerman, Civil Engineers
C-2 The Inner Workings of the Internet: Web Development & Digital Marketing
An overview to front-end web development and digital marketing strategy including building a website outline, demographic research, SEO strategy, UX design basics, analytics, and targeted advertisements.
Bailey Long, Technical Communication Specialist
C-3 Beautiful Benthics: The Hidden World Beneath the Water
Beneath the surface, the bottoms of streams and rivers are teeming with life. Insects, snails, worms, and more all call the underwater world their home. In this workshop, we will work together to discover the hidden lives of these stream bugs. Develop your skills as an aquatic invertebrate taxonomist (stream bug expert!) during “Beautiful Benthics” by identifying and sorting real samples of live stream bugs from our local waterways. At the end, you'll even be able to tell if the water they came from is healthy or not!
Julia Fregonara, Assistant Director, Nisqually River Education Project
C-4 Waterflow Workshop: Design & Test Your Infiltration System
Have you ever seen large puddles in your yard or on the road and wondered "Where is all that water supposed to go?" Join us for an interactive and hands-on workshop where you'll dive into the world of water management and engineering. In this session, you'll design, build, and test your very own water infiltration system, learning the principles behind sustainable water flow, filtration, and soil absorption. Through guided instruction and real-time testing, you'll gain valuable experience in engineering design, problem-solving, and evaluating the performance of your creation under different conditions.
Sierra Davis, Project Engineer, KPFF
C-5 Empowered Girls = Empowered World
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to stay calm and centered? My Body My Power is here to help! Join us for a creative session and opening circle where we'll explore fun, easy self-care practices. These calming techniques will help you feel more confident and connected to your body, while building strength and resilience. Self-care is key to unlocking your power!
Kristen Rubis, Heart-Led Entreprenuer, Yoga Instructor, Sel Faciltator, Sound Healer