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Welcome to the 2019 STEM Expo!

Thank You to our 2019 Title Sponsor Marathon Petroleum and our other sponsoring partners the STEM Action Center and Weber State College of Engineering

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Welcome to the Northern Utah STEM Expo 2019!

Welcome, students!  We think you have made a wise choice today in choosing to spend some time with us at the STEM Expo!  Whether you are a student who has mapped out your future and is setting your plans in motion or a student who doesn’t quite know yet in which direction you want to go, we have people here who can help you.
 
We have two distinct experiences awaiting you: One is the Expo Hall where we have gathered representatives from over 50 businesses and educational institutions who have engaging activities for you to try and lots of people on hand to answer your questions.  The other is panel discussions where we have selected leaders of industry and education who will share valuable insights into their professions.
 
We hope you will use your time strategically:  While we do have a few requirements for you to meet, we have left a lot of what you get out of this day up to you. Will your time be better used by attending an extra panel discussion where you will hear from industry and education experts or by spending more time in the Expo Hall where you have freedom to investigate and network with over 50 businesses, technical colleges, and universities?
 
Our rules are very simple:  Please act professionally and appropriately while you are here.  This includes remembering to clean up after you eat.  And yes, lunch is provided!
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We do have a few requirements…
  • All students will start in a panel discussion.
  • After the first panel discussion, you can choose to attend more panel discussions or go to the Expo Hall.  Once you are in a panel discussion, we ask that you stay until the end and don’t forget to get your ticket for attending.
  • In the Expo Hall, be sure to take some serious time to really talk to the people there, and then ask them nicely to punch your card.  We need you to visit a minimum of 6 businesses and 2 higher education institutions.
  • Be sure to drop off your punch card when it is complete as there will be a drawing for some really cool stuff (thanks to our generous business partners for their donations) at the end of the day in the Expo Hall.

Investigation, Strategic Thinking, Problem-Solving, Planning, Exploring, Critical Thinking, Questioning
We want you to start with a plan of action, but we also encourage you to explore.  To investigate.  To look at things with an open mind.  To ask some really good questions that are important to you.  And most importantly, know that people are here because they truly care about your future!

Schedule:

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Panel Information:

What to expect in a panel discussion:
  • First, each member of the panel will be introduced.
  • Next, each panelist will describe the company or organization that (s)he represents, focusing on the STEM-related careers within the company.
  • A panel moderator will then pose some questions for the panelists to discuss.  For example, you might hear the question.
  • Finally, students (that means you) will be given time to ask questions.
  • At the end, as time allows, you are welcome to speak with the panelists individually.
 
Panel Topics and Room Assignments
 
Advanced Manufacturing: Meridian A-E-F
The manufacturing sector of our state employs the makers of our society. They are the companies that take ideas of engineering and design and make them a reality. New advances in material science and manufacturing techniques have pushed the boundaries of what is possible in all areas of engineering and technology from buildings that are safer, cars that are faster and more efficient, aircraft that are invisible to radar detection, and rockets that will carry us to explore new planets. The job opportunities in this sector are increasing exponentially, mirroring the demand for people who understand how to optimize engineering designs that use these new materials and processes. These opportunities include advanced composites like carbon fiber, 3D printing in a wide variety of materials, the generation of new synthetic materials and advanced machining and fabrication techniques with computer numeric control (CNC) and robotic systems.
 
Computer Sciences: Meridian C-G
Computer scientists and computational thinkers are the creators in a digital economy. Current students need to be more than just consumers of technology; they need to be active citizens in our technology-driven world. Our economy is rapidly shifting, and both educators and business leaders are increasingly recognizing that computer science is a new “basic” skill necessary for economic opportunity and social mobility. Last year, there were more than 600,000 high-paying tech jobs across the United States that were unfilled, and by 2018, 51% of all STEM jobs are projected to be in computer science-related fields. Computer science and data science are not only important for the tech sector, but also for most industries including transportation, healthcare, education, and financial services.
 
Construction Technologies: Twilight 1-4
Members of this panel will be able to answer questions about the building process as a whole and jobs within the progressive stages. In the design phase, formal design teams, including civil engineers and surveyors, create detailed specifications and drawings before construction begins. Project coordinators work with lawyers, investors, and government officials to acquire financing and meet all requirements for zoning and building codes. In the procurement phase, construction proceeds through either the design-build method where one company provides both design and building services to complete a structure or through the management procurement method where a client negotiates separate contracts with a designer, individual construction contractors, and an independent construction manager.
Examples of traditional technologies include plumbing, construction management, refrigeration, electrical wiring, and heating and air conditioning. Developing materials and construction methods to meet green standards for buildings is a new and dynamic field. Environmental engineering and geotechnical engineering are areas requiring advanced construction technologies. Advanced construction technologies include Steel-Plate Reinforced Concrete Structures • Concrete Composition Technologies (Advanced Concrete Admixtures) • High Deposition Rate Welding • Robotic Welding • 3D Modeling • GPS Applications in Construction • Open-Top Installation • Pipe Bends vs. Welded Elbows • Precision Blasting/Rock Removal.
 
Digital Design and Media: Meridian D-H
A career in digital design is more than just graphic or web design and has crossover in many fields. These fields include advertising and marketing; architectural design and rendering; animation for games, science, and medicine; photography and image creation; film and video production; and more. In fact, students are advised to search for jobs by skills and roles rather than job titles as new job titles emerge every year. The digital artist and designer must plan to be in a continual state of learning new techniques, software, and technical equipment. Intangible skills such as a keen sense of story, communication, teamwork, and creativity are also important.
Come and learn about all of the jobs that utilize digital design technologies to create dynamic sensory experiences. You will meet industry experts from Utah firms in architecture, advertising, animation, and film and learn about the many ways you can turn your creative talents into a career you will love.
 
Energy and Environmental Science: Stratus 5-6
Energy can be defined simply as, “The ability to do work.” So what kind of businesses deal with creating energy so the rest of us can do our work? Did you know that the amount of energy needed in the United States doubles every 20 years? Or that the energy used to run Google can continuously power 200,000 homes? What are businesses doing to keep up with the demand and make energy creation, delivery, and use more efficient? What STEM careers do they offer, and does the future look “bright” for power and energy? These panel experts will share their roles in the energy industry and the new and exciting energy options on the horizon.
If you are interested in animals, the oceans, the weather, the soil, or what makes the world go round, this is the area for you! Environmental science includes the physical, biological, and information sciences, such as ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, zoology, mineralogy, oceanology, limnology, soil science, geology, atmospheric science, . . . and the list goes on! Our use of the environment helps us every day and in every way, but what are businesses doing to protect the environment so we don’t overuse it? Come see what some major local companies are doing in environmental STEM research, careers, and protection.
 
Health and Biomedical Sciences: Stratus 7-8
In Utah, STEM jobs are in high demand, particularly in healthcare and engineering. In the future, it is projected that STEM job demand will increase by 17%, while unemployment rates for individuals with STEM degrees maintains an average of 1.6%. As demands increase, students need to prepare to fill these positions. Students who learn science in a cross-disciplinary environment will be the ones to push the boundaries of scientific research. Biomedical sciences are a set of applied sciences relating to natural science, formal science, or both to develop knowledge, interventions, or technology for use in healthcare or public health. Such disciplines as medical microbiology, medical pathology, clinical virology, clinical epidemiology, and biomedical engineering are medical sciences. Biomedical denotes a principal emphasis on problems related to human health and diseases.
On this panel, you will learn about career pathways in the medical field and have the opportunity to talk to a panel of industry professionals from the areas of laboratory science, pharmacy, nursing, and dental hygiene to understand career expectations, industry trends, and how to prepare yourself for a successful career in the medical field.
 
Transportation Technologies: The Zephyr
In this panel, you will hear from companies involved in a variety of transportation roles from manufacturing to system management. All transportation depends on technology, whether it’s the wheel, the jet engine, or the computer chip. Transportation is not just technology—it’s a system of technology, people, energy, money, and more—but advances in technology play a key role in shaping transportation systems, which in turn help to shape our lives, landscapes, and culture.
The growth of the world’s population coupled with climate change concerns have placed increasing demands on transportation infrastructure. New transportation technologies are emerging to meet these challenges, including connected and autonomous vehicles, alternative fuels, keyless fleet management and traffic analytics, as well as local zoning and planning policies that support transit-oriented development.
 
Higher Ed: Stratus 7-9 (1:00-1:30 only)
Representatives from universities and technical colleges in the Northern Utah area will be present to discuss the application process, departments and programs, tuition and financial aid, and more. This panel will help students learn what it takes to transition from high school to an institution of higher education.

Expo Hall Information

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Booth Assignments
​1- Raffle Boothe
2- Utah State University
3- Space Dynamic Lab
4- STEM Action Center
5- Wadman Corporation
6- Sarcos Robotics
7- VCBO Acrhitecture
8-9- Ogden Weber Technical College
10-11- Fresenius Manufacturing
12- Hughes General Contractors
13- Code to Success
14- ARW Engineers
15- Williams International
16- Davis Hospital and Medical Center
17- Autoliv – Ogden Technical Center
18- LeanWorks
19- Big West Oil
20- Department of Workforce Services
21- Weber State University
22- Intermountain Health Care
23- HawkWatch International
24- Staker Parson Materials & Construction
25- MountainStar Health Care
​26- Astro Camp Space and Science Center
27- Ozobot Maze
28- Setpoint
29- Hill Air Force Base
30- Davis School District
31- Circuits
32- NUAMES
33- Associated Brigham Contractors, Inc.
34- Sphero
35- Utah Transit Authority
36- Operating Engineers
37- Davis Technical College
38- University of Utah
39- VR Dev Kids
40- Hogan & Associates Construction
41- Utah’s Hogle Zoo
42- Taxpayer Advocate Service
43-Northrop Grumman
44- Marathon Oil

Good Questions to Ask Expo Hall Vendors
 
To help you get the most out of your workshop and EXPO experience, here are some questions you might ask of our presenters and company representatives.
 
• What STEM careers are available in your company?
• What is the future job outlook for STEM careers in your company?
• What is the most in-demand position in your company?
• How has the field of _________________ changed in the last ten years? Or, how has your company changed in the last ten years? What kinds of changes do you project for the next ten years?
• What courses should a student take in high school to prepare for a career in _____________?
• Would you recommend a technical college program or a university program for post high school education?
• Are there specific schools that you would recommend?
• Does your company offer education benefits such as flexible schedules or tuition assistance?
• Does your company offer internships? If so, are there prerequisites?
• What other perks or opportunities does your company offer its employees?
• Besides having the technical or academic knowledge to do the job, what other characteristics do you look for in a great employee?

About Our Participating Businesses and Educational Institutions

ARW Engineers
ARW Engineers provides structural design and consulting services. Our services include design and analysis of new structures, structural and seismic investigations, and evaluation and upgrade design of existing structures.
 
Associated Brigham Contractors Inc.
Associated Brigham Contractors Inc. is one of the largest contracting firms in Utah, with hundreds of employees working over 1 million man hours per year, a long track record of successful projects across the nation, and an unparalleled reputation in the industry.
 
Astro Camp Utah
The Astro Camp program in Ogden School District has a 26-year legacy of igniting students’ passion for science and space exploration by providing innovative, hands-on field trip activities and summer camp experiences.
 
Autoliv
Autoliv designs and manufactures life-saving products using science, technology, engineering, and math. By focusing on all aspects of STEM, we have become the world leader in automotive safety.
 
Big West Oil
Big West Oil is a complex high conversion refinery located in North Salt Lake. Our past, present, and future largely has, is, and will be driven by employees with STEM education. We employ several different STEM professions including chemical, mechanical, and project engineers, as well as chemists and lab professionals. It is important to us to help educate students about STEM careers and professions and how they impact the future.
 
Code To Success Utah
A Program that teaches coding skills.
 
Davis Hospital and Medical Center
Davis Hospital and Medical Center is a physician- owned hospital that brings world-class medical expertise and compassion to the care of every patient. The hospital offers a broad range of healthcare services, advanced medical technology and a comfortable, convenient patient experience. As a health care organization, employees utilize knowledge related to science, technology, engineering, and math in all aspects of their roles and positions.
 
Davis School District
Learning First!
 
Davis Technical College
Davis Tech provides technical education to both high school and adult students in the Davis County area. Davis Tech currently offers flexible, hands-on training in the Schools of Business, Construction, Health Professions, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Service Professions and Transportation.
 
Department of Workforce Services
Created in 1997, the Utah Department of Workforce Services was the first state in the nation to consolidate employment and public assistance programs. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis.
 
Fresenius
Fresenius Medical Care North America is the premier health care company focused on delivering the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions.
 
HawkWatch International
The mission of HawkWatch International is to conserve our environment through education, long-term monitoring and scientific research on raptors as indicators of ecosystem health. Hawkwatch International started in 1986, nearly a decade after HWI founder Steve Hoffman first began his pioneering effort to learn more about raptor migration in the U.S. west. Since then, the organization has counted, banded, gawked at, gauged, and gathered data on millions of birds heading south for the winter.
 
Hill Air Force Base
Civilian Careers with the Air Force at Hill Air Force Base, Utah include hundreds of opportunities in STEM where we do science fiction every day. More than 2,000 engineers and computer scientists work at Hill Air Force Base and that number grows 10–15 percent every year. The STEM professions in most demand are electrical and computer engineering and computer science. These jobs include working on the most advanced F-35 fighters and monitoring solar flares, to building and programming flight simulators and creating the world’s greatest video games. We develop world-class software and hardware engineering solutions that make a difference in our ever-changing world.
 
Hogan & Associates Construction
The area’s only full-service CM|GC—we pioneered CM|GC in Utah and continue to lead an innovate!
 
Hughes General Contractors
Hughes General Contracting specializes in construction and construction management. The projects we complete necessitate the use of highly technical instruments for the planning and implementation of construction activities. This business requires a working knowledge of physics, engineering, geology, and other hard sciences.
 
Intermountain Healthcare
In today’s hectic world, people are too busy to be sick, too sick to wait for or find a doctor, or just want to receive care when and where they need it. That’s why at Intermountain Medical Group, we bring together more than 1,400 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, and more than 185 Intermountain Clinics, to provide patients with convenient access to high-quality healthcare. We coordinate preventive care and wellness services and manage treatment plans to help people throughout Utah live the healthiest lives possible.
 
LeanWerks
LeanWerks is a precision manufacturing/machine shop and engineering firm with the capabilities and expertise to make better parts for a wide range of industries, from prototype to production.
 
Marathon Oil
Marathon Oil became an independent E&P company on July 1, 2011. Based in Houston, we're focused on the most significant oil-rich resource plays in the U.S. -- the Eagle Ford in Texas, Permian in New Mexico, STACK and SCOOP in Oklahoma, and the Bakken in North Dakota. We also have international operations in Equatorial Guinea. While we feel like a start-up in many ways, our roots go back 130 years to our company's formation in 1887. Our stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol: MRO.
 
MountainStar Healthcare
Founded in 2006, MountainStar Healthcare is an integrated system of hospitals, physician clinics and outpatient centers that is making healthcare more accessible and convenient all along the Wasatch Front.
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in manned & unmanned systems, cyber, command & control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide.
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NUAMES
Northern Utah Academy for Math, Engineering and Science.
 
Ogden Weber Technical College
The beautiful main campus and the Business Depot Ogden offer convenient schedules, competency-based learning, and training opportunities in high-demand fields.  With over 300 technical-skills courses in 32 employment categories, the tech college serves over 6000 students annually.
 
Operating Engineers
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Center offers a training program for heavy-duty equipment operators and heavy-duty repair mechanics. By combining classroom instruction and on-the-job work experience as an apprentice for a contractor, our training program for construction professionals provides jouney- and apprentice-level training that is second to none, while giving our signatory employers access to the highest skilled workers in the industry.
 
Sarcos Robotics
We are a global leader in the development and production of energetically autonomous, highly mobile and dexterous robots.  We are redefining the work force of the future in a broad range of industries including automotive, aviation, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, construction, logistics mining, defense, public safety and health care.
 
Setpoint
Setpoint was founded by Joe Cornwell and Joe VanDeBerghe in a public library in 1992.  “The Joes,” as they are affectionately known, built Setpoint on a foundation of strict project management and open book finance. 

Space Dynamics Laboratory
As a nonprofit unit of the Utah State University Research Foundation, SDL has been solving the technical challenges faced by the military, science community, and industry since 1959.
 
Sphero
Inspiring the creators of tomorrow!
 
Staker Parson Materials and Construction
Staker Parson Companies was formed in 2001 when Staker Paving and Construction Company and Jack B. Parson Companies became partners.  From the parks you play in to the roads you drive on, you can count on the Staker Parson team to deliver quality products and projects safely, timely, and efficiently. 
 
STEM Action Center
The STEM Action Center prioritizes STEM education, which works to develop Utah’s workforce of the future.  The program drives research and implementation of STEM education best practices across Utah by coordinating STEM-related activities, creating and supporting STEM education, facilitating educator access to education tools, and aligning public STEM education with higher-education STEM activities.
 
Taxpayer Advocate/IRS
The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS and is your voice at the IRS.  Our job is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly, and that you know and understand your rights as a taxpayer.  We offer free help to guide you through the often-confusing process of resolving tax problems that you haven’t been able to solve on your own.
 
University of Utah
The University of Utah ranks among the top 100 universities in the world!

Utah State University
Our college is unique. We have a diverse range of academic offerings and are able to honestly say that we have something for everyone. If you want to be a doctor, an aviator, a farmer, a researcher, a writer, a businessperson, a designer, a dietitian, an economist or any other type of professional, CAAS is the perfect place for you.
 
Utah’s Hogle Zoo
Our booth will focus around STEM careers at a Zoological institution. Utah’s Hogle Zoo nurtures respect and appreciation for the natural world by providing diverse educational, recreational, and conservation opportunities. This is accomplished through imaginative exhibits and programs, professional animal care, and a commitment to excellence.
 
Utah Transit Authority
Mass transit, or public transportation, has and will continue to play a key function in the shaping of communities. Public transportation plays an enormous role in the economic and social well-being of individuals and societies. Some have said the study and understanding of public transportation is not “rocket science,” but it is science.
 
Utah Transit Authority taps a wide range of STEM related fields in public transportation alternatives: from conventional buses and steel wheeled trains to state-of-the-art BRT (bus rapid transit) systems and magnetically levitated trains. Then there are the fields of computer programming, planning, and design; hmmm, sounds just like “rocket science.”
 
VCBO Architecture
As a top five Intermountain Region architectural firm, we actively contribute to the built environment through meaningful projects. This philosophy continues with active participation of over 80 professionals, ranging from programmers, architectural designers, interior designers, specifiers, project managers, and administrative staff.
 
VR Dev Kids
A VR development site for kids.
 
Wadman Corporation
Wadman stands as a stimulating organization with committed and passionate individuals that empower the team to achieve success for \themselves, each team member, and for our clients by being trusting, honest and committed to each other’s success.
 
Weber State University
Weber State University will have representatives from a wide range of colleges and degrees including The College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology; The College of Science; The College of Health Professions; and Computer Science degrees. Each college is dedicated to providing an excellent education to those who wish to pursue the exciting array of STEM career opportunities. Come see all that WSU has to offer!
 
Williams International
Williams International manufactures small gas turbine engines. Producing our product requires the knowledge, skills and abilities of machinists, welders, and engineers. Since certifying our first General Aviation engine in 1992, we have developed a family of engines so that a Williams engine is always the best choice for any jet in the Very Light or Light classes.

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