This is the list of student workshops for 2012. Registration forms will be available by mid-January.

You will specify your top 6 choices by their number on your registration form. You will be assigned to attend 3 workshops. Each workshop is limited to 20 students per session. Workshop assignments are made on a first-come basis. You will receive your workshop schedule at the sign-in desk at the conference.

..1.. Drink Me! (or Not?) Is the water safe to drink? Become a water inspector and run some tests yourself. Sandi Polewski, former environmental chemist with Trinity River Authority, current science teacher at The Canterbury School, DeSoto.

..2.. Up, Up, and Away! Designs for Flight.What forces are involved in flight? Experiment by making paper airplane models and giving them a test flight. Cheryl Faminu, former flight test engineer at Lockheed Martin, currently with Starfish STEM Career Resources.

..3.. Electronics Magic. Ever wonder how lights seem to magically turn on at night? How alarms somehow detect intruders and sound off to protect you? Learn basic circuit theory and build a smart electronic circuit that can sense the world around you! Jaime Hunter, Math & Science Tutor, Electrical Engineer; Dallas Chapter of Society for Women in Engineering.

..4..The Beauty of Cosmetic Science. Create a cosmetic and discover a career in chemistry. Julia Collier, research scientist, Skin Care & Biophysical Research, Mary Kay Inc.

..5.. Explore the World of Architecture. Learn about designing a space, scale drawings, and building styles. Discover if you have what it takes to be an architect. Dallas Chapter of Women in Architecture.

..6.. From Hamsters to Horses. Experiences in veterinary medicine, from the smallest patients to the largest. Learn about opportunities for women in all aspects of the field. Alleice Summers, D.V.M. and staff of Veterinary Technology Dept., Cedar Valley College.

..7.. The Hidden World of Microbiology. Explore the mysteries of very tiny living things. Use microscopes to look at slides of common household items such as dust, hair, bugs. Prepare and view slides of microorganisms from your mouth. Jennifer L. Siemantel, Professor of Biology, and Olivettee Hill, Professor of Chemistry, Cedar Valley College.

..8.. Body Parts.Whether you have medical or forensic interests, learn more about your specialized organs. Examine models of the human body and some actual animal organs. Sheryl Lumbley, Professor of Anatomy, Cedar Valley College.

..9.. Babies, Toddlers, and Teenagers. A pediatrician encounters interesting cases, treating young people from birth through the teen years. Michelle Forbes, M.D.; DeSoto.

..10.. Rock 'N Roll. Discover what the Earth is made of and how it shakes, rattles, and rolls as we explore topics in Geology. Become a field geologist as you learn how to identify minerals and rocks as well as the history of the ground beneath your feet. Christina Reeves-Shull, Coordinator of Physics, Astronomy, Geology, Cedar Valley College

..11.. Forensic Art. Learn how police artists work from a description by witnesses, reconstruct an image from a skull, or perform an age progression to make a drawing of a long-time missing person. Try your hand at drawing from a witness report. Rachel Benson and Karen White.

..12. Library Detectives. Librarians use Internet search skills to track down information and answer questions. Lela Evans, Librarian, University of North Texas at Dallas.