BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260103T200453Z UID:7D75082F-EF48-4DB7-9570-CE0FE3196310 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251230T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251230T150000 DESCRIPTION:Come join our STEM Winter Holiday Youth where you'll get hands- on experience with cool science\, tech\, engineering\, and math activities !\n\nDear Parents and Guardians\,\n\nLooking for something meaningful and and stimulating for your children to do in between the holidays? We invite you and your family to join us for an inspiring Cloudy With a Chance of M eatballs –Glad Tidings/IEEE Youth Winter STEM Workshop\, STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) educational experience designed spec ifically for students from underrepresented communities. This in-person ev ent will be held at 27709 Tyrrell Ave\, where you can meet other curious m inds and learn from experienced instructors. Don't miss out on this opport unity to explore the wonders of STEM in a supportive and engaging environm ent. Register now to secure your spot!\n\nScholarships available\, please email: benita.mclarin@gladtidingscogic.org\n\nEvent Details\n\nWhere: Glad Tidings Family Life Complex\n\nWhen: 12/30\, 9am to 3:00pm.\n\nWho: Stude nts aged 8–17 (parents encouraged to attend)\n\nWhy STEM Education Matte rs for Your Child\n\nSTEM education is more than just learning about techn ology or engineering—it’s about developing critical thinking\, creativ ity\, and problem-solving skills that are essential in today’s world. By exposing your child to STEM:\n\n- Help them discover new interests and ta lents.\n- Prepare them for high-paying and rewarding careers.\n- Show them that they can be creators\, innovators\, and leaders.\n\nSchedule:\n8:15 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast Available· Light Breakfast including cereals\, fr uit and juice for children· Coffee and pastries for volunteers· Meals Ca tered by Divine Purpose Catering\n\n9:00 – 9:20 AM | Welcome & Kickoff\n \n- Welcome\n- Overview of the workshop theme: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs”\n- Review of safety rules\n- Introduction of volunteers\, exp eriment leads\, and technology demonstrators\n- Brief explanation of how t echnology connects to cooking (Instant Pot sensors\, microwaves & magnetro ns)\n\n9:20 – 9:45 AM | Opening Technology Demonstration (Large Group)Te ch Demo #1: How Microwaves Cook Food\n\nLed by IEEE-USA President Tim Lee\ n\nSample Questions for Consideration:\n\n- What is a magnetron?\n- How mi crowaves heat water molecules\n- Demonstration: Heating different foods & observing heat distribution\n- Safety discussion: microwave-safe container s\n\n9:45 – 10:10 AM | Technology Demonstration #2 (Large Group)Tech Dem o #2: The Science & Engineering Behind an Instant Pot\n\nLed by engineerin g guest (or enriched by Nirupama’s consulted mechanical engineer)\n\n- P ressure\, temperature regulation\, sensors\n- How smart cooking devices au tomate heat control\n- Demonstration using safe\, simple food item\n- Disc ussion: Technology innovations in home cooking\n\n10:10 – 10:20 AM | Tra nsition & Break\n\n10:20 AM – 12:00 PM | Hands-On Experiment Rotations\n \nParticipants rotate through 3 stations (25 minutes each) Stations may in clude:\n\nExperiment Station\n\n- Make Your Own Cheese – Simple paneer o r ricotta – Concepts: curdling\, heat\, protein structure\n- Pizza Dough Science – Yeast growth & temperature effects – Kneading and gluten fo rmation\n- Microwave Mini-Experiments – Safe items – Observing heating patterns\n\n12:00 – 12:40 PM | Lunch & Informal STEM Challenge\n\n- Piz za or sandwiches and salads\n- STEM trivia led by teen volunteers\n- “Gu ess the Technology” game with simple household cooking tools\n\n12:40 – 1:00 PM | Group Activity: The Science of Meatballs\n\nA fun\, theme-ba sed demonstration:\n\n- Why meatballs hold together (protein chemistry + b inders)\n- Heat transfer demo using safe props\n- Link back to the worksho p’s title\n\n1:00 – 2:45 PM | Hands-On Experiment Rotations (continued )Participants rotate through 4 stations (25 minutes each) Stations may inc lude:\n\n- Candy Chemistry (Holiday-Themed) – Sugar crystallization\, su persaturation – Candy cane or lollipop demo\n- Cookie Engineering – Ho w ingredient ratios change texture – Technology comparison: electric ove n vs. Easy Bake\n- Hot Chocolate Lab – Emulsions\, heat transfer – Tas te-testing temperature differences\n- Grow Sugar or Salt Crystals – Kids take home the starter jars\n\n2:45 – 3:00 PM | Closing\, Photos & Thank You\n\nOur Program’s Commitment\n\nThrough our partnership with the IEE E Oakland-East Bay Section\, TryEngineering\, and Glad Tidings\, we are de dicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Here’s why this program is unique:\n\nMentors Who Care: STEM professionals from your community will guide your child every step of the way.\n\n- Hands-On Learn ing: Engaging activities like designing bridges\, building robots\, and cr eating LED circuits make learning exciting.\n\nEquity in Education: Our go al is to provide access and opportunity to all children\, particularly tho se in underrepresented communities.\n\nParent Involvement\n\nWe understand the vital role parents play in their child’s success. During the event\ , you’ll:\n\n- See firsthand how STEM activities boost confidence and te amwork.\n- Learn about free and affordable resources to continue your chil d’s STEM journey.\n- Meet other parents who share the same goal of empow ering their children.\n\nDon’t Miss Out!\n\nThis is a chance to show you r child that their dreams matter and that they belong in STEM fields. Secu re your spot today!\n\nRegister by Dec. 26th\nTo ensure we have the proper supplies and resources\, please RSVP by end of day Dec. 26\, so we can be tter plan the workshop.\n\nTogether\, let’s inspire a generation of prob lem solvers\, innovators\, and dreamers. We look forward to seeing you the re!\n\nWarm regards\,\nAaron Lin\, IEEE\nBenita McLarin\, Glad Tidings\n\n Co-sponsored by: Glad Tiding International\n\n27709 Tyrrell Ave\, Hayward\ , California\, United States\, 94544 LOCATION:27709 Tyrrell Ave\, Hayward\, California\, United States\, 94544 ORGANIZER:aaron.lin.us@ieee.org SEQUENCE:23 SUMMARY:Winter Holiday Youth STEM Workshop URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/524045 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><div class="undefined">\n<div class="summary" >Come join our STEM Winter Holiday Youth where you'll get hands-on experie nce with cool science\, tech\, engineering\, and math activities!</div>\n< /div>\n<div class="structured-content-rich-text">\n<div class="eds-text--l eft">\n<p>Dear Parents and Guardians\,</p>\n<p>Looking for something meani ngful and and stimulating for your children to do in between the holidays? We invite you and your family to join us for an inspiring <strong>Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs &ndash\;</strong><strong>Glad Tidings/IEEE Yout h Winter STEM Workshop</strong>\, STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering \, and Math) educational experience designed specifically for students fro m underrepresented communities. This in-person event will be held at <stro ng>27709 Tyrrell Ave</strong>\, where you can meet other curious minds and learn from experienced instructors. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the wonders of STEM in a supportive and engaging environment. Reg ister now to secure your spot!</p>\n<p>Scholarships available\, please ema il: benita.mclarin@gladtidingscogic.org</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<h3><strong>E vent Details</strong></h3>\n<p><strong>Where:</strong> Glad Tidings Family Life Complex</p>\n<p><strong>When:</strong> 12/30\, 9am to 3:00pm.</p>\n< p><strong>Who:</strong> Students aged 8&ndash\;17 (parents encouraged to a ttend)</p>\n<h3><strong>Why STEM Education Matters for Your Child</strong> </h3>\n<p>STEM education is more than just learning about technology or en gineering&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s about developing critical thinking\, creativi ty\, and problem-solving skills that are essential in today&rsquo\;s world . By exposing your child to STEM:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help them discover new in terests and talents.</li>\n<li>Prepare them for high-paying and rewarding careers.</li>\n<li>Show them that they can be creators\, innovators\, and leaders.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong>Schedule:</strong><br><st rong>8:15 &ndash\; 9:00 AM | Breakfast Available</strong>&middot\; Light B reakfast including cereals\, fruit and juice for children&middot\; Coffee and pastries for volunteers&middot\; Meals Catered by Divine Purpose Cater ing</p>\n<p><strong>9:00 &ndash\; 9:20 AM | Welcome &amp\; Kickoff</strong ></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome</li>\n<li>Overview of the workshop theme: <em>&ld quo\;Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs&rdquo\;</em></li>\n<li>Review of sa fety rules</li>\n<li>Introduction of volunteers\, experiment leads\, and t echnology demonstrators</li>\n<li>Brief explanation of how technology conn ects to cooking (Instant Pot sensors\, microwaves &amp\; magnetrons)</li>\ n</ul>\n<p><strong>9:20 &ndash\; 9:45 AM | Opening Technology Demonstratio n (Large Group)</strong><strong>Tech Demo #1: How Microwaves Cook Food</st rong></p>\n<p>Led by IEEE-USA President Tim Lee</p>\n<p>Sample Questions f or Consideration:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is a magnetron?</li>\n<li>How microw aves heat water molecules</li>\n<li>Demonstration: Heating different foods &amp\; observing heat distribution</li>\n<li>Safety discussion: microwave -safe containers</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>9:45 &ndash\; 10:10 AM | Technolo gy Demonstration #2 (Large Group)</strong><strong>Tech Demo #2: The Scienc e &amp\; Engineering Behind an Instant Pot</strong></p>\n<p>Led by enginee ring guest (or enriched by Nirupama&rsquo\;s consulted mechanical engineer )</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pressure\, temperature regulation\, sensors</li>\n<li>How smart cooking devices automate heat control</li>\n<li>Demonstration using safe\, simple food item</li>\n<li>Discussion: Technology innovations in h ome cooking</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>10:10 &ndash\; 10:20 AM | Transition & amp\; Break</strong></p>\n<p><strong>10:20 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM | Hands-On Experiment Rotations</strong></p>\n<p>Participants rotate through <strong >3 stations</strong> (25 minutes each) Stations may include:</p>\n<p><stro ng>Experiment Station</strong></p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Make Your Own Cheese </strong> &ndash\; Simple paneer or ricotta &ndash\; Concepts: curdling\, heat\, protein structure</li>\n<li><strong>Pizza Dough Science</strong> &n dash\; Yeast growth &amp\; temperature effects &ndash\; Kneading and glute n formation</li>\n<li><strong>Microwave Mini-Experiments</strong> &ndash\; Safe items &ndash\; Observing heating patterns</li>\n</ol>\n<p><strong>12 :00 &ndash\; 12:40 PM | Lunch &amp\; Informal STEM Challenge</strong></p>\ n<ul>\n<li>Pizza or sandwiches and salads</li>\n<li>STEM trivia led by tee n volunteers</li>\n<li>&ldquo\;Guess the Technology&rdquo\; game with simp le household cooking tools</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>12:40 &ndash\; 1:00 PM | Group Activity: The Science of Meatballs</strong></p>\n<p>A fun\, theme- based demonstration:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why meatballs hold together (protein c hemistry + binders)</li>\n<li>Heat transfer demo using safe props</li>\n<l i>Link back to the workshop&rsquo\;s title</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>1:00 &n dash\; 2:45 PM | Hands-On Experiment Rotations (continued)</strong>Partici pants rotate through <strong>4 stations</strong> (25 minutes each) Station s may include:</p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Candy Chemistry (Holiday-Themed)</st rong> &ndash\; Sugar crystallization\, supersaturation &ndash\; Candy cane or lollipop demo</li>\n<li><strong>Cookie Engineering</strong> &ndash\; H ow ingredient ratios change texture &ndash\; Technology comparison: electr ic oven vs. Easy Bake</li>\n<li><strong>Hot Chocolate Lab</strong> &ndash\ ; Emulsions\, heat transfer &ndash\; Taste-testing temperature differences </li>\n<li><strong>Grow Sugar or Salt Crystals</strong> &ndash\; Kids take home the starter jars</li>\n</ol>\n<p><strong>2:45 &ndash\; 3:00 PM | Clo sing\, Photos &amp\; Thank You</strong></p>\n<p><br><strong>Our Program&rs quo\;s Commitment</strong></p>\n<p>Through our partnership with the IEEE O akland-East Bay Section\, TryEngineering\, and Glad Tidings\, we are dedic ated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Here&rsquo\;s wh y this program is unique:</p>\n<p><strong>Mentors Who Care:</strong> STEM professionals from your community will guide your child every step of the way.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hands-On Learning:</strong> Engaging activitie s like designing bridges\, building robots\, and creating LED circuits mak e learning exciting.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Equity in Education:</strong> Our goal is to provide access and opportunity to all children\, particula rly those in underrepresented communities.</p>\n<h3><strong>Parent Involve ment</strong></h3>\n<p>We understand the vital role parents play in their child&rsquo\;s success. During the event\, you&rsquo\;ll:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>S ee firsthand how STEM activities boost confidence and teamwork.</li>\n<li> Learn about free and affordable resources to continue your child&rsquo\;s STEM journey.</li>\n<li>Meet other parents who share the same goal of empo wering their children.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3><strong>Don&rsquo\;t Miss Out!</st rong></h3>\n<p>This is a chance to show your child that their dreams matte r and that they belong in STEM fields. Secure your spot today!</p>\n<p><st rong>Register by Dec. 26th</strong><br>To ensure we have the proper suppli es and resources\, please RSVP by end of day Dec. 26\, so we can better pl an the workshop.</p>\n<p>Together\, let&rsquo\;s inspire a generation of p roblem solvers\, innovators\, and dreamers. We look forward to seeing you there!</p>\n<p>Warm regards\,<br>Aaron Lin\, IEEE<br>Benita McLarin\, Glad Tidings</p>\n</div>\n</div> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR