NACOE Shadow Day Sample Agenda
NACOE Shadow Day - Immersive Experience with RC Cars (photo credit: Timestoppers Photography)
Sample of NACOE Shadow Day Event Details
Full Day Engineering and Computer Science
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What: |
In addition to organized activities, high school students interested in engineering or computer science are paired with an NACOE student to experience college life and engage with a near peer mentor. |
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Date: |
Thursday, October 16, 2025 |
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Time: |
7:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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Starting Location: |
Montana State University - Bozeman Norm Asbjornson Hall Inspiration Hall (Rm 201 - Second floor, East end) |
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Lunch: |
Pizza and Soda will be provided between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. |
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Brief Agenda: |
7:30 am Meet, Match & Class 8:00 am Shadow Experience
11:00 am College Dynamics Activity (By Tau Beta Pi) 11:30 am Lunch & College Simulation Games 1:10 pm Immersive Experience in engineering or computing 2:10 pm The Places You're Going Activity (By ePALS & Tau Beta Pi) 3:00 pm Closing and Feedback 3:30 pm Event Conclusion |
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Group
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Name
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Host
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Description
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1
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Shadow Day Makerspace Takeover
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Abby Truex
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Abigail Truex shares the magic of the Makerspace in this workshop. Students will learn
what a Makerspace is, who can access it, and share a few ways it has been used for
student projects in and out of classroom assignments. Students will spend time creating
a small project as part of this workshop.
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2
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Tech in Action = Microfabrication and Semiconductors
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Andrew Lingley
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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Montana Microfabrication Facility and see what
makes the technology in your phone, computer, or video games work. This hands-on demonstration
gets you up close to the world of micro and nanofabrication. Don’t miss out on how
fascinating the unseen world can be!
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3
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Real-World Computing Applications
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Keri Hallau
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You’ll have an immersive experience in cutting edge research and applications of computing,
from AI to cybersecurity. Join us to learn what a degree in computing from MSU can
look like and where it could take you.
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4
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Engineering for the Environment
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Catherine Kirkland
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Join Dr. Catherine Kirkland and experience ways environmental engineers proactively
solve problems related to people and the world around them.
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5
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Lasers, Light and Everyday Problems
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Joe Shaw & Riley Logan
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Ever wonder how drones can be used to map algae in Montana rivers or how lasers can be used to find insects? Join Dr. Riley Logan and the Optical Remote Sensor Laboratory for an overview of optics and photonics and how the field can help us solve everyday problems. Students will learn about the exciting technology used to remotely monitoring water quality and the many applications of light detection and ranging (lidar) systems. Students will also use cell phone images and common optical materials to reveal hidden aspects of the world around them. |
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6
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Train to be a Surgeon
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Bernadette McCrory
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Healthcare simulation saves lives! Learn about the broad application of industrial
engineering while checking out the BioReD Hub in this healthcare immersion experience.
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