Savannah Science Seminar

On Wednesday the 22nd of January 2020 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, the 10th Savannah Science Seminar Presentation will be on “How to Build a Radio Operated underwater Vehicle (ROV)”. Your presenter, Chapter Director of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Jody Patterson, along with SSS Board Members and program facilitator  Jim Goodlett will be at the host site, Oatland Island Wildlife Center.

Brief OUTline:
Among a vast array of information you will be getting, the following is a brief outline to the HOWsession:
· Using underwater remote cameras to observe natural phenomena
· Design and build of your underwater robotic device

Brief Biography:
Jody Patterson
Ms Patterson is currently the Chapter Director for Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. She is experienced community outreach coordinator with a demonstrated history of success in government administration along with private industry. Skilled in business development, public relations, education, and special events coordination. Strong operations professional with technical skills and analytical mind. Facilitator of education programs designed for engaging the public in environmental stewardship through the arts and technologies.

DIRECTIONS:
Location – Oatland Island Wildlife Center | 711 Sandtown Rd, Savannah, GA 31410

From the Downtown.
1.) Head East on Presidents Street towards Tybee

2.)  At Barley Dr before the Islands Expressway flyover, turn right

3.) Barley Dr will bend right and turn into Sandtown Rd

4.) 50meters after the bend in road, turn left into Oatland Island Wildlife Center and onto Barley Dr

5.) Go all the way to the main building and park in back!

On Monday the 4th of November 2019 from 6:45pm to 9:00pm, the 7th Savannah Science Seminar Presentation will be on “Digital Signal Processing: Building Information from Simple Sinusoidal Signals”. Your presenters Kris Lynch, Dr. Joe Gavin, and Brian Cook and SSS Board Member and program facilitator Paul Taylor will be at the host site, Gulfstream RDC II here in Savannah Georgia.

UPDATE: PLEASE READ:
1. Students must have some sort of photo ID with them (driver’s license, student ID)
2. NO parents or teachers allowed to accompany due to security
3. Promptness – students need to be there NLT than 6:45pm for security guard check -in. The group will walk at 6:55pm to their room destination accompanied by SSS representatives. Anyone not there by 6:45pm will not be admitted and it will be counted as an absence.

HOMEwork ASSIGNMENT – SSS6a_homework

Brief OUTline:

* Time and Frequency Domain information in sinusoids
* Sampling theory for storing information on computers
* Bandpass filter design for analyzing signals
* Dual-Tone Modulation Frequencies for creating telephone tones

Brief Biography:
Kristopher Lynch
Kristopher Lynch is an Acoustics Engineer at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. In 2002 he was employed at General Dynamics Electric Boat where he worked on nuclear submarines, doing acoustic testing and design, and going out to sea on the submarines for acoustic sea trials. In 2007, Kris was hired at Gulfstream to operate the newly built Acoustic Test Facility, where he does acoustic testing in a reverberation room and hemi-anechoic chamber. Kris designs and tests all types of materials and equipment that go on the aircraft to ensure that the interior it is quiet. Kris received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State in 2001, and received his Masters of Engineering degree in Acoustics from Penn State in 2013.

Dr Joe Gavin
Joe Gavin works in the preliminary design group at Gulfstream, conducting applied research on enabling technologies for a future supersonic business jet. This work, performed in collaboration with a team of passionate experts, seeks to enable supersonic flight over land without the traditional sonic boom that has led to flight restrictions for every other supersonic aircraft that’s ever been built. Joe’s past career was equally rewarding: measuring, understanding and sometimes mitigating the acoustic and electromagnetic signatures for U.S. Navy submarines.

Brian Cook
Brian Cook is the lead engineer for the Aero-Acoustics and Community Noise group at Gulfstream. His focus is on ensuring Gulfstream aircraft are quiet, and have a minimal noise impact on airport communities. Prior to joining Gulfstream, Brian worked on applied Aero-Acoustics R&D at the Georgia Tech Research Institute. In his free time, Brian enjoys running, CrossFit and playing percussion. Brian wishes he was more like Joe Gavin.

DIRECTIONS
Location – Gulfstream AeroSpace | Gulfstream, RDC II, Innovation Drive, Savannah, Ga 31408

From the Downtown.

1. Head west on W Bay St toward Pullen St for about 1.7 mi

2. Take the ramp onto GA-21 N/I-516 W for 1.0 mi

3. Continue onto GA-21 N and go 5.2 mi

4. Turn right onto Jimmy Deloach Pkwy for about 0.3 mi

5. Turn left to stay on Jimmy Deloach Pkwy and go 1.9 mi

6. Turn left onto Crossroads Pkwy and go 0.6 mi

7. Turn left onto Innovation Dr

8. RDC II is the second building on the left. The entrance is in the middle of the building. Security badges will be issued by Gulfstream Security at this point. Your SSS Board Member representatives will be there to kick off the event.

On Saturday, (TO BE DETERMINED date based on student testing and graduation), of  2020 from 11am – 3pm, the 21st and final Savannah Science Seminar of the year will be our closing session on Rocketry. Your presenters Jim Goodlett, Jim Gallagher, Paul Taylor and John Calvert along with other SSS Board Members, will be at our new host site: Sylvania Airport, GA

Brief Outline
Among a vast array of information you will be getting, the following is a brief outline to the presentation:
* 10:45am, student/parent sign-in
* 11-12:30pm, introductions, agenda, instructions and assembly of rocket, motors, altimeters, and payload PLUS Subway box lunches and bottled water provided by SSS for all attending
* 12:30pm, blast off rockets into space
* 2:30-3pm, presentation of member completion certificates and top three awards

NOTE: Rules for Rocket Launch

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WHAT THE SAVANNAH SCIENCE SEMINAR BOARD WILL BRING:
1. bottled water, Subway sandwiches and chips for you and your family
2. 3 canopy tents under which lunch will be served and some additional munchies (cookies, pretzels)
3. and plenty of expertise to help!

WHAT THE STUDENTS WILL BRING:
1. your rockets!
2. foldable chairs and comfortable shoes as we’re on a sod farm
3. cameras and/or video cams if you want shots of your rocket going up up and away
4. a tent if you want to be in the shade
5. running shoes so you can retrieve your rockets as you never know if the wind picks up
6. SUN SCREEN!

RAIN INFORMATION

* In the case of inclement weather the Launch may be cancelled by Friday May 17th and we will send out an email.
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Brief Biography:
John Calvert
Mr. John Calvert is a graduate of Central Missouri State University. Mr. Calvert is an aeronautical engineer and has studied rocketry since childhood. He has instructed numerous groups of students (of all ages, remembering that some of us are still young adults (if not kids at heart)) on the science of rocketry.

Mr. Calvert currently holds a position with a Gulfstream Aerospace after leaving a private aeronautical engineering company, LMI Aerospace, which manufactures winglets and panels (skins) for companies like Gulfstream. Previously he was the Sales Engineer for Nordam Group when they were working with Gulfstream Aeropsace. Mr. Calvert has an FAA airframe and powerplant license, including having an inspectors licensure!

DIRECTIONS
Location – Sylvania Plantation Airpark | Sylvania, GA 30467

From Downtown, the drive is about 1 hour, 4 minutes in time, or around 52.9 miles.

1. Leaving downtown, Take GA-21 northwest towards Effingham County for 50.6 miles heading towards Sylvania Georgia.

3. At around mile 50.6, look for signage on the left side of the road for the PLANTATION AirPark (ARPK). Turn left onto Airport Road.

4. From Airport Road, turn left onto Becon Road which will take you into the airport area…

PLEASE NOTE: This is an active airport with real airplanes so drive slowly and be on the lookout for planes and people walking!

5. Once inside the gates, go to the right on the dirt road past the jump school. Follow that to the end of the runway and head south along the second runway. DRIVE ONLY ON THE DIRT ROAD AS THIS IS AN ACTIVE RUNWAY!!!!

On Monday, Apr 27th, 2020, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, the 19th Savannah Science Seminar Presentation will be on Rocketry. Your presenter and SSS Board Member/program facilitator John Calvert will be at the host site of Savannah Christian Preparatory School in the school library here in Savannah Georgia.

Brief Outline
Among a vast arrary of information you will be getting, the following is a brief outline to the presentation:
* Rocket building
* Teamwork in Design.
>>>MAKE SURE TO WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHES FOR BUILDING ROCKETS – no open toe shoes, no shorts, long sleeve shirts<<<

Please ensure you are wearing safety glasses at all times near power tools! If you don’t know how to use an tools, ALWAYS ASK FIRST!!
Brief Biography:
John Calvert
Mr. John Calvert is a graduate of Central Missouri State University. Mr. Calvert is an aeronautical engineer and has studied rocketry since childhood. He has instructed numerous groups of students (of all ages, remembering that some of us are still young adults (if not kids at heart)) on the science of rocketry.

Mr. Calvert currently holds a position with a Gulfstream Aerospace after leaving a private aeronautical engineering company, LMI Aerospace, which manufactures winglets and panels (skins) for companies like Gulfstream. Previously he was the Sales Engineer for Nordam Group when they were working with Gulfstream Aeropsace. Mr. Calvert has an FAA airframe and powerplant license, including having an inspectors licensure!
DIRECTIONS
Location – Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus | 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah GA, 31419

Heading South from Downtown.

0. The rocketry build session will be held at the GSU Chemistry/Science Center building, room 2404, 2nd floor. We’ll have parking passes available in lab room being distributed by a SSS board member. Display your parking pass on the front left dash of your car; otherwise, you may receive a parking ticket from GSU Armstrong Security Police.

1. Travel south on Abercorn past the Oglethorpe Mall, the Home Depot/Lowes shopping center, and then one intersection before the Savannah Mall…Armstrong State University will be on your left.

2. Turn left into the campus and follow the blue arrow route shown above to get to the parking area in front of the Science Department Building.

On Monday, Apr 20th, 2020, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, the 19th Savannah Science Seminar Presentation will be on Rocketry. Your presenter and SSS Board Member/program facilitator John Calvert will be at the host site of Savannah Christian Preparatory School in the school library here in Savannah Georgia.

Brief Outline
Among a vast arrary of information you will be getting, the following is a brief outline to the presentation:
* Rocket building
* Teamwork in Design.
>>>MAKE SURE TO WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHES FOR BUILDING ROCKETS – no open toe shoes, no shorts, long sleeve shirts<<<

Please ensure you are wearing safety glasses at all times near power tools! If you don’t know how to use an tools, ALWAYS ASK FIRST!!
Brief Biography:
John Calvert
Mr. John Calvert is a graduate of Central Missouri State University. Mr. Calvert is an aeronautical engineer and has studied rocketry since childhood. He has instructed numerous groups of students (of all ages, remembering that some of us are still young adults (if not kids at heart)) on the science of rocketry.

Mr. Calvert currently holds a position with a Gulfstream Aerospace after leaving a private aeronautical engineering company, LMI Aerospace, which manufactures winglets and panels (skins) for companies like Gulfstream. Previously he was the Sales Engineer for Nordam Group when they were working with Gulfstream Aeropsace. Mr. Calvert has an FAA airframe and powerplant license, including having an inspectors licensure!
DIRECTIONS
Location – Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus | 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah GA, 31419

Heading South from Downtown.

0. The rocketry build session will be held at the GSU Chemistry/Science Center building, room 2404, 2nd floor. We’ll have parking passes available in lab room being distributed by a SSS board member. Display your parking pass on the front left dash of your car; otherwise, you may receive a parking ticket from GSU Armstrong Security Police.

1. Travel south on Abercorn past the Oglethorpe Mall, the Home Depot/Lowes shopping center, and then one intersection before the Savannah Mall…Armstrong State University will be on your left.

2. Turn left into the campus and follow the blue arrow route shown above to get to the parking area in front of the Science Department Building.

On Monday the Mar 30th 2020, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, the 18th Savannah Science Seminar Presentation will be on Rocketry. Your presenter and SSS Board Member/program facilitator John Calvert will be at the host site of Savannah Christian Preparatory School in the school library here in Savannah Georgia.

Brief Outline
Among a vast arrary of information you will be getting, the following is a brief outline to the presentation:
* Basic rocketry principles.
* The Physics of flight and rocketry.
* How rocket motors work.
* How aerodynamics work on rocket airframes and parachutes.
* Comparisons with real world rockets and machines.

Brief Biography:
John Calvert
Mr. John Calvert is a graduate of Central Missouri State University. Mr. Calvert is an aeronautical engineer and has studied rocketry since childhood. He has instructed numerous groups of students (of all ages, remembering that some of us are still young adults (if not kids at heart)) on the science of rocketry.

Mr. Calvert currently holds a position with a private aeronautical engineering company, LMI Aerospace, which manufactures winglets and panels (skins) for companies like Gulfstream. Previously he was the Sales Engineer for Nordam Group when they were working with Gulfstream Aeropsace. Mr. Calvert has an FAA airframe and powerplant license, including having an inspectors licensure!

DIRECTIONS
Location – Savannah Christian Prepatory School Library | 1599 Chatham Pkwy, Savannah, GA 31408

From the Downtown.

1. Travel east on I-16, exit the Chatham Parkway exit.

2. At the top of the ramp, turn left or north, and take your first left into the Savannah Christian Prepatory School campus.

3. Go approximentally 200 feet and turn left at the parking lot as shown in the map below.

4. Proceed all the way around to the library where the session will be held.

On Monday the 9th of March 2020, from 6:30pm* to 9:00pm, the 17th Savannah Science Seminar** will be on “the Pine Chemistry & Analytical Tools used in Characterizations of Resins”. Your instructor, Dr Gerry Heebner and SSS Board Member/program facilitator Jim Goodlett will be at the host site of Arizona Chemical (a Kraton Co), here in Savannah Georgia.

* Arrive NLT 6:15pm as Dr Heebner for sign-in and collection of Release Forms (see link below)
** Please wear comfortable, casual clothes and closed toe shoes

*** Please bring a signed release form in order to attend tonight’s session as required by Arizona Chemical, a Kraton Company, or you will not be permitted to enter the facility (download as a PDF or a WORD file)

Brief OUTline:
Students will be broken into teams that will be learning about the production process of pine refinary, as well as analyzing pine based compounds.

Brief Biography:
Dr Gerry Heebner
Dr. Heebner received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Bachelor of Arts in Physics from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania in 1984.  He went on to earn his Doctorate Degree in Physical Chemistry from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania in 1990 with a focus on Surface and Colloidal Chemistry.  He has worked in the Pine Chemical Industry over the past 27 years with Union Camp and Arizona Chemical Company.  Within this industry, he has worked in various areas including waterborne dispersions for the adhesives and inks industries, mineral ore flotation and various applications within the Oleochemical field. He has held various positions including Research Scientist, Technology Manager and Strategic Planning/New Product Development.  He currently holds the position of Business Development Manager – Technology for the Chemical Intermediates Business Unit at the Arizona Chemical Technology Center in Savannah, Georgia.

DIRECTIONS
Location Arizona Chemical (a Kraton Company) | 1201 W Lathrop Ave., Savannah, GA 31415

Kraton Facility: Anaytical Lab – Kraton Science & Technology Center located at 1225 W. Lathrop Ave.  Savannah, GA 31415, Technology Building 2.
— the building is located just off of the Lathrop exit from 516

PLEASE NOTE: Upon entering the site, please proceed through the open gate and fence.  Upon departing the site, please approach the fence and gate on the exit side; the fence and gate will open automatically.  Please do not exit through the entrance side.

On Monday the 2nd of March 2020, from 6:30pm* to 9:00pm, the 16th Savannah Science Seminar** will be on “the Pine Chemistry & Analytical Tools used in Characterizations of Resins”. Your instructor, Dr Gerry Heebner and SSS Board Member/program facilitator Jim Goodlett will be at the host site of Arizona Chemical (a Kraton Co), here in Savannah Georgia.

* Arrive NLT 6:15pm as Dr Heebner for sign-in and collection of Release Forms (see link below)
** Please wear comfortable, casual clothes and closed toe shoes

*** Please bring a signed signed waiver Kraton 2020 (1) release form in order to attend tonight’s session as required by Arizona Chemical, a Kraton Company, or you will not be permitted to enter the facility (download as a PDF by clicking the link above)

Brief OUTline:

Brief Biography:
Dr Gerry Heebner
Dr. Heebner received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Bachelor of Arts in Physics from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania in 1984.  He went on to earn his Doctorate Degree in Physical Chemistry from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania in 1990 with a focus on Surface and Colloidal Chemistry.  He has worked in the Pine Chemical Industry over the past 27 years with Union Camp and Arizona Chemical Company.  Within this industry, he has worked in various areas including waterborne dispersions for the adhesives and inks industries, mineral ore flotation and various applications within the Oleochemical field. He has held various positions including Research Scientist, Technology Manager and Strategic Planning/New Product Development.  He currently holds the position of Business Development Manager – Technology for the Chemical Intermediates Business Unit at the Arizona Chemical Technology Center in Savannah, Georgia.

DIRECTIONS
Location Arizona Chemical (a Kraton Company) | Kraton Chemical, LLC
1225 W. Lathrop Ave. 31415

Kraton Facility: Anaytical Lab – Kraton Science & Technology Center located at 1225 W. Lathrop Ave.  Savannah, GA 31415, Technology Building 2.
— the building is located just off of the Lathrop exit from 516

PLEASE NOTE: Upon entering the site, please proceed through the open gate and fence.  Upon departing the site, please approach the fence and gate on the exit side; the fence and gate will open automatically.  Please do not exit through the entrance side.

On Monday the 24th of February 2020 from 5:45pm to 9pm*, the 15th Savannah Science Seminar HOWsession** (Hands On Workshop) will focus on Gamification and Human Factors Engineering in Aviation. Your Gulfstream presenters, Chris Guinn and Jose Rodriguez as well as SSS Board Members/program facilitators Jim Goodlett will be your hosts at Gulfstream, RDC III Lobby*** off Crossroads Parkway.

PIZZA WILL BE SERVED!!
* NOTE that this seminar starts an hour and fifteen minutes earlier than normal so please be on time as there is only ONE scheduled escort from the front lobby of RDC III. After such time, no one else will be admitted.

** This is a student only seminar due to security restrictions at Gulfstream’s plant site. Unfortunately, no parents/guardians will be allowed to accompany the student so please make your travel arrangements accordingly.

*** Students are required to bring a Government issued photo ID (like a Driver License) for admittance onto Gulfstream property. Safety glasses are also required and will be provided by Gulfstream. A reminder that no open toe shoes are allowed on the premises.

Brief OUTline:

5:45–6:20pm Students and escorts meet at RDC III Lobby for badges
6:20-6:30pm Sign-in and break into 5 teams
6:30–8:15pm HOWsession starts
8:15–8:45pm HOW wrap-up/discussion
8:45-9:00pm Return badges and Adjourn
Brief Biographies:

Brief Biographies:
Chris Guinn
{bio info coming soon}

Jose Rodriguez
{bio info coming soon}

DIRECTIONS

From I-95 heading north to Exit 106, Jimmy Deloach Parkway.

A. Heading north on I-95, turn right (eastward) off Exit 106 onto Jimmy Deloach Parkway.

B. Take first right onto Crossroads Parkway

C. Turn left AFTER Innovation Drive, and parking in either parking lot to the right or left of RDC III as seen in smaller picture below.

D. Proceed into the lobby and you will be assembled there for badges

E. Wait in the front lobby of RDC III until all students have assembled. It is imperative that everyone is on time to this session!

On Monday the 10th of February 2019 from 6pm to 9:00pm*, the 14th Savannah Science Seminar** Presentation will focus on Gamification and Human Factors Engineering in Aviation. Your Gulfstream presenters, Chris Guinn and Jose Rodriguez as well as SSS Board Members/program facilitators Jim Goodlett will be your hosts at Gulfstream, RDC IV Auditorium*** off Crossroads Parkway.

* NOTE that this seminar starts an hour earlier than normal so please be on time as there is only ONE scheduled escort from the front lobby of RDC IV to the auditorium. After such time, no one else will be admitted.

** This is a student only seminar due to security restrictions at Gulfstream’s plant site. Unfortunately, no parents/guardians will be allowed to accompany the student so please make your travel arrangements accordingly.

*** Students are required to bring a valid Government issued photo ID (like a Driver License or Passport) for admittance onto Gulfstream property. Safety glasses are also required and will be provided by Gulfstream. A reminder that no open toe shoes are allowed on the premises.

Brief Outline:
Among a vast array of information you will be getting, the following is a brief outline to the presentations:
· What is Human Factors?
· Behavioral Economics
· Gamification in Product Design
· Human Factors Engineering in Aviation
5:45-6:00pm Meet in RDC IV Lobby for badges and escort students to meeting location, sign-in sheet
6:00–6:30pm Introduction & Overview
6:30–8:00pm Behavioral Economics and Gamification in Product Design
8:00–8:45pm Human Factors Engineering in Aviation
8:45-9:00pm Return badges and Adjourn
Brief Biographies:
Chris Guinn
{bio info coming soon}

Jose Rodriguez
{bio info coming soon}

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DIRECTIONS
Location – Gulfstream RDC IV | 1 Innovation Dr, Savannah, GA 31408

From I-95 heading north towards Exit 106, Jimmy Deloach Parkway.

A. Heading north on I-95, turn right (eastward) off Exit 106 onto Jimmy Deloach Parkway.

B. Take first right onto Crossroads Parkway

C. Turn left onto Innovation Drive and then turn left at the second building which is RDC IV. Visitor parking is right in front.

D. Proceed through the glass doors into the lobby and you will be assembled there for badges.

E. Wait in the front lobby of RDC IV until all students have assembled. It is imperative that everyone is on time to this session!