Tuesday, September 27, 2011

TACNY Junior Cafe Scientifique

Hello from TACNY's Junior Cafe Scientifique!

We invite you to attend TACNY's Junior Cafe Scientifique speaker series!  Download a brochure that includes details of the various lectures for the 2011-12 academic year.

Junior Cafe Scientifique is targeted toward middle school students (although students and adults of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend) and features an interactive discussion with a different scientist, engineer, or technologist each month.  Junior Cafe Scientifique is sponsored by TACNY, the Technology Alliance of Central New York.  The talks are held at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST), 500 South Franklin Street, in Syracuse's Armory Square, from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. most 3rd Saturdays of the month from September to June. Following the lecture, please stay and explore the MOST as TACNY's guest!

Questions?  Suggestions?  Please email jrcafe@tacny.org.

We hope to see you at the next lecture on October 15th!

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique ~ Saturday, October 15th

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique
Creepy Chemistry: Glowing Pumpkins, Magical Genies, Mysterious Fog and Much More!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
9:30a.m. - 11:00a.m.
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST), Armory Square Syracuse, New York

Speaker:  Neal M. Abrams, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Talk Overview:  Ready to be spooked out of your seat?  Join the TACNY Jr. Café on October 15th to see the chemistry behind glowing pumpkins, magical genies, bleeding paper, and mysterious fog.  Dr. Neal Abrams from SUNY ESF will present a series of interactive Halloween chemistry demonstrations that will be sure to delight young and old alike.  Come make your own slimy worms and celebrate the season!
Biography:  Dr. Neal Abrams obtained his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and certification in teaching from Ithaca College, completed his doctorate at Penn State University, and was a postdoctoral researcher at Cornell University.  At ESF, Neal instructs the general chemistry labs and co-teaches a course in renewable energy. He also directs a chemistry research program centered on renewable energy and is the faculty advisor for the ESF chemistry club.
About the Technology Alliance of Central New York (“TACNY”):
Founded in 1903 as the Technology Club of Syracuse, the Technology Alliance of Central New York enhances and facilitates the development, growth and advancement of education, awareness and historical appreciation of technology within the Central New York Community. Through its programs and support efforts, TACNY seeks to further serve members, as well as educational groups and institutions with similar missions, and be the key link among technical societies in Central New York.
TACNY Jr. Café Scientifique, founded in 2005, is free, held most 3rd Saturdays, from September to June from 9:30a.m. - 11:00a.m. at the MOST.  Participants must be accompanied by an adult and can explore the museum at no cost at the program conclusion.

Reservations are appreciated but not required two days prior to event:
Diane E. Darwish at jrcafe@tacny.org

Tuition Free Robotics (STEM) Workshop opportunity in your area

Thinking of starting a Robotics Program?  - Looking for ideas on how to enhance  your existing robotics Program? - Want to learn about Robotic competitions?Intelitek and West Genesee HS have organized a one day hands on workshop to answer many of the frequently asked questions that educators interested in this exciting and motivational course offering are asking.
Date: Oct 14, 2011 Time: 8 AM - 3 PM
Location: West Genesee High School -Pre-Engineering Lab
Cost: Free
5201 West Genesee St.



Camillus, NY 13031
Must be registered to attend -  Contact: Joe Zahra 516-695-0392  joezahra@aol.com
Seating Limited.„ Please register by Oct 13, 2011
Lunch will be provided

Web link to a detailed Agenda (below)
The Robotic Engineering Curriculum is just one of the West Genesee HS course offerings that make up their NYS certified Pre-Engineering Program.

Intelitek is a world-leading developer, producer and supplier of Blended Learning Technology Training Systems. For over two decades we have provided NY schools with comprehensive training solutions for engineering, manufacturing, automation and industrial technologies, including CADCAMCNCroboticsindustrial maintenancemechatronicsFMS,and CIM. If you are unable to attend and require more information, free evaluation material, or an on-site presentation please visit our web-site www.intelitek.com


Please share this invitation with your colleagues!
Link to agenda -  http://issuu.com/intelitek/docs/rec_workshop_wgenessee_101411?mode=embed&viewMode=presentation&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true


Regards,

Joe Zahra
Intelitek - NY
516-695-0392

TACNY: Sweet Lecture Series: Nanotechnology: Driving a 21st Century Educational and Economic Renaissance in New York State

The Technology Alliance of Central New York (TACNY) and the Tech Garden will host an exciting presentation on Upstate New York's emerging nanotechnology industry as part of TACNY's 2011-2012 Sweet Lecture Series. "Nanotechnology: Driving a 21st Century Educational and Economic Renaissance in New York State" is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 6 p.m. Dr. Alain E. Kaloyeros, Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany-SUNY, is the featured speaker.

The event will be held at the Whitney Applied Technology Center at Onondaga Community College. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Dr. Kaloyeros will provide an overview of nanotechnology and will describe regional initiatives, including CNSE's partnership with Lockheed Martin and CenterState CEO. Catalyzed by a New York State Assembly investment, the Nanotechnology Innovation and Commercialization Excelerator (NICE) is designed to accelerate critical 21st century technologies and attract additional nanotechnology growth to Central New York.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

CNYTEEA 75th Anniversary Celebration & Annual Steak Roast a Huge Success!

Marty Collins (CNYTEA President for 50th, Jerry Kranz (CNYIATA President for the 25th)                                                                                                          &  Mo Lepine (CNYTEEA President for the 75th). All from Baldwinsville!


What a great night!                                                                                                                        
We celebrated the 75th Anniversary
by awarding five Lifetime Memberships to:

Bill Lavin
Joe Clayton
Earl Billings
Phil Gaines
Tom LaClair 
A great mix of 120 college students, student teachers, college professors, active 
and retired technology education teachers. 

The attendees voted C.W Baker High School as the
CNYTEEA Program of the Year 
and Paul Mizer for our CNYTEEA Teacher of the Year
And a BIG THANK YOU goes out to our sponsors
Airgas ~ LIncoln Electric ~ 3M Safety
and to Vicki Williams & the Fireside Staff for a delicious banquet!





Friday, September 16, 2011

TACNY ~ Celebration of Technology Awards Banquet

Congratulations to Howie Hollander and the TACNY  "Celebration of Technology Awards Banquet" committee for a very successful event held on this past Monday, September 19th. The evening saw many excellent displays, including CNS High School (Marty Miner & students) with their Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car, Henninger/Lincoln City School's STEM  Rocketry Club and our own CNYTEEA Display. As most of you know many of our members are also TACNY members and quite of few have been very active in the leadership of the organization, Vern Tryon, Tom Frawley, Steve Poydock and currently Joey Pesce to name a few.

Their Keynote speaker, Deanne Bell, was outstanding! She is a true engineer who has made her fame with her hosting of many television series, including the current ESPN show, Rise Up. Deanne & Howie traveled across the entire region visiting various Technology Education programs (Lincoln Middle School, D.S. Ray Middle School, Cazenovia High School and ESM High School). She was outstanding during her visit to Ray and was a tremendous role model for our female students!

Here is a link to one of the Syracuse Post Standard articles about her visit to Lincoln.

Deanne teaching Ray 7th Grade Technology Students "Engineering Principles of CO2 Cars"

Annette Wallace, Howie Hollander & Deanne Bell
Deanne Bell speaking to Cazenovia High School Students

Deanne chatting with future engineers from Cazenovia