Monday, May 14, 2012
CNYTEEA Year End Cookout ~ Wednesday, May 23
Come one, come all! Join in on the good times and fellowship at Marty Collins' Hermitage
on Wednesday, May 23rd @ 4:00 pm
• Hamburgers, hotdogs and all the fixings!
• Please RSVP Marty
MDC7610@Gmail.com
on Wednesday, May 23rd @ 4:00 pm
• Hamburgers, hotdogs and all the fixings!
• Please RSVP Marty
MDC7610@Gmail.com
Did You Know 3.0
A very cool video on the exponential growth of informational technologies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmwwrGV_aiE&sns=em
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Congratulations to Gwen Maturo-Grasso!
Congratulations to CNYTEEA member & teacher Gwendolyn Maturo-Grasso! Gwen teaches at Lincoln Middle School. She had just received a grant to buy iPads and other computers for her students. Read more about it ....
http://www.syracuse.com/news/
http://www.syracuse.com/news/
Monday, May 7, 2012
Junior Cafe Scientifique - Saturday, May 19th
"Going into Orbit: Famous Rocket Payloads and What We
Learn from Them"
Saturday, May 19, 9:30-11:00am
Damian
G. Allis, PhD, research associate professor of chemistry at Syracuse University
and president of the Syracuse Astronomical Society, will present Going into
Orbit: Famous Rocket Payloads and What We Learn from Them, a talk about rocket
payloads, as part of TACNY’s 2011-2012 Junior Cafe Scientifique lecture
series.
People
interested in learning more about rocket payloads are invited to attend the
free Junior Cafe
presentation on Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Milton J. Rubenstein
Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) in Syracuse’s Armory Square. Walk-ins are welcome, but we ask
that people RSVP by emailing jrcafe@tacny.org
by May 17, 2012.
Allis
is a research professor at Syracuse University, focusing on spectroscopy and
drug design; works in the area of molecular nanotechnology as part of the
international Nanofactory Collaboration; and studies DNA and genomics with
AptaMatrix Inc. in Syracuse. He currently is president and webmaster of the
Syracuse Astronomical Society, an organization that promotes observation,
education, and light pollution issues from its Darling Hill Observatory in
Vesper. During cloudy nights, he also is a drummer/percussionist in several
local bands, including the Civil War-Era Excelsior Cornet Band.
With
2,500 years of documented history as toys, military tools and delivery systems
for scientists’ instruments, rocketry has changed the face of humankind.
Rocketry not only opened the imaginations of authors in the 20th century to the universe, but
profoundly changed telecommunications, surveillance, geopolitics, education,
and observational astronomy. The early 21st century has found governments
having to collaborate on development and delivery at the same time as industry
is developing new, competitive, commercial alternatives to orbit for equipment
and humans alike. This lecture will take a science-centric look at the
use of rocketry in recent history and consider some of the radical change that
has come from its science and application.
TACNY Junior Cafe Scientifique, a program for
middle-school students, features discussions between scientists and students
about topics in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics
in an informal atmosphere and seeks to encourage students to consider careers
in these areas. Students must be accompanied by an adult and can explore the MOST
at no cost after the event.
For more information about TACNY, visit www.tacny.org.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Our last CNYTEEA Tour ~ Warner Energy LLC (May 9th)
Next week come join CNYTEEA's visit to Warner LLC as our final tour of the year on WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th @ 4:00 pm.
Warner Energy was officially formed in March of 2006 as a joint venture between Drescher Management Group (DMG) and the O'Brien & Gere engineering firm (OBG). The purpose of the venture was to pursue technology development and product advancement in the alternative energy industry. Headquartered in Liverpool, NY, Warner Energy’s campus includes our Technology Development Laboratory, Solar Module Manufacturing Lines, Meteorological Monitoring Station, Solar Module Testing and Demonstration Arrays, and Wind Turbine.
Today Warner Energy designs and develops solar projects for clients throughout the US and distributes solar modules and related components to solar installers throughout North and South America. We are a center for research, development, and manufacturing of new renewable technologies. Our products are installed and operating all over the world as we continue to expand our line of offerings.
Seeking Public Input on Common Standards for CTE Programs
The opportunity for the
public to comment on the Common Career Technical Core (CCTC), a shared set of
rigorous, high-quality Career Technical Education (CTE) standards developed and
validated by business, industry and education experts, begins today.
The public comment period will
run April 30 – May 11, 2012 and all CTE stakeholders, including business and industry, educators,
parents, and students are urged to participate in this process.
The public comment period
is an opportunity for CTE stakeholders to participate in the development
process of the CCTC, which is intended to help ensure all CTE students have
access to high-quality, rigorous career-focused learning opportunities in every
state, and every community across the nation. The CCTC will complement and
support other comprehensive college and career ready standards, such as the
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The CCTC initiative is being facilitated by the National Association of State
Directors of Career Technical Consortium (NASDCTEc).
Forty-two states have
declared support for the development of the CCTC. Each of the 42 states;
Washington, DC and Palau nominated experts from a range of sectors -- from
business and industry to education -- to participate in working groups charged
with the development of the CCTC in the spring of 2012.
Once the public comment
period ends on May 11, 2012 the state-nominated working groups will review the
public feedback and finalize the standards. The final standards are
slated for public release at the National Career
Clusters ™ Institute on
June 19, 2012. Provide public comment on the CCTC
today.
New York State Technology & Engineering Educators Association Participate in our 2012 Middle School Student Survey Participate in our 2012 High School Student Survey
Monday - May 7th thru Friday - May 18th, 2012
Why: This survey data
will ultimately help support your own TE programs and the vital work of our
association as we interface with the Board of Regents and Commissioner of
Education. Our 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010 & 2011 student survey results ARE
very positive and truly helpful.
For greater validity and credibility we simply need to gather more
student data.
Go to: http://www.nysteea.org
to find our past survey questions and results.
When: The survey will
be “HOT” and “ONLINE” for student and teacher access between Monday, May 7th ~ Friday, May 18th.
Where: Go to: http://www.nysteea.org and the survey links,
for the MS and HS will be available and easily found by going to our main web
page, scroll down and click on the survey. Please be sure to stress to your MS
and HS students that they select the correct link for their respective survey.
Questions: There are
36 questions. For the HS there is one short essay question asking students to write
how technology education classes have impacted them personally and with their
future.
Timeframe: This
survey will take students between 15 and 28 minutes to complete.
Strategy: If you have
a full compliment of computers, in your classroom, with Internet access, then
you are all set. If you don’t have adequate computers, then schedule one of your
school’s computer labs on the date you can fit this survey activity into your schedule.
Why not schedule it in today!!
We
all can agree Technology & Engineering Education is a powerful learning
experience that enables students to discover more about themselves, the
relevance of their academic subjects and it helps them to become more
technologically literate. The survey information can provide local and state
level decision-makers with the critical data they want and need to see about
what we teach. We especially want
to share this survey data with the Regents and the Governor.
"Wireless Sensor Networking: The New Wireless Revolution"
Please join us for
SUNYIT's final Provost's Lecture presentation of the semester. Dr. Geethapriya
Thamilarasu, Assistant Professor Computer Science, will present "Wireless
Sensor Networking: The New Wireless Revolution". Friday, May 11 from noon
to 2 pm in Donovan Hall, Room G152. www.sunyit.edu/provost_lectures for additional detail and to RSVP. www.sunyit.edu for
directions and campus map.
Marv Meissner
Associate Director
Professional Development
SUNY Institute of
Technology
100 Seymour Road
Utica, NY 13502
Phone:315-792-7197
Cell: 607-745-8354
Fax:315-792-7278
Seeking Volunteers for Girl Scout STEM events
Did you know Girl Scouts is committed to providing every girl a chance
to explore the fascinating world of STEM? Girl Scouting encourages girls of all
ages by offering "fun with purpose" through its K–12 national
program. Girls explore a variety of interests, everything from the arts
to the outdoors and, of course, STEM.
We are excited to reach out to the TACNY community for support with TWO
upcoming girl events in Syracuse*.
Dynamic, engaging, enthusiastic men and women are encouraged to volunteer and
women interested in serving as role models are especially welcomed.
1. Feed Your
Head, Wednesday, May 16th 6:30-8pm at the DeWitt Community Library
a.
We are seeking 4-8 volunteers with special areas of interest in: entertainment technology
(with grades 4-5); simple home science experiments (with grades 2-3); forensic
science & criminal psychology (grades 6-8); science behind the
fashion/beauty industry (grades 9-12)
b.
Each age level will complete 2-5 activities within the theme towards a specific
badge. There is flexibility within the requirements that can be discussed
in more detail.
c.
Materials will be purchased by the Girl Scouts.
2. Top Jobs 2018,
Tuesday-Friday, July 17-20th 12:30-2:30PM
a.
A business host and professionals within the field to host ONE day with a group
of girls grades 6-12. During the two hours, girls will tour an “innovative
business,” share time with professionals and experience a sampling of what the
job entails.
b.
Fields of interest include: biomedical engineers, network systems analysts,
financial examiners, medical scientists, physicians assistants, biochemists
& biophysicists, skin-care specialist, athletic trainers
c.
Note: On Monday, July 16th girls will receive What Color is Your
Parachute? For Teens, identify some
of their specific interests and assess their transferable skills and develop “burning
questions” about the businesses we will visit.
*Each of these events is
mirrored in both Utica and Binghamton. We are seeking specialized support
in those regions, as well.
Please contact me, if you are interested in learning more about either
of these events.
It is through the support of committed "real life topic
experts" in our community, that the Girl Scout Leadership Experience comes
to life and girls will become inspired to explore STEM careers!
Thank You,
Christina M. Verratti
Senior Manager, Series and
Events Pathways
Girl Scouts of NYPENN
Pathways, Inc.
8170 Thompson Road,
Cicero, NY 13039
T 315.698.9400, ext 2126
F 315.698.9500
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Regents Discuss New Requirements:
The board
of regents want feedback as they considers creating two new pathways
to graduation: one in career and technical education, and the other in science,
technology, engineering and math. Education Department staff members presented
a proposal that would add the two options and make the Regents Global History
and Geography exam optional. The policy, if adopted, would take effect for the
2013-14 school
year.
http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20120423/NEWS10/204230362/Regents-consider-change-graduation-requirements?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Local%20News
Monday, April 16, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
Short video on Ray Middle School's Baby Crawdads
Here is a short video that I shot of one of my 6th Grade "Hydroponic & Aquaponic"
student helpers watching the newly hatched baby Crawdads. Taking our Region's Vice President's advice (Mike Barbieri) we decided to use 12 Australian Red Clawed Crawdads as part of our Aquaponic system instead of Tilapia fish. There was certainly a learning curve as far as the care for these fierce creatures, but the student helpers certainly do not have to clean the filters as much.
student helpers watching the newly hatched baby Crawdads. Taking our Region's Vice President's advice (Mike Barbieri) we decided to use 12 Australian Red Clawed Crawdads as part of our Aquaponic system instead of Tilapia fish. There was certainly a learning curve as far as the care for these fierce creatures, but the student helpers certainly do not have to clean the filters as much.
NYSTEEA Spring Conference Presentations - It's on NEXT WEEK!
2012 NYSTEEA Conference
Sheraton Syracuse University April 18th, 19th, 20th
Wednesday Presentations:
Jason Web– Adobe After Effects: Demonstration of different uses of Adobe After Effects for text or video effects
Thursday Presentations:
David Hardy/ Curtis Helt– Principles of Engineering and STEM
Mike Fry– Engineering by Design Comes to NY
Mark Leonard– Laser Technology in the MS/HS Fab Lab: This seminar will introduce laser cutting/ engraving technol-
ogy as one format for student applications in a STEM based curriculum.
Karin Dykeman/ Todd Dischinger- Teaching elements and principles of design through product and graphic design:
Incorporate the elements and principles of design in your curriculum! Intrinsic to the design process, these concepts and
activities are tailored for teachers of DDP, but applicable to other courses. Walk away with ideas to use next week!
Richard Bush/ Dan Tryon/ Mark Hardy– Technology Education at SUNY Oswego New Program– New Facilities:
SUNY Oswego is undergoing significant updates with their facilities and teacher preparation program. Undergraduate
program updates, new course offerings, and new facilities will be presented that address current need for technology and
engineering educators. Promotional materials will be provided to participants.
Dave Buckley/ Gerry O’Connor– HP in STEM Education: The HP presentation will discuss how high performance
computing can enhance a student’s STEM experience.
Steven Giglio-Successful Pre-Engineering Projects R/C Heli-Missile Launcher: Short HOD of a Pre Engineering project
Robert Tufte: Don’t be overwhelmed trying to integrate Common Core: Introductory presentation on how to integrate
common core standards into your technology education lessons.
Craig Clark/ Kent Johnson– Zero Energy Home and Alternative Fuels Program: The presentation will highlight the zero
energy home that was built by students and has geothermal, solar thermal, solar electric and small wind all integrated
into a Gold Green NAHB Home. Our alternative fules program will explain all the current hybrid operations and our
Green Grand Prix winner at 89.6 MPG
Thomas Kubicki– Embedding Common Core Standards in Secondary Technology Curriculums: Presentation will focus
on how to identify the Common Core Standards that can be linked to the Technology Education Curriculums and
strategies to include them in the classroom activities, how to assess them and how to document them for administrative
review.
Chuck Goodwin– Time to Articulate and Build a Sequence: The times are a changing and technology education pro-
grams now need to set up articulation agreements with regional community colleges and assemble your high school
courses into a program of study sequence.
Thursday Presentations:
Graham Baughman– Cloud-Based Virtual Modeling: WhiteBox Learning is a complete standards-based STEM learning
system. The worlds only truly “Clou”-based 3D virtual modeling STEM learning system. Flight 2.0, Structures 2.0,
Green Car 2.0, Rockets 2.0, and Dragster 2..0 allow students to simulate their designs and compete virtually 24/7 all
around the world.
Alta Jo Longware– Geometry and Packaging Design: Teaching cardboard packaging design is an inexpensive way to inte-
grate the Common Core for Math standards into DDP or the WoT curriculum. This workshop will provide participants
with hands-on experience in developing nets for common geometric shapes. The knowledge will be used to design an
insert fusing only oak tag, that will hold and protect a raw egg drop challenge. Participants will receive an electronic copy
of all lesson plans and resource material.
Michael Hacker– A Research Study to Identify Overarching Themes and Instructional Contexts in Secondary Engineer-
ing and Technology Education: This research study, Concepts and Context in Engineering and Technology Education
(CCETE) was an international effort to define the most salient themes (or big ideas) that cut across domains and thus
give insight into the holistic nature of engineering and technology. The study was conducted jointly by researchers from
Hofstra University (NY) and Delfty University (in the Netherlands).
Lawrence Kassan– Rod Sterling Video Festival: This session will showcase award winning K-12 student videos from
across NYS, a discussion on the creative process, and festival information. Educators will learn how to team with the
Rod Sterling Video Festival to initiate or compliment any video programs at your school.
Steve Hughes– Build and Program a LEGO NXT Robot: BRING YOUR LAPTOP to this session to program the NXT
robot you will build. We will load the MINDSTORMS software on your laptop; you can keep the copy. This is an ex-
tended session limited to 24 participants WITH LAPTOPS. Laptops ARE required. (Offered again Friday)
Friday Presentations
Jason Wanek-Maximize your Interactive Whiteboard.: Your students want to use the SMART board or whichever IWB
you have in your classroom. Learn easy ways to create opportunities for your students to be actively engaged with the
content you provide. We will be using a SMART Board during this session, but many concepts will transcend the brand.
Jon Santiago– One 3D Printer per Child: MakerBots are low-cost 3-D Printers that allow people to physically make their
own digital creations. MakerBot Industries believes that our tools can help “re-make” education by creating more ways to
teach STEM in engaging, hands-on ways. Participants will be taught the basics of 3-D modeling for the MakerBot, using
the free, web-based TinkerCad software to design their own buttons.
Gwendolyn Maturo– Grasson– School Pad: “Touch it 2” The electronic playgrounds of our media-centric-digital-native
students, become the virtual desk space where students work in collaboration to complete presentation or competition
ready STEM commong Core based assignments connecting their classroom to the digital world and increasing HW re-
turn rates!
Friday Presentations
Jason Wanek-Maximize your Interactive Whiteboard.: Your students want to use the SMART board or whichever IWB
you have in your classroom. Learn easy ways to create opportunities for your students to be actively engaged with the
content you provide. We will be using a SMART Board during this session, but many concepts will transcend the brand.
Jon Santiago– One 3D Printer per Child: MakerBots are low-cost 3-D Printers that allow people to physically make their
own digital creations. MakerBot Industries believes that our tools can help “re-make” education by creating more ways to
teach STEM in engaging, hands-on ways. Participants will be taught the basics of 3-D modeling for the MakerBot, using
the free, web-based TinkerCad software to design their own buttons.
Gwendolyn Maturo– Grasson– School Pad: “Touch it 2” The electronic playgrounds of our media-centric-digital-native
students, become the virtual desk space where students work in collaboration to complete presentation or competition
ready STEM commong Core based assignments connecting their classroom to the digital world and increasing HW re-
turn rates!
Steve Hughes– Build and Program a LEGO NXT Robot: BRING YOUR LAPTOP to this session to program the NXT
robot you will build. We will load the MINDSTORMS software on your laptop; you can keep the copy. This is an ex-
tended session limited to 24 participants WITH LAPTOPS. Laptops ARE required. (Offered again Friday)
Jefferey Stevens– RE Training for you and curriculum for your classroom: Renewable Energy (RE) Education 4U. RE-
NEW your skills– train at the Alfred State RE center. In 2011, we hosted and taught teachers (4free). See what they ex-
perienced/ gained for their classroom & how you can too. Funding/ equipment available.
Jason Wanek– Learning, Creating and Sharing with IPads: Particpants will be introduced to multiple ways that the IPad
can be used to inspire students. This fast-paced session will introduce ways that students are able to learn new concepts,
create products, and share what they have learned. Participants will be encouraged to help create a learning product.
Altal Jo Longware/ Karin Dykeman– Exploring Biomimicry– Design Inspired by nature: “Biomimicry is the science and
art of emulation Nature’s best biological ideas to solve human problems.”(Biomimicry institute.org) The bullet train,
Shark Skin Swimwear and the Ultra Cane are a few examples of new products inspired by nature. In this workshop, par-
ticipants will learn how engineers use biomimicry to enhance designs using techniques of observation, reverse engineer-
ing and brainstorming.
Mike Fry– Engineering by Design Comes to NY
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