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Title Description Type Offerings
ACE Mentor Program Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering The ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who are exploring careers in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering.The mentors are professionals from leading design and construction firms who volunteer their time and energy. The program is designed to engage, inform, and challenge youth. New York Chapters include Long Island, New York City, Utica, Buffalo, Capital District, Syracuse and Binghamton Career Websites
Albany Pine Bush Preserve Education Program 2009 Located in the heart of the Capital District Region, the Albany Pine Bush represents one of the best remaining examples of an inland pine barrens ecosystem in the world. Do you want to get your class outside to experience a rare natural community. If so, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve has several choices of programs to choose from. Each program is led by a well trained and experienced guide and the programs meet several NYS learning standards and are designed to promote hands-on, inquiry-based learning. Workshops
American Society of Heating,Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Region 1 The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. Membership is open to any person associated with the field including indoor air quality, building design and operation, and environmental control for food processing and industry. Career Websites
Animal Guides How fast can a cheetah run? How far can a lemur leap? What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Find out the answers to these and many other questions about your favorite animals at Animal Guides. Teacher Materials
Archaeological Perspective Think like an archaeologist! Dig up remains of Maya and the Italian Renaissance in two new scenarios designed specifically for kids. The camps are held at several locations in the Capital District and Hudson Valley regions of New York State. Summer Camps
  • 08/17/2009 to 08/21/2009
  • 08/03/2009 to 08/07/2009
  • 07/27/2009 to 07/31/2009
  • 08/10/2009 to 08/14/2009
  • 08/24/2009 to 08/28/2009
  • 08/31/2009 to 09/04/2009
Black Family Technology Awareness Day at RPI 2009 Black Family Technology Awareness Day is a great opportunity for young people and their families to get a taste of the excitement and possibilities of careers in engineering, science and technology. This day long program includes interactive workshops for students K to College. Look for this in February at RPI. Workshops
Challenger Learning Center of the Capital Region, Schenectady, NY A way to honor the memory of the astronauts killed in the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster, the learning centers aim to spark interest in science and space travel among youngsters in grades 5 though 8 through realistic mock-ups of Mission Control. Teacher Materials
Children's Summer Programs, Technology Enrichment Program Discover your interests and talents through hands on, activity packed learning sessions that include the mystery involved in magic, explore the world of color and mirrors, learn to use different keys to open the many doors of science and more! Summer Camps
Childrens Museum of Science and Technology School Programs Childrens Museum of Science and Technology uses New York State curriculum standards in creating and carrying out their programs.The programs are age specific and include: exploring the animal world and the survival needs of all animals, investigation of the world of atoms and molecules from nanoscale to the galactic scale, embarking on an ecological journey along the 75-foot living Hudson River exhibit, and the Oasis in Space, a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe, galaxy and solar system. Teacher Materials
Childrens Museum of Science and Technology Teacher Resource Packets At Childrens Museum of Science and Technology learning by doing is order of the day, and fun is the tool they use to teach. CMOST's programs align with New York State's curriculum standards. The Teacher Resource Packets titles include All About Animals, Amazing Adaptations, Molecules In Motion and more. Lesson Plans
Cisco Academy at Schenectady High Schenectady High is one of the first 10 Cisco networking academies in the country. To complement the Cisco academy offerings, the business department at Schenectady High also provides classes in Excel and PowerPoint so that students can be certified as Microsoft Office specialists. This program teaches Schenectady High School students to design, build and maintain computer networks. Curriculum
Computer Explorers 2009 Saturday programs are fun! Build and program Roamer the Robot, Techno Blocks, and Spy bots. Build and film Star Wars Robots. Go one step more and build realistic motorized models! Workshops
  • 07/06/2009 to 07/10/2009
  • 07/13/2009 to 07/17/2009
  • 08/10/2009 to 08/14/2009
  • 08/24/2009 to 08/28/2009
  • 07/27/2009 to 07/31/2009
  • 07/20/2009 to 07/24/2009
  • 08/17/2099 to 08/21/2009
Department of Environmental Conservation Website 2009 The mission of the Department of Environmental Conservation is to "conserve, improve, and protect New York's natural resources and environment". The department offers a variety of environmental workshops in various locations in NYS that can be searched via its website. Workshops
Edison Exploratorium The Edison Exploratorium is a prototype for the future of engineering interaction worldwide originating in the Original Tech Valley, Schenectady, New York. It is a unique, hands on workshop environment exploring the past, present and future of engineering. Workshops
Educating Girls for Engineering (EDGE) : Engineering Workshop for Talented High School Girls at Union College 2009 The workshop theme is Toys and Tools for Disabled Children, which focuses on developing technologies to enhance the learning activities (toys) and communication skills (tools) of disabled children. The program includes lectures, field trips, laboratory work, and social activities, while exploring engineering principles to solve a specific challenge. Students visit a local rehabilitation hospital; identify the specific needs of children with brain injuries; use engineering techniques to create toys for these children; and present the final products to the children to assess the success of their efforts. Workshops
Education Initiatives, Tech Valley Teacher Externship Program This program provides middle and high school teachers with first hand work experience in a technology company. Its designed to expose teachers to careers in the math, science and technology fields, and educate them about the skills that are needed for the future workforce in Tech Valley. Professional Development
Educational Programs at Schenectady Museum The Museum's exhibits are filled with amazing objects and stories, so whatever the topic or theme of your or lesson, your students will develop specific skills for accessing information from primary source materials. NYS Learning Standards Matrix is also available for each area, Prk through High School. Lesson Plans
Energy 101 Do you know the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy? Do you know where your energy comes from? Answer these questions at NYSERDA's Energy 10. It links to: Fun and Games, Energy and History, Energy Glossary, Quiz and there is an Energy Activity Booklet too! Games & Activities
Energy and Environmental Technology Applications Center (E2TAC) Created in 1998, it was established as an active expansion of Albany NanoTech. E2TAC's mission is to support energy and environmental technology deployment through accelerated commercialization by leveraging partnerships between industry, government and university. Career Websites
GE Presents Love SAM (Science and Math) The Love SAM program will engage students with innovative activities that will help make science and math come to life in the classroom.The program, funded by GE, will provide first-grade teachers with additional tools and resources to spark an early love of learning in youngsters. It will expand each year until students in grades 1 through 4, and their teachers, have access to the enhanced learning opportunities. Curriculum
Girls Excited about Math and Science (GEMS) 2009 The GEMS program is aimed at increasing the number of girls and women studying and entering technical careers in engineering, mathematics, and computer science. This many faceted program combines day long programs on Fridays including hands on workshops for middle and high school students, with Saturday morning programs focusing on careers. Workshops
Health Quest - Career Exploration HEALTH QUEST is a health career exploration opportunity that immerses students in a health care setting for six weeks, introducing them to the daily work tasks and responsibilities of a healthcare provider or allied health professionals. Hosted by health care facilities, HEALTH QUEST students work in areas appropriate to and selected by the host facility. Student placements last six weeks with weekly work time compiling 30 hours. Students must be able to work the entire six week period (30 hours/week.) The HEALTH QUEST program is funded by the Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center (HM AHEC). Please note the Health Quest program is contingent on continued grant funding. All applications are due May 8, 2009. Internships
Healthcare: Get Into It! Healthcare: Get Into It! has been created as a way to explore some of the possibilities of health care careers and give you the opportunity to develop a road map to your future. Health care encompasses many disciplines and information is important. The topics include: Interest Assessment Tool, Career Options,Job Shadowing/Mentoring Programs,Career Planning, Education & Training, and Financial Aid. Career Websites
Invention Convention 2009 This New York statewide invention education program for public and private school students in grades K8 goal is to stimulate the development of students' creativity and imaginations, thereby building a new generation of American inventors using scientific problem solving as well as creative thinking. Games & Activities
Joseph Henry Science Fair 2009 This science fair builds on the problem-based learning approach open to all students in grades 4 to 8 in the city of Albany, NY. The fair is held on the campus of Saint Rose College. Workshops
  • 07/06/2009 to 07/10/2009
Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) Program 2009 The Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) Program promotes original research and experimentation in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level and publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement. JSHS regional and national symposium are held during the academic year and reach over 10,000 high school students and teachers. New York State regional locations include Metro (New York Academy of Sciences), Long Island (Adelphi University) and Upstate (University at Albany,Department of Biological Sciences). Games & Activities
Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL) Community Outreach Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL) based in upstate New York, is a world-class research and development facility dedicated to support of the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. KAPL encourages employees to support their community and participate in citizenship activities. A few of these include: Ask a Scientist, MathCounts, Physics of Flight, Project Apollo, Saturday Scholars and Lockheed Martin Space Day. Games & Activities
Mildred Elley School of Digital Media Arts - 2009 Video Game Design Camp If you're entering grades 6 through 11, you can explore the world of video game production and creation at a summer camp unlike any other; one week at a time. Each session is designed as a stand-alone expreience; however, what you learn in one session will be useful in others. Summer Camps
  • 06/29/2009 to 08/07/2009
Molecularium Riding Snowflakes Molecularium Riding Snowflakes is a one-of-a-kind, award winning, immersive digital-dome animated musical show that takes audiences on a thrill ride into the exciting world of atoms and molecules OXY, HYDRO and HYDRA, an amazing cast of atoms, aboard the most fantastic ship in the Universe: the MOLECULARIUM. This science lesson, thrill-ride, and magical musical adventure in a world of atoms and molecules comes complete with curriculum. Curriculum
Museum Education Institute at the New York State Museum The Institute introduces teachers to the Museum research process, with access to current research information, and encourages interaction with Museum research and collections staff. The teacher workshops are aligned with New York State Learning Standards and encourages hands-on and inquiry based training opportunities. Evolution,earth science and archaeology are upcoming themes. Professional Development
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Summer Teacher Fellowship at Five Rivers The Summer Teacher Fellowship, a competitive annual award funded by the Friends of Five Rivers, is a unique opportunity for teachers to develop their skills and knowledge of environmental education. The program offers intensive training in natural history, environmental education methods and techniques and the opportunity to observe classes. Professional Development
NanoMission Action Adventures in the Nano World Try your hand at one of these exciting, scientifically accurate interactive 3D learning game based on understanding nanosciences and nanotechnology! The "nano games" include NanoImaging, NanoScaling and NanoMedicine. Games & Activities
New Energy New York New Energy New York is a consortium of New York energy related technology organizations that convened to expand and promote energy technology excellence in New York State. Career Websites
New York State Museum Earth Day 2009 Join us at the New York State Museum as we celebrate Earth Day 2009 with many hands-on activities and presentations designed to raise your conservation curiosity and grow your environmental skills. Learn the steps you can take to protect the earth. Join environ-mentalists, scientists, and nature lovers for hands-on, eco-friendly activities and demonstrations. Games & Activities
  • 04/25/2009 to 04/25/2009
New York State Museum Teacher Guides and Resources The NYS Museum Teacher's guides and other resources for the classroom provide tools you can use to bring the subject into the classroom. The activities correspond with the New York State Learning Standards and Core Curriculum in order to be easily incorporated with units you may already be teaching. The topics correspond with exhibits at the Museum. Lesson Plans
RPI Capital Area Technology and Inquiry in Education Access mathematics inquiries that include interactive activities, downloadable student handouts, and links to the NYS standards and assessments, short courses on technical how tos and curriculum activities developed by K6 teachers. Professional Development
RPI School of Engineering Design Your Future Day 2009 Through fun, dynamic and interactive sessions, Design Your Future Day is designed to spark interest in high tech fields, and to encourage girls to pursue technical careers. Workshops
  • 04/18/2009 to 04/18/2009
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Center for Initiatives in Pre-College Education (CIPCE) RPI, through CIPCE, works with area K12 teachers and students, as well as local, statewide and national organizations, to promote the use of robotics and other technologies in the classroom. Since its inception, a series of professional development, academic and after-school programs have been created. Teacher Materials
Saint Rose Summer Academy for Youth: Science and Technology Program topics include: Forensics, Green Science, Web Page Design and Computer Animation, among others. Summer Camps
  • 08/10/2009 to 08/14/2009
  • 08/03/2009 to 08/07/2009
Schenectady Museum Exhibits and Events 2009 A seasonal listing of events for groups from the Schenectady Science Museum and Planetarium that include hands on, brains on activities in chemistry, energy and astronomy! Workshops
Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) at SUNY Albany STEP prepares historically underrepresented and /or economically disadvantaged elementary and secondary school students to acquire the aptitude and skills necessary to pursue post-secondary degree programs that lead to professional careers in the scientific, technical, health-related or other licensed professions. Summer Camps
Summer at Rensselaer: Envision Product Innovation Academy This summer leadership experience brings young women to the crossroads of engineering design and marketing. By touching on several disciplines, attendees will understand the nature of engineering, where it fits into our society, and what is involved in creating a marketable product. Program is open to girls in high school who are going into the 11th and 12th grade in the fall Summer Camps
  • 07/05/2009 to 07/17/2009
Summer at Rensselaer: Renewable Energy - A Summer Program for High School Students The Center for Power Electronic Systems (CPES) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has summer opportunities available to a limited number of high school students to get familiar with renewable energy sources and systems. Fundamentals of renewable energy and storage systems will be discussed. Our focus is on converting the energy from wind, solar, hydrogen, and others to usable electrical energy. Summer Camps
  • 06/29/2009 to 07/02/2009
Summer at Rensselaer: ASM Materials Day Camp Students involved in math, science, and industrial technology classes who are highly motivated, inquisitive learners with math and science aptitude and entering the 11th and 12th grade of high school in the fall are encouraged to apply. The Camp features a full-week of utilizing hands-on principals of applied math, physics, and chemistry. Summer Camps
  • 07/06/2009 to 07/10/2009
Summer at Rensselaer: Architecture Career Discovery Program This two-week introduction to architecture, on the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, includes morning programs and introductory lectures in history and theory of architecture, computing and simulation, freehand and extreme drawing, building ecologies, building conservation, and construction systems. There will be field trips and career counseling. Summer Camps
  • 07/12/2009 to 07/24/2009
  • 07/26/2009 to 08/07/2009
Summer at Rensselaer: Computer Game Development Academy This is a three-week residential academy that is intended to teach high school students entering 12th grade in the fall and high school graduates the fundamentals of the video game creation process. Students will build games from a technical/engineering prospective, as well as treating games as a medium for creative expression. Summer Camps
  • 07/19/2009 to 08/07/2009
Summer at Rensselaer: LEGO Robotics Engineering Academy The 2009 LEGOŽ Rensselaer Robotics Engineering Academy will be offering half day and full day sessions using the LEGO NXT technology. The NXT half day morning session is open to girls ages 11-13. The NXT half day afternoon session is open to boys and girls ages 10-14. An advanced NXT full day session will be offered for youngsters ages 11-14. The advanced session will allow students the chance to work with LEGOŽ construction and more programming skills. Summer Camps
  • 07/06/2009 to 07/17/2009
  • 07/20/2009 to 07/24/2009
Summer at Rensselaer: Aerospace Engineering Summer Career Exploration Program This one-week full-day session will introduce students to a career in aerospace engineering by taking a close look at how objects fly using model airplanes. In addition to designing and building a model airplane, participants will observe wind tunnel and flight tests. Summer Camps
  • 07/27/2009 to 07/31/2009
Summer at Rensselaer: VEX Robotics Engineering Academy VEX robotics provides a hands-on, intense engineering experience for students ages 13-16 who love to create, experiment and build their own inventions! Experience in programming or attending a past LEGO program is not required. Summer Camps
  • 07/27/2009 to 07/31/2009
Summer at Rensselaer: Whodunit? The Science of Crime Scenes This is a one-week day program that provides students entering the 7th and 8th grade in the fall with an introduction to forensic science. Through class room lessons, hands-on laboratory exercises, and relevant guest speakers, students will learn the science behind crime scene investigations. Summer Camps
  • 07/20/2009 to 07/24/2009
Switcheroo Zoo There is a lot to do at the Switch Zoo website! Switch Zoo is the center of the site. You can visit nine different habitats and make new animals in each. While you play, you can read facts about each of the animals. The variety of other games challenge your knowledge, reflexes and perceptions. Games & Activities
Tech Valley Educational Initiatives Inside and outside the classroom, Tech Valley is engaged in a number of innovative programs geared toward preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow, creating excitement about the sciences and math and providing educators the resources they need and recognition they deserve. A few of the many programs are Externships, Conferences, and GE Presents Love SAM (Science and Math). Professional Development
Tech Valley High In a collaborative effort with Questar III and Capital Region BOCES, Tech Valley High, the innovative public school, is set to open in September, 2007. It will focus on math, science and technology and draw students from 48 school districts in seven counties. Curriculum
Tech Valley NanoCareer Day 2009 With an eye toward addressing the national need to stimulate an interest in math and science among America's younger generations, the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering ('CNSE') of the University at Albany hosts students from throughout New York's Tech Valley region at its NanoCareer Day. Participating Tech Valley schools share in this day long event through introductory presentations and hands on demonstrations of various careers in nanotechnology. Workshops
  • 05/09/2009 to 05/09/2009
Tech Valley Summer Camp Tech Valley Summer Camp is an exciting opportunity in which girls and boys from local schools spend five days engaged in FUN, and exciting activities alongside professionals in the fields of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Advanced Materials, Alternative Energies, Information Technologies, and Multidisciplinary Engineering. Each day of the camp is hosted by a different Tech Valley business, organization, or university. Summer Camps
  • 07/27/2009 to 07/31/2009
Techvalleycareers.org Techvalleycareers.org is an online clearinghouse for information about high tech careers in the Greater Capital Region. Through this website, educators, students and parents are linked to education and career opportunities made possible by the high tech growth and expansion in Tech Valley. In this Career Profiles section you will find careers related to the various high tech sectors with detailed descriptions of each. Each career profile contains a list of the local educational institutions that have related programs. In the list, highlighted links go directly to the related department or program to help you easily locate the information you need to plan your career path. Career Websites
The Seventh Annual Eastern New York Junior Science and Humanities Sub-Regional Symposium 2010 The Seventh Annual Eastern New York Junior Science and Humanities Sub-Regional Symposium for 2010 to be held at Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School. Student applications postmarked by Jan 6,2010 Workshops
  • 01/06/2010 to 02/06/2010
Union College Robot Camp 1: Rover (Intro) This day camp introduces middle and high school students to the exciting world of robotics. Students learn to solder and program in Basic as they take a bag of parts and transform it into a working robot. The camp also includes sessions on robotics in general, and demonstrations of robots developed at Union College. Summer Camps
  • 06/29/2009 to 07/03/2009
Union College Robot Camp 2: BiPed (Advanced) This day camp has been designed for the advanced student who has already enrolled in Robot Camp 1 or has sufficient proficiency and experience with the subject. Using a Biped Robot, students will continue their investigation into robotics, diving deeper into mechanics, electronics, programming, and robotic art. Summer Camps
  • 07/06/2009 to 07/10/2009
Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center offers 73 acres with a spectacular view overlooking Lake George in the Adirondacks. Public nature programs on a variety of topics are presented year round. Natural history exhibits featuring a diorama with native mammals and birds are housed in the museum. Watch for wildlife outdoors as you hike along one of our woodland trails. There are perennial gardens, including a butterfly garden from June to September. Games & Activities
Virtual Field Trippin: The Rocks of Central New York of Mohawk and Hudson River Valleys The rocks of the Mohawk and Hudson Valleys of upstate New York tell a fascinating story, both through the rock layers themselves, as well as the life contained within them. This visual tour is intended as a jumping-off point for those with no knowledge of the rocks of east-central New York State. Curriculum