Friday's Program

Strategies for Navigating AI in Teaching and Professional Practice

Dr. Stephanie Pritchard 

Time: SESSION SIX 9:00-9:45 Room: Design Studio - 203 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

This presentation will explore practical ways to incorporate AI into the curriculum, as well as challenges and limitations of AI technology. We will discuss how AI tools can support personalized instruction, prompt critical thinking, and adapt to diverse learning needs. We'll also examine how teachers can use AI for tasks like content development, assessment, and other professional responsibilities.

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U.S. Drone Soccer: STEM Sport Boosts Pipeline Interest

Bob Payne, Lisa Marie Payne, John Reade

Time: SESSION SIX 9:00-9:45 Room: Maraviglia Atrium

Repeat: SESSION SEVEN 10:15-11:00 Room for Repeat: Maraviglia Atrium

Join New York State's U.S. Drone Soccer Community and help your students soar!  U.S. Drone Soccer is an exciting build, code, and fly program that combines technology education with an engaging, competitive, and hard-hitting team sport. CNY Drones is your District II (NY/NJ) Support Hub & Director. CNY Drones is proud to be part of the U.S. Drone Soccer Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the Academy of Model Aeronautics, with a goal of guiding students into aviation and STEM careers. CNY Drones collaborates with SUNY Polytechnic Institute to coordinate events from kick-off, tech meetings and scrimmages to the 3rd District II Championship on March 2, 2025, in Utica, NY.  Top teams advance to national and international competitions. Be part of a network of over 240 national teams and have fun while boosting students' STEM interest!

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Precious Plastic: Starting a Plastic Unit

Jared Kaplan     

Time: SESSION SIX 9:00-9:45 Room: Woods Lab - 193 Wilber Hall

Repeat: SESSION SEVEN 10:15-11:00 Room for Repeat: Woods Lab - 193 Wilber Hall

Explore the art of shaping plastic with basic classroom tools in this informative presentation. We’ll cover essential techniques for heating, molding, and forming plastic using simple, readily available tools like heat sources and molds. Learn how to transform plastic into both functional items and creative designs, understanding the science behind thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics. This session is ideal for students and educators interested in hands-on, practical applications of material science. Discover how everyday tools can be used to innovate and create with plastic, turning basic materials into impressive and useful objects. Enhance your skills and knowledge as we dive into the world of plastic forming and its possibilities!

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Incorporating Stations Into Middle School Tech

Bryan VanVliet, Lucas Richard  

Time: SESSION SIX 9:00-9:45 Room: Methods Lab - 213 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Keeping middle school students actively engaged and off their Chromebook has become increasingly difficult.  Come find out how to use learning stations to maximize student engagement during class.  Our students spend three days at each of six different stations learning how to 3D model, orthographic and isometric draft, basic electronics, and still get to build three different wood projects.  In a semester class, they rotate through each station three times.  We will provide turn-key lessons and hope to have a discussion to see how we can improve upon this concept.

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Makerspaces: Bridging Theory and Practice in Modern Education

Jon Doctorick, Robert Link  

Time: SESSION  SIX 9:00-9:45 Room: CADD Lal - 101 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

This session explores the vital role of makerspaces in modern education, emphasizing their impact on technological fluency. Makerspaces support and expand traditional classroom settings by providing hands-on opportunities for students to apply knowledge in tangible, action-based outcomes. BNY Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center believes makerspaces break the mold of traditional education by providing a venue in which all areas of curriculum can be engaged and supplemented with hands-on, memorable experiences that encourage and embrace continual progress rather than initial perfection.

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Tech Wars: Start your own Regional Student Competition 

Joe Corleto, Matt VanKoughnett  

Time: SESSION SIX 9:00-9:45 Room: Metals Lab - 163 Wilber Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Have you ever thought about hosting a competition among local schools? Students can compete in events like mousetrap cars, CO2-powered vehicles, bridge building, and more. Learn how we're working to involve more students and communities across New York State in this exciting initiative.

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STEAM- not just an acronym 

Jon  Ruvio     

Time: SESSION SIX 9:00-9:45 Room: Communications Lab - 102 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION  SEVEN 10:15-11:00 Room for Repeat: Communications Lab - 102 Park Hall

We often use the acronym STEAM , but seldom do we teach about actual steam in our classrooms. Let’s change that! In this presentation we will take a field trip to the Arcade and Attica Railroad located in Arcade , New York. This short line railroad just finished a comprehensive restoration of their steam locomotive - #18 , using traditional railroading tools and cutting edge 21st century equipment. Everywhere you look there is Science , Technology, Engineering , Art and Math. Let’s get students excited about the history of engineering and how we can use technology to preserve it ! 

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Teaching About Clean Energy and Activities You Can Use

Holli Monroe, Liz Gallo, Aissata Barry

Time: SESSION SIX 9:00-9:45 Room: Transportation Lab - 115 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION  FIVE (Thursday) 10:15-11:00 Room for Repeat: Computer Lab - 208 Park Hall

Students are interested in the climate, sustainability, and clean energy. As educators, we can share with them the facts about New York State’s Climate Act - which is among the most ambitious climate laws in the nation. In this session, we will share an activity that demonstrates how our actions and investments are creating new economic activity and career opportunities right here in New York. We will also share information on upcoming professional learning events hosted by NYSERDA and WhyMaker where you can learn even more about the latest in clean energy education and career opportunities for your students. www.CleanEnergyForEducators.com

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Positive Plastics Education for Your Classroom from the Society of Plastics Engineers

Eve Vitale     

Time: SESSION SIX 9:00-9:45 Room: Polymer Classroom - 191 Wilber Hall

Repeat: SESSION EIGHT 1:15-2:00 Room for Repeat: Polymer Classroom - 191 Wilber Hall

Attendees will have the chance to WIN ONE OF TEN 3D PRINTERS for their classrooms and experience a PlastiVan® as your students would. Through lively demonstrations and hands-on activities, the PlastiVan® Program is designed to excite students about opportunities in science, engineering, and manufacturing within the plastics industry. Students are educated about the chemistry, history, processing, manufacturing, and sustainability of plastics and how science and real-world applications relate to their everyday lives. Some topics covered are the basic raw materials of plastics, polymers and polymeric structure, injection molding and thermoplastics, crosslinked polymers and non-Newtonian fluids, exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions, thermoset plastics, hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers, recycling, and more. The program is aligned with NGSS standards and is free of charge to schools. 

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Becoming a Technology Teacher – Today’s Reality

Rich Bush     

Time: SESSION SEVEN 10:15-11:00 Room: Design Studio - 203 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION THREE (Thursday) 1:15-2:00 Room for Repeat: Metals Lab - 163 Wilber Hall

Becoming a Technology Teacher is still an exciting and viable career option.  Our current teacher preparation program enrollments are down and yet there are districts that cannot fill positions.  Learn about college life in 2024, certification requirements, and potential impacts on our field if we fail to produce the technology teachers required for our future.  Most important, learn what you can do to help keep technology education alive in New York schools.

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Beyond STEM: Integrating the Social Sciences into STEM Education

Bryan Diaz-Ximello

Time: SESSION SEVEN 10:15-11:00 Room: Transportation Lab - 115 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

In today’s evolving educational landscape, integrating social sciences into STEM education is essential for fostering critical thinking, cultural awareness, and problem-solving skills. This session highlights innovative interdisciplinary methods, drawing from hands-on teaching experience with 4th-12th grade students at Suffolk County Community College. Practical examples include building Aztec Chinampas to explore environmental adaptation, creating Islamic mosaics to examine cultural art forms, and simulating assembly lines to discuss the social impacts of industrialization. Participants will engage in a hands-on demonstration to experience how merging social science concepts with STEM can enrich learning outcomes. This approach empowers educators to create more meaningful, well-rounded lessons that connect historical and cultural insights with scientific principles.

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U.S. Drone Soccer: STEM Sport Boosts Pipeline Interest

Bob Payne, Lisa Marie Payne, John Reade

Time: SESSION SIX 9:00-9:45 Room: Maraviglia Atrium

Repeat: SESSION SEVEN 10:15-11:00 Room for Repeat: Maraviglia Atrium

Join New York State's U.S. Drone Soccer Community and help your students soar!  U.S. Drone Soccer is an exciting build, code, and fly program that combines technology education with an engaging, competitive, and hard-hitting team sport. CNY Drones is your District II (NY/NJ) Support Hub & Director. CNY Drones is proud to be part of the U.S. Drone Soccer Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the Academy of Model Aeronautics, with a goal of guiding students into aviation and STEM careers. CNY Drones collaborates with SUNY Polytechnic Institute to coordinate events from kick-off, tech meetings and scrimmages to the 3rd District II Championship on March 2, 2025, in Utica, NY.  Top teams advance to national and international competitions. Be part of a network of over 240 national teams and have fun while boosting students' STEM interest!

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Precious Plastic: Starting a Plastic Unit

Jared Kaplan     

Time: SESSION SIX 9:00-9:45 Room: Woods Lab - 193 Wilber Hall

Repeat: SESSION SEVEN 10:15-11:00 Room for Repeat: Woods Lab - 193 Wilber Hall

Explore the art of shaping plastic with basic classroom tools in this informative presentation. We’ll cover essential techniques for heating, molding, and forming plastic using simple, readily available tools like heat sources and molds. Learn how to transform plastic into both functional items and creative designs, understanding the science behind thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics. This session is ideal for students and educators interested in hands-on, practical applications of material science. Discover how everyday tools can be used to innovate and create with plastic, turning basic materials into impressive and useful objects. Enhance your skills and knowledge as we dive into the world of plastic forming and its possibilities!

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STEAM- not just an acronym 

Jon  Ruvio     

Time: SESSION SIX 9:00-9:45 Room: Communications Lab - 102 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION SEVEN 10:15-11:00 Room for Repeat: Communications Lab - 102 Park Hall

We often use the acronym STEAM , but seldom do we teach about actual steam in our classrooms. Let’s change that! In this presentation we will take a field trip to the Arcade and Attica Railroad located in Arcade , New York. This short line railroad just finished a comprehensive restoration of their steam locomotive - #18 , using traditional railroading tools and cutting edge 21st century equipment. Everywhere you look there is Science , Technology, Engineering , Art and Math. Let’s get students excited about the history of engineering and how we can use technology to preserve it ! 

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Perceptions of Technology/Engineering Education Influence on Integrated STEM Teaching and Learning

Clark Greene     

Time: SESSION SEVEN 10:15-11:00 Room: Methods Lab - 213 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

This presentation will present the results of recent research from Virginia Tech University  examining and identifying science, math, and technology education teacher perceptions of technology/engineering education influence within existing STEM collaborations.

The results of this study identifies practice and pedagogical attributes specific to technology education that are perceived to enhance student learning of STEM content and practice.

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Ignite Your Creativity: 3D Printing and Laser Engraving for Young Innovators

Jeffrey Abrey     

Time: SESSION SEVEN 10:15-11:00 Room: CADD Lab - 101 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Join us for an exciting exploration of 3D printing and laser engraving, designed specifically for middle schoolers eager to unleash their creativity! In this presentation, you’ll discover the fundamentals of both technologies, learn how to design your own projects, and see real-life applications in art, engineering, and design. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or a curious beginner, this session will provide you with the tools and inspiration to start your journey in digital fabrication, making it perfect for anyone ready to innovate and create!

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How to Become a NYSED-approved CTE Program 

Brittany Kitterman     

Time: SESSION SEVEN 10:15-11:00 Room: Metals Lab - 163 Wilber Hall

Repeat: SESSION FIVE (Thursday) 3:45-4:30 Room for Repeat: Polymer Classroom - 191 Wilber Hall

This presentation is designed to review the process of becoming a NYSED-approved CTE program. As of 2015, students in NYSED-approved programs have had the opportunity to make use of a CTE graduation pathway. To use the CTE 4+1 graduation pathway option, students must successfully complete an approved program (including a three-part technical skills assessment).

Approved programs can lead to an industry-recognized credential, certificate or an associate or baccalaureate degree and offer:

• an opportunity to apply academic concepts to real-world situations,

• preparation for industry-based assessments or certifications;

• the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced standing while still in high school; and

• work-based learning opportunities where students demonstrate mastery of skills essential in the workplace.

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IEEE Student Branch

Ethann Browne    

Time: SESSION EIGHT 1:15-2:00 Room:  Computer Lab - 208 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is a national organization. This organization provides students of SUNY Oswego with many opportunities. Such opportunities include support for research publishing, IEEE sponsored conferences and competitions, and makes for a great resume builder. 

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Why didn't I do this before: Digital Interactive Notebooks

Travis  Owens     

Time: SESSION EIGHT 1:15-2:00 Room: Methods Lab - 213 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION NINE 2:30-3:15 Room for Repeat: Methods Lab - 213 Park Hall

If you are like me you were taught to do an engineering notebook using a notepad, colored pencils, scissors and glue sticks. But isn’t there something better, less of a mess and hassle, and easier to keep track of? Did you give up a class notebook like I once did? How do you find the time to grade the notebooks? How do you provide guided notes for students with IEPs or 504s? Do you ever feel like it's an extra, overwhelming thing to do?  It’s not! 

I make entries daily, which kids copy and complete. I wish I did this years ago as it’s also helping me with classroom management! I have the largest class I’ve ever had in 16 years, and it helps me contain the chaos! Best of all, it will be ready to use next year!  Providing all students with guided notes via templates, graphic organizers, and/or scaffolding information in some fashion has been known to improve student academic performance. Students need to learn how to conceptualize and organize their thoughts through active note taking.

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Papermaking: A Classroom Activity

Emlyn Doell  Ruthie Taber  

Time: SESSION EIGHT & SESSION NINE  1:15-3:15 Room: Transportation Lab - 115 Park Hall

THIS IS A DOUBLE SESSION, NOT JUST A REPEAT.  It begins at 1:15 and continues until 3:15.

Experience the hands-on process of papermaking! Workshop will include the history of paper, modern recycling techniques, and how to frame papermaking in a classroom setting. All materials will be provided. Come make paper!

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Introduction to Programming with Alice 3.0

Joe Sementa     

Time: SESSION EIGHT 1:15-2:00 Room: CADD Lab - 101 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION NINE 2:30-3:15 Room for Repeat: CADD Lab - 101 Park Hall

Are you looking to introduce coding to your students but you don't feel confident with a programming language?  Are you looking to create a quick but fun unit for your general technology program? Are you interested in animation? If you answered 'YES' to any of these questions then Alice might be the application for you! In this workshop you will learn the features of Alice and how to incorporate it with your students in a variety of ways.  This fun and user friendly application helps students learn the fundamentals of programming with an easy drag and drop block coding environment. No messy code or syntax. With Alice your students can create a virtual worlds with a cast of characters that result in animations from basic to highly complex.

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How to manufacture without breaking the bank: open-source alternatives for your software

Andrei Shilikov     

Time: SESSION EIGHT 1:15-2:00 Room: Metals Lab - 163 Wilber Hall

Repeat: SESSION NINE 2:30-3:15 Room for Repeat: Metals Lab - 163 Wilber Hall

Presentation about using open source software and hardware designs in education

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Film Photography Resurgence

Chris Stein

Time: SESSION EIGHT 1:15-2:00 Room: Communications Lab - 102 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION NINE 2:30-3:15 Room for Repeat: Communications Lab - 102 Park Hall

Film photography has continued to evolve and surge in popularity in the digital age. Come learn about recent advancements and project opportunities for your classroom or your own hobby.

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Positive Plastics Education for Your Classroom from the Society of Plastics Engineers

Eve Vitale     

Time: SESSION SIX 9:00-9:45 Room: Polymer Classroom - 191 Wilber Hall

Repeat: SESSION EIGHT 1:15-2:00 Room for Repeat: Polymer Classroom - 191 Wilber Hall

Attendees will have the chance to WIN ONE OF TEN 3D PRINTERS for their classrooms and experience a PlastiVan® as your students would. Through lively demonstrations and hands-on activities, the PlastiVan® Program is designed to excite students about opportunities in science, engineering, and manufacturing within the plastics industry. Students are educated about the chemistry, history, processing, manufacturing, and sustainability of plastics and how science and real-world applications relate to their everyday lives. Some topics covered are the basic raw materials of plastics, polymers and polymeric structure, injection molding and thermoplastics, crosslinked polymers and non-Newtonian fluids, exothermic and endothermic chemical reactions, thermoset plastics, hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers, recycling, and more. The program is aligned with NGSS standards and is free of charge to schools. 

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