Thursday's Program

One Period Sub/Activity Plans

Adam Seelig     

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

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

It happens to all of us at some point when we need to take a day off and the worst is when this is unexpected, and you do not have a good sub plan. If you want to make the lives of everyone (your students, admin, substitutes and yourself) easier, then it’s best to have great and engaging sub plans. Students and substitutes do not enjoy being left bookwork when a teacher is out and a lot of times, this will lead to behavior problems which are tough for substitutes to handle. If you have a fun and engaging, one period plan, everyone wins! Over the years, I have had several substitutes thank me for leaving fun assignments which they enjoy delivering versus just reading assignments. I will bring several sub plans to share, discuss and take away. It will also be good for others to share what they do/use for plans. I teach 8th grade intro to tech, but these plans can be modified for any level.

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Drone Tech at Liverpool High School

Matt Starke     

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

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) or Drone Tech is an emerging technology that is seeing applications in a wide range of fields. This session will give an overview of what the Drone Tech program looks like at the Liverpool High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) department. Time will be given for participants to ask questions and share ideas. Website: https://linktr.ee/starkeind

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40 Years of Technology Education 

Clark Greene, Ronald Todd  

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

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Technology and Engineering Education, what are its purposes and objectives?  As it is approaching its 40th year since inception in 1984, a lot has transpired in education since then and the subject is both more important than ever and is facing more challenges than ever. This is an examination of some history, issues, promises, possibilities, and competing perspectives impacting the future of our subject from the perspective of individuals who have been there from the beginning.

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3D Printing Practical Designs 

Mike Petrie, Alan Petrie  

Time: SESSION ONE 9:00-9:45 Room: CADD Lab 101 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION TWO 10:15-11:00 Room for Repeat: CADD Lab 101 Park Hall

This presentation will provide an in-depth exploration of a design and problem-solving approach to 3D printing, highlighting innovative, hands-on projects that move beyond traditional keychains and magnets. A strong emphasis will be placed on the engineering design process to cultivate the critical thinking skills we aim to develop in students. Attendees will be encouraged to engage in discussions about various 3D printers, materials, creative projects, and the role of innovation in the classroom. Whether you are new to 3D printing or an experienced practitioner, the goal is to inspire you with fresh ideas and practical applications. While the examples will be drawn from high school experiences, anyone interested in 3D printing is welcome to attend. 

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Integrating College Level Credits into Your Technology Curriculum

Matthew Makowiec, Stephen Ficarra, Maria Leonardo

Time: SESSION ONE 9:00-9:45 Room: Electronics Lab - 205 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Learn how West Genesee has partnered with local colleges to integrate over 30 credits into the High School Technology Education Curriculum.  A representative from OCC CCN to answer questions. 

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Building Engineering Skills Through Hands-On Design: The Giant Nerf Launcher Project

Leif Sorgule     

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

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

This presentation showcases the hands-on learning experience high school students undergo in a Principles of Engineering class through the design and construction of a giant "Nerf-style" launcher. The presentation highlights how students develop skills such as blueprint reading, engineering design, and mechanical construction. Participants will observe the progression of student learning, from basic concepts to advanced application, through detailed stages of the project. As part of the experience, participants will engage in the first skill-building mini-project, mirroring the steps taken by students in the early phase of the unit. 

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Powering Up Your Curriculum: Get Hands-on with the Consulab EV-601: Tesla Model 3

Gina Scala, Matthew Gibbon  

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

Repeat: SESSION TWO 10:15-11:00 Room for Repeat: Transportation Lab - 115 Park Hall

Ever want to take a Tesla Model 3 apart and see how EV works from the inside out? Join us and discover the cutting-edge world of electric vehicle (EV) technology with a hands-on presentation featuring the Consulab EV-601 Tesla Model 3 training vehicle. This session will give educators invaluable insights into power electronics, high-voltage systems, and EV drivetrain components. Participants will get hands-on and explore the vehicle's unique features, including the power distribution system, DC/DC converter, and HVAC components. Through interactive demonstrations, attendees will gain practical knowledge on EV diagnostics, safety procedures, and the fundamental differences between electric and combustion vehicles. Join us to enhance your curriculum, prepare your students for the future of automotive technology, and see a few fun Tesla tricks!

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Are You Smarter Than an Industrial Arts Student?

Ken Volk     

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

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

This fun interactive session will test your knowledge from a 1949 state-wide Industrial Arts final examination.  You’ll have to work fast to answer these multiple choice and short-answer questions that largely focus on Woodworking and Metalworking!  The test will not last long, so there’ll be plenty of time to discuss how relevant or obsolete 75-year-old Industrial Arts content and skills are today.  You’ll also receive the entire set of questions so you can challenge your own students!  So how smart are you?

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

Eve Vitale     

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

Repeat: SESSION THREE 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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Integrating an Evolving STEM/STEAM Landscape—Panel Discussion (New York State STEM Education Collaborative)

Joseph Zawicki , Clark Greene, Ed Hawkins

Time: SESSION TWO 10:15-11:00 Room: Woods Lab - 193 Wilber Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

STEM/STEAM education is evolving. The recent advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the adoption of computer science standards in New York State are pressing issues that must be integrated into instruction across disciplines. This session is sponsored by the New York State STEM Education Collaborative.

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One Period Sub/Activity Plans

Adam Seelig

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

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

It happens to all of us at some point when we need to take a day off and the worst is when this is unexpected, and you do not have a good sub plan. If you want to make the lives of everyone (your students, admin, substitutes and yourself) easier, then it’s best to have great and engaging sub plans. Students and substitutes do not enjoy being left bookwork when a teacher is out and a lot of times, this will lead to behavior problems which are tough for substitutes to handle. If you have a fun and engaging, one period plan, everyone wins! Over the years, I have had several substitutes thank me for leaving fun assignments which they enjoy delivering versus just reading assignments. I will bring several sub plans to share, discuss and take away. It will also be good for others to share what they do/use for plans. I teach 8th grade intro to tech, but these plans can be modified for any level.

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3D Printing Practical Designs 

Mike Petrie, Alan Petrie  

Time: SESSION ONE 9:00-9:45 Room: CADD Lab - 101 Park Hall 

Repeat: SESSION TWO 10:15-11:00 Room for Repeat: CADD Lab - 101 Park Hall

This presentation will provide an in-depth exploration of a design and problem-solving approach to 3D printing, highlighting innovative, hands-on projects that move beyond traditional keychains and magnets. A strong emphasis will be placed on the engineering design process to cultivate the critical thinking skills we aim to develop in students. Attendees will be encouraged to engage in discussions about various 3D printers, materials, creative projects, and the role of innovation in the classroom. Whether you are new to 3D printing or an experienced practitioner, the goal is to inspire you with fresh ideas and practical applications. While the examples will be drawn from high school experiences, anyone interested in 3D printing is welcome to attend. 

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Powering Up Your Curriculum: Get Hands-on with the Consulab EV-601: Tesla Model 3

Gina Scala, Matthew Gibbon  

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

Repeat: SESSION TWO 10:15-11:00 Room for Repeat: Transportation Lab - 115 Park Hall

Ever want to take a Tesla Model 3 apart and see how EV works from the inside out? Join us and discover the cutting-edge world of electric vehicle (EV) technology with a hands-on presentation featuring the Consulab EV-601 Tesla Model 3 training vehicle. This session will give educators invaluable insights into power electronics, high-voltage systems, and EV drivetrain components. Participants will get hands-on and explore the vehicle's unique features, including the power distribution system, DC/DC converter, and HVAC components. Through interactive demonstrations, attendees will gain practical knowledge on EV diagnostics, safety procedures, and the fundamental differences between electric and combustion vehicles. Join us to enhance your curriculum, prepare your students for the future of automotive technology, and see a few fun Tesla tricks! 

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Lesson Learned From Beginner Teachers: Steps You Can Take to Make Your First Few Years Easier

Errol Dusman, Ed Catapano  

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

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

This is a forum discussion by two Technology Education teachers on Long Island. Topics covered will focus on important strategies for navigating your first few years as a teacher. We will be discussing a manner of subjects including:

- Budgeting

- Working within preps

- How to handle students with IEPs

- Curriculum Writing

- Student misbehavior

- Extracurriculars

- And more!

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ECE Student Capstone Designs

Aidan Harrington, Tianhang Xiao, Logan Prescott

Time: SESSION  TWO 10:15-11:00 Room: Electronics Lab - 205 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat 

Presentation 1: The Advancement of the Smart Shoe (Design of a smart shoe that will track pressure input and make a contour map of said pressure.) Presentation 2: Power Research (Power electronic circuits play a pivotal role in various applications, including renewable energy systems, motor drives, and voltage regulators. However, optimizing their efficiency and minimizing power losses pose significant challenges. Simulations provide a comprehensive framework for estimating power losses in MOSFET-based power converters, focusing on conduction and switching losses.) Presentation 3: Smart Pillow (Design of a smart pillow that will be able to track noise and snore levels, and be used as an alarm to help wake up people with hearing loss)

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Creating a High School NASA HUNCH Program

George Ouimet     

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

Repeat: Does Not Repeat 

NASA HUNCH (High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware) is a program for high school STEM programs that is rapidly gaining momentum. With over 600 schools across the country, high schools participate in NASA projects like designing solar panel deployment mechanisms, space station cleaning tools, and much more. Students can participate in this program through a class or after school at their own pace. Learn how to integrate NASA projects into your high school at this lecture!

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Teaching the "Anxious Generation": A conversation on the new wave of phone free schools

Margaret Romano     

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

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

72% of teachers across the nation have reported that cellphones have become a major problem in their classrooms. Governor Hochul's summer listening tour, urgent calls of action by the United States Surgeon General, and Jonathan Haidt's book titled "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness" have all pushed a conversation of the effects cellphones and social media have on our students. This presentation is intended to strike up a conversation among current educators and administrators on what they have seen in schools since the early 2000s and discuss the collective action ideas the book and state/federal government suggest on reversing the effects of the phone-based childhood.

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Becoming a Technology Teacher – Today’s Reality

Rich Bush     

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

Repeat: SESSION SEVEN (Friday) 10:15-11:00 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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Positive Plastics Education for Your Classroom from the Society of Plastics Engineers

Eve Vitale     

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

Repeat: SESSION THREE 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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Student Projects and Activities

Alex Sheldon     

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

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

This session will leave you with the materials for 5 student activities that can be used in your classroom.  Project topics include materials processing, problem solving, virtual Arduino(Tinkercad), 3D printing and video game creation for grades 7-12.

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Utica City School District K-12 CTE Development

Robert Link, Erica Schoff, Michelle Hall

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

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Learn about the Utica City School District’s process of building a K-12 systematic approach to create Career and Technical Education Pathways (CTE) to meet the needs of the ever changing workforce. The initiative will create a local pipeline of workforce talent that can meet the needs of industry. We will share the K-12 approach which focuses on career awareness & exposure, project based learning modules, career ready practices, and real world application to technical skills. Learn more about the development of pre-apprenticeships and work based learning initiatives and their alignment with the CTE pathways. Hear about the creation of the state of the art labs and the collaboration with Alleghany as the primary supplier for Electrical, Construction Trades, and the Entrepreneurial Zone Academy.

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Microbit + App Inventor = Physical Computing & Mobile App Development for Middle School Students

Mike Amante     

Time: SESSION THREE 1:15-2:00 Room: Electronics Lab - 205 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Come to this exciting session that will highlight several hands-on activities and projects designed to integrate physical computing of the popular BBC micro:bit with simple mobile app development using MIT App Inventor. By combining both physical computing and coding, it presents some innovative opportunities to truly bring computer science to life for middle school students.

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Two Middle School Units of Instruction to Engage Your Students in Design!

Mark Springston, Ashley Golden, Tiffany Truong,  Ben Sullivan

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

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Looking for hands-on, engaging units that boost your students' design and engineering skills? Do you have basic lab processing equipment and access to a 3D printer (or plan to get one)? If so, this session is for you! We’ve developed two highly engaging middle school units based on STEL Technology and Engineering Contexts: The Built Environment (construction) and Material Conversion Processing (manufacturing). The first unit features a house diorama with floor/wall framing, insulation, a single-pole and 3-way switch, solar-powered roof, functional plumbing, and interior/exterior design elements. The second unit challenges students to design and build a "tasty morsel dispenser" that creatively dispenses a gum ball. You’ll receive four lesson plans for each unit, instructional materials, and see model prototypes adaptable to different budgets; 3D printing files will also be provided.

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Safety First, Fun Always!: A conversation about safety in the Technology Education lab

Dan Stooks, Steve Gromling  

Time: SESSION THREE 1:15-2:00 Room: Woods Lab - 193 Wilber Hall

Repeat: SESSION FOUR 2:30-3:15 Room for Repeat: Woods Lab - 193 Wilber Hall

Discuss best safety practices and explore recent literature about safety in a Technology Education lab. Attendees will walk away with actionable steps to take to establish a culture of safety-first so you and your students can have fun in the lab! Geared for both teachers and administrators.

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ITEEA Engineering by Design in the Elementary Classroom

Tracy Young     

Time: SESSION3 THREE 1:15-2:00 Room: Design Studio 203 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

If you are an elementary educator and don’t know about the ITEEA Engineering by Design curriculum, join Tracy Young, STEAM Specialist, for a kindergarten through grade six “tour” with the opportunity for some hands-on engaged learning. Tracy will show you how the EBD program has flourished in her elementary school and how they use it in their state of the art STEAM Lab for over 500 students. You will also see some pre-recorded examples of EBD presentations from her students at Benton Hall Academy as they present their Grand Challenges in their STEAM Lab. 

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Student Projects and Activities

Alex Sheldon     

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

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

This session will leave you with the materials for 5 student activities that can be used in your classroom.  Project topics include materials processing, problem solving, virtual Arduino(Tinkercad), 3D printing and video game creation for grades 7-12.

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Safety First, Fun Always!: A conversation about safety in the Technology Education lab

Dan Stooks, Steve Gromling  

Time: SESSION THREE 1:15-2:00 Room: Woods Lab - 193 Wilber Hall

Repeat: SESSION FOUR 2:30-3:15 Room for Repeat: Woods Lab - 193 Wilber Hall

Discuss best safety practices and explore recent literature about safety in a Technology Education lab. Attendees will walk away with actionable steps to take to establish a culture of safety-first so you and your students can have fun in the lab! Geared for both teachers and administrators.

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Siemens Pathway to Learning Engineering (PLE)

Ryan Novitski     

Time: SESSION FOUR 2:30-3:15 Room: Methods Lab - 213 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION FIVE 3:45-4:30 Room for Repeat: Methods Lab - 213 Park Hall

Attend this session to discover Siemens Pathway to Learning Engineering resources. Co-developed by Siemens engineering experts and educators, the classroom-ready curricular materials can be implemented as-is or integrated with your syllabus. The free project-based curriculum challenges students to work in teams in order to solve real-world design problems and prepare to qualify for industry-based certifications in Solid Edge 3D Design, and Siemens PLCs. You’ll leave this session with everything you need to get started today, including where to download the curriculum, acquire your software license, explore professional development training and register students for certification exams.

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Scrounging In Your School: Being Resourceful In Your Workplace 

Shaun Donegan     

Time: SESSION FOUR 2:30-3:15 Room: Design Studio - 203 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Your school is a treasure trove of free resources that are ripe for the picking if you know where to look!.  Come find out where you can source materials for your class for free. Learn how to be resourceful,  save money and time. Topics will include the best scrounging  locations in school and  the various projects  you can do with them.  

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TEL 101 for High School Credit

Tyler Morris  Jacob Mulderig James Spinaris

Time: SESSION FOUR 2:30-3:15 Room: CADD Lab - 101 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Are you interested in having your students get SUNY Oswego college credit during your class in high school? This information session outlines the process for what this looks like to get your students a leg up and start their college career early with 3 Oswego Tech credits for TEL 101.  This program is intended for schools that have Juniors and Seniors in classes that are similar to TEL 101 - Technical Drawing and Illustration with sketching, hand drawing, and 3D modeling.

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Heat Pump Technology: A Climate-Friendly Alternative to Fossil Fuels

Ronald Alexander     

Time: SESSION FOUR 2:30-3:15 Room: Transportation Lab - 115 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION FIVE 3:45-4:30 Room for Repeat: Transportation Lab - 115 Park Hall

This presentation will focus on heat pump technology as an emerging, energy-efficient solution for home heating and cooling, especially in the context of the global push toward reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It will also include a detailed segment on air-to-air ductless mini-split system installation and how this technology is transforming modern home comfort systems.

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Local Level Technology Educator Association Meeting

Matt VanKoughnett     

Time: SESSION FOUR 2:30-3:15 Room: Metals Lab - 163 Wilber Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Presidents and anyone who holds a position in their local TEA should attend.  NYSTEEA is trying to get all of the local level TEA's in one room.  We would like to have updates about your local level.  Like  events that you are doing, when your meetings take place, and overall status of the TEA.  NYSTEEA would love to hear how we can support all of the Local TEA's from around the state. 

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Teaching About Clean Energy and Activities You Can Use

Holli Monroe, Liz Gallo, Aissata Barry

Time: SESSION  FIVE 3:45-4:30 Room: Computer Lab - 208 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION SIX (Friday) 9:00-9:45 Room for repeat: Transportation Lab - 115 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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How to Become a NYSED-approved CTE Program 

Brittany Kitterman     

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

Repeat: SESSION SEVEN (Friday) 10:15-11:00 Room: Metals Lab - 163 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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Adding small doses of Computer Science to existing Tech Ed projects

Ellen  Harp , Caitlin Bowen, Euisuk Sung   

Time: SESSION FIVE 3:45-4:30 Room: Metals Lab 163 Wilber Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Why might a Tech Ed teacher want or need to teach Computer Science?

This presentation uncovers how the new Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards are already present in the existing Tech Ed curriculum, and shows how traditional projects can be easily adapted to include CS principles. Hands-on example projects and micro:bit Hummingbird kits will be discussed.

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Siemens Pathway to Learning Engineering (PLE)

Ryan Novitski     

Time: SESSION FOUR 2:30-3:15 Room: Methods Lab - 213 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION FIVE 3:45-4:30 Room for Repeat: Methods Lab - 213 Park Hall

Attend this session to discover Siemens Pathway to Learning Engineering resources. Co-developed by Siemens engineering experts and educators, the classroom-ready curricular materials can be implemented as-is or integrated with your syllabus. The free project-based curriculum challenges students to work in teams in order to solve real-world design problems and prepare to qualify for industry-based certifications in Solid Edge 3D Design, and Siemens PLCs. You’ll leave this session with everything you need to get started today, including where to download the curriculum, acquire your software license, explore professional development training and register students for certification exams.

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Heat Pump Technology: A Climate-Friendly Alternative to Fossil Fuels

Ronald Alexander     

Time: SESSION FOUR 2:30-3:15 Room: Transportation Lab - 115 Park Hall

Repeat: SESSION FIVE 3:45-4:30 Room for Repeat: Transportation Lab - 115 Park Hall

This presentation will focus on heat pump technology as an emerging, energy-efficient solution for home heating and cooling, especially in the context of the global push toward reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It will also include a detailed segment on air-to-air ductless mini-split system installation and how this technology is transforming modern home comfort systems.

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Inclusion In Tech Meeting

Gillian Lopez, Bryleigh Beauchat  

Time: SESSION FIVE 3:45-4:30 Room: Design Studio - 203 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Join us for an Inclusion in Tech meeting, formerly known as women in tech, our goal is to promote and provide support to all members of the tech community. This roundtable discussion aims to explore strategies for fostering inclusivity and promoting access to technology education. The conversation will focus on how schools can better prepare students for technology-related fields and ensure smooth transitions to institutions like SUNY Oswego, where they can continue to thrive in tech programs.

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Advanced Laser Engraving and Cutting Techniques

Nathaniel Horn     

Time: SESSION FIVE 3:45-4:30 Room: CADD Lab - 101 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Looking to speed up your engraving times? Want to improve the engraving quality? In This session I will share tips and tricks I use to improve efficiency and quality of laser engraved products. Topics will include color mapping, engraving orientation, raster vs vector marking, masking materials, jigs and fixtures  

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Automating Your Program to Increase Your Student Engagement and Program Funding

Rock Travis, Andy Mink  

Time: SESSION FIVE 3:45-4:30 Room: Woods Lab - 193 Wilber Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

Are you in the same spot as us? Rising class sizes, the same budget (or less), limited space for storage? We have some solutions for you in this interactive presentation. Schools both large and small struggle with finding the money for big purchases like automation equipment. We’re here to give you some ideas on how to access this equipment, and easily integrate it into your curriculum.  You will also experience what our students experience the first day of class, and create a personalized ruler using automation equipment.

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The Spring Build Experience: Learning beyond the classroom

Jennifer Swanson     

Time: SESSION FIVE 3:45-4:30 Room: Communications Lab - 102 Park Hall

Repeat: Does Not Repeat

An overview of student volunteer experiences with Habitat for Humanity.  

The Structural Integrity Club at Frewsburg Central School travels during Spring Break to work with Habitat for Humanity groups throughout the country. Discover the impact this experience has on the students and communities they serve.

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