Session 1

Don’t Stop at the Graph: Sensor Data in Technology Education

Location: CAD Lab 101 Park

Presented by Mike Amante

Sensors can do much more than collect data and generate graphs. This session explores how real-world data from force, sound, light, color, and environmental sensors can support learning in Technology Education through engineering investigations, computational thinking, data analysis, and student-created programs. Through live demonstrations and classroom examples, participants will see a progression from collecting and visualizing data to designing investigations and analyzing larger datasets, as well as how to access sensors directly with Python. The focus is on practical ways to connect the physical world with computation while giving students authentic data they can measure, question, analyze, and use to make decisions. Participants will leave with practical ideas for bringing sensor-based investigation and computation into their own Technology Education classrooms.

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How to Start a Trap Shooting Team at Your School (or Get Involved in an Existing One)

Location: Transportation Lab 115 Park

Presented by Ben Reynolds and Ryan Herman

Want to offer the fastest growing sport in America to your students?  Want to incorporate more technology students in after school programs?  Trap shooting is a great way to involve students from 6th to 12th grade.  Trap shooting helps to engage students who often do not participate in other school sports or activities and promotes the development of life skills.  Come hear from experienced technology teacher coaches about their experiences and learn how to set up a team or assist a current team.

Repeats in Session 3: 1:15 - 2:00 pm in the Metals Lab 163 Wilber

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CTE Meets Engineering Innovation: Siemens Pathway to Learning Engineering and Automation
Location: Methods Lab 213 Park

Presented by Dr. Ryan Novitski

Explore with Siemens cutting-edge engineering education that is transforming today’s CTE classrooms. This session begins with an introduction to emerging initiatives that strengthen high-quality engineering pathways and workforce readiness across schools. Siemens will showcase its Pathway to Learning Engineering (PLE) suite—a comprehensive, project-based curriculum co-developed by Siemens engineering experts and educators. These resources challenge students to collaborate on authentic design problems and prepare for industry-recognized certifications in NX X Essentials and Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Participants will learn how to access the curriculum, secure academic software licenses, explore professional development opportunities, and register students for certification exams. The session concludes with a hands-on activity simulating the student experience, offering a practical look at how these tools can be implemented in any classroom to foster innovation and career readiness.

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Sustainable Technology & Conservation

Location: Design Studio 203 Park

Presented by David Beard and Nate Brown

Explore how Technology Education can connect students to real-world challenges in conservation, agriculture, and environmental stewardship. This presentation showcases a hands-on course built around beekeeping, maple syrup production, forestry, tree conservation, and the National Park Service philosophy, while incorporating design, engineering, and problem-solving. Attendees will take away a framework for developing their own course, hands-on project ideas, strategies for using local resources and community partnerships, and ways to connect sustainability to Technology Education standards.

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Forest to Finish: Bringing the Sawmill into Technology Education (Part 1)

*Note: This is a 90 minute, double session (Sessions 1 & 2)

Location: Woods Lab 193 Wilber

Presented by Mike Petrie, Jeremy Calkins, and Jake Bates

This 90-minute hands-on presentation during sessions 1 & 2 will explore how introducing a sawmill can transform raw logs into meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. We will share our journey at Camden High School: how we acquired a sawmill through a local grant, how students use the mill safely as a part of their learning, and how we source logs from our community. We’ll also discuss how milling our own lumber has helped us reduce costs and stretch our budget. Participants will gain practical ideas, see a demonstration of the sawmill in action, and have an opportunity to operate it themselves. 

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Make a Positive Impact on Your School Community With a Morning Show

Location: Communications Lab 102 Park

Presented by Michael Fisher

The Scotties Rundown is a weekly morning show built on a simple promise: "Your School, Your Stories." We’ll show you how we use our platform to shine a light on the hidden gems, quiet clubs, and incredible students whose stories usually go unheard. In this session, we’ll open up our playbook. You'll get an inside look at how we structure our class to keep students accountable, collaborating seamlessly, and taking true ownership of their work—from anchor desks to editing bays. Plus, we’ll break down our tech set up, offering realistic equipment ideas for every budget. Walk away with practical ideas and fresh inspiration to help your students create a show that connects your whole building. As always, it's a great day to be a Scottie!

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Semiconductor Revolution: A Guide for Modern Educators

Location: Polymers Classroom 191 Wilber

Presented by Alexis Williams and Brian Heffron

Join the Micron Education Fellows in exploring how Micron’s investment in Central New York is reshaping our regional technology landscape and creating new high-tech pathways right in our backyard. Attendees will learn how to seamlessly integrate chip technology into everyday classrooms. Designed for educators eager to lead the shift, this presentation delivers actionable curriculum tools and career context to help us prepare our local K–12 students for the expanding workforce. Join us to uncover the science of the microchip, the impact of the growing chip industry, and why semiconductors are one of the most critical building blocks of our future society.

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Running a Student-Run Design and Manufacturing Business

Location: Metals Lab 163 Wilber

Presented by Austin Dodge and Ryan Wall

Learn how to successfully coordinate and manage a student-run design and manufacturing business. Topics include: how we started, why we started, quickbooks, finding customers, class size, teacher support, lessons learned, and more.