Conference Presentations

A Tangible Model for Learning: Implementing 3D Printing Across Content Areas

In a time when students often struggle to connect abstract concepts to real-world meaning, 3D printing offers a powerful way to make learning tangible. This session explores how additive manufacturing can move beyond the Technology classroom to support mathematics, science, health sciences, and forensics instruction. Through cross-curricular project examples and a practical collaboration framework, participants will learn how to implement 3D printing as a shared instructional tool across departments. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use project ideas, standards-aligned applications, and strategies for positioning 3D printing as a catalyst for engagement, spatial reasoning, and interdisciplinary learning.

Content Area Roundtables

We always hear that one of the best parts of a conference is having time to talk with other people who are in a classroom just like yours. Take time to meet with your colleagues across the state. Share project ideas, equipment and product ideas, classroom management challenges and more. 

Egg Drop Reimagined: Where AI, Biomimicry, and Engineering Collide

In this interactive session, you'll step into the role of a student and take on an exciting engineering design challenge. This cross-curricular STEM experience integrates artificial intelligence in engaging, accessible ways to activate prior knowledge and inspire biomimicry with image generative AI. The activity also includes programming a Micro:bit microcontroller, offering a hands-on exploration of how nature, technology, and creativity intersect. Participants will walk away with a turn-key, standards aligned STEM design challenge to run in any grade 2-12 classroom, makerspace, or enrichment program.

Exploring the Summer 2026 NYS STEM Education Collaborative Institute and What Research Says About Technology/Engineering Education Influence on Integrated STEM Teaching and Learning

This presentation will highlight the important work of the New York State STEM Collaborative and Technology and Engineering’s important role in that work. Information about the Summer 2026 NYS STEM ed. Institute July 26-28 will be included. In concert with the STEM collaborative efforts, research from Virginia Tech University will present findings of science, math, and technology education teacher perceptions of technology/engineering education influence that enhances student learning of multidisciplinary STEM content.

Conceptually Organized Content and Delivery of Material Processing Curricula for Technological and STEM Literacy . . . A Somewhat Different Perspective.

As a holdover from industrial arts, for technology and engineering education, the scope of how materials are processed is often limited to manufacturing and production techniques. Unfortunately, this limited approach typically ignores a much broader exposure to material categories and the conceptual underpinnings of material processing to enable more global understanding and transfer required for true technological literacy. This session will present alternative elements of organizing and delivery of material processing.

Tracking the AI Frontier: Implications for K–12 Education

This session examines the rapidly evolving AI landscape and what it means for K–12 education. Attendees will explore emerging AI capabilities, key trends shaping teaching and learning, and the practical implications for curriculum and assessment. The presentation is designed to help educators better understand the AI frontier and respond thoughtfully to its opportunities and challenges.

Electrathon and EV Vehicles

Learn about the exciting Electrathon USA EV vehicle race/program and increase your knowledge of Electric vehicles. Also, learn about the NYSTEEA mini grant program and how it helped with the Electrathon program .

Integrating TSA into your Curriculum

One of the biggest challenges teachers face, when trying to get involved with TSA, is trying to find the time for you to organize and students to prepare for events. In this presentation, you will learn the main events that run at every state conference, be provided resources for materials purchasing, and view currently practiced methods for how other teachers bring TSA into their classroom. Knowing what events we run at states will give you a better sense of how to start recruiting students to get involved. Additional resources will be provided for how to start your chapter. The 2026-27 school year is the year to join because SUNY Oswego will be hosting our State Conference.

Career and Technical Education in New York State - Presentation by the NYSED CTE Department

This session will explore Career and Technical Education (CTE) in New York State, with an emphasis on Technology Education and its role in preparing students for postsecondary success. Attendees will learn how students access CTE at local school districts and BOCES, examine the supportive role of the NYSED Office of CTE, and walk through statewide enrollment data and participation trends.

Become a NYS Master Teacher

Learn more about the process of becoming a member of our local New York State Master Teacher program. How can it benefit me? I don't have enough time!

Digital Manufacturing with the LED USB Powered Sign

Come learn about a hands on project that many teachers are successfully using to teach real-world digital fabrication. Using the laser cutter, 3D printer, and/or CNC router, you will learn how to design, and make!, a USB powered LED sign. Participants will make and take one project. 

Precision Optics: High Tech Careers Growing at the Speed of Light

Precision Optics: What is it? Why is it so important to our national security? What are the skills needed in these Hi Tech Careers? Where does it fit into a High School Tech Program?  Come find out how you can get involved.

Using 3D Printing (and your students) to Organize Your Lab
3D printers have become a staple of the Tech Ed classroom... and the students love them! But what else can we do with them? In this presentation, you will see how I took an idea presented a few years ago and turned it into a class project that teaches the concepts of the Design Process, Measuring & Tolerances, CAD and Design for Manufacturing, all while having my students organize my tools for me. 

Beyond the Meter: Introducing PicoScope Lab Scope Techniques

This session introduces Technology, Energy & Power, and Automotive educators to using a PicoScope lab oscilloscope in the classroom. Through demonstrations with a low-amp current clamp, participants will explore brush-type motor testing, starter current analysis for relative engine compression, commutator signal patterns for motor integrity, and current ramping techniques. Attendees will gain practical ideas for teaching advanced electrical diagnostics and helping students visualize electrical behavior beyond what a standard multimeter can provide.

Benton Hall Academy Engineering By Design Builders

Benton Hall Academy is now in its ninth year of implementing the ITEEA Engineering by Design program. Through authentic problem- and project-based learning, our students master the Engineering Design Process while preparing for future STEM careers. This approach introduces students to the National Academy of Engineering’s 14 Grand Challenges, tasking them with solving real-world issues. Come watch as four groups of BHA students present their innovative Grand Challenge projects!

Using 3D Printing (and your students) to Organize Your Lab
3D printers have become a staple of the Tech Ed classroom... and the students love them! But what else can we do with them? In this presentation, you will see how I took an idea presented a few years ago and turned it into a class project that teaches the concepts of the Design Process, Measuring & Tolerances, CAD and Design for Manufacturing, all while having my students organize my tools for me. 

Are you Bored?

When you're a beginning teacher, you do all you can to keep your head above water. Someone told me the first three years you survive (hopefully). By the 6th year, you should be thriving (if you didn't have to start all over). But by year 10 or so of doing the same things, some people start to get bored. Being bored isn't so bad when you're nearing retirement, but what do you do to keep your job interesting for the 3rd quarter of your career? This session we will collaboratively share activities that help you find pleasure in teaching and in life. Your group leader is often told by others "you're a busy guy." Join Travis and Tracy in the conversation and make connections, and get ideas to keep your brain and body at a healthy balance.

CTE Showcase at Utica City Schools

Take a model schools visit to the brand new CTE facility at Utica City Schools. Learn how they have leveraged business to ensure that their students are college and career ready.