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SUMMARY:Building Simple Circuits using Common or Accessible Materials
DESCRIPTION:We will building circuits and create reusable circuit components from common or easily purchased materials such as paper\, copper tape\, paper clips\, aluminum foil\, etc. \nOutcomes:\n– Explore simple circuit theory\n– Build reusable circuit components that students can bring home\n– Identify online resources for similar ideas \nAbout the Presenter:\nWalt received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his master’s degree in computer science from Union College. For almost 25 years\, he’s been involved in submarine development; originally working at Bechtel Plant Machinery\, Inc. and then at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory\, where he currently works as an Engineering Manager. Previously\, Walt also served in the US Navy and Navy Reserve before being honorably discharged. Walt currently lives on a small farm in Delanson. \nSocial:\nFacebook/Instagram @ SmistNy\nX @ SmistNy
URL:https://networkforyouthsuccess.org/events/building-simple-circuits-using-common-or-accessible-materials-2/
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SUMMARY:From Idea to Impact: How to Start a STEM Club That Engages & Inspires!
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nWant to start a STEM club\, but not sure where to begin? Maybe you have limited time\, resources\, or STEM experience—but you know how important it is to create hands-on\, engaging STEM opportunities for students. This interactive\, practical session will walk you through everything you need to confidently launch a fun\, sustainable STEM club—whether you’re working in a classroom\, after-school program\, or another learning space. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n🔹 Quick-Start STEM Club Planning – How to launch with minimal stress & maximum impact. \n🔹 Engaging STEM Themes & Activities – Plug-and-play ideas to fit any grade level. \n🔹 Meeting Structures That Work – Keep students engaged while making STEM fun & accessible. \n🔹 Finding Support & Resources – How to connect with partners\, role models\, and funding opportunities. \n🔹 Avoiding Common Pitfalls – What works (and what doesn’t) when running a STEM club. \nBy the end\, you’ll have a clear plan\, ready-to-use ideas\, and action steps to start your STEM club right away! Who Should Attend? Educators working with grades 3-8\, whether in a school\, after-school program\, library\, museum\, or other learning environment. Join us and get ready to ignite curiosity\, creativity\, and discovery in the next generation of STEM leaders! \nPresenter: \nNancy Scales-Coddington | Owner\, SciComm Solutions | STEM Consultant | Founder\, STEM Socialite Nancy Scales Coddington is a STEM education consultant with over 24 years of experience in designing and leading STEM clubs\, programs\, and educator trainings. A former public media producer\, she specializes in making STEM engaging\, accessible\, and sustainable for both in-school and out-of-school learning spaces. Nancy serves as an advisor for PBS KIDS educational content and is a board member of the Science Teachers Association of New York State. She has trained educators nationwide on creating impactful STEM experiences and is passionate about fostering curiosity\, creativity\, and inclusion in STEM education. \n  \nSocial: \nX\, IG\, Blusky @NancyCoddington \nX\, IG\, TikTok @STEMSocialite
URL:https://networkforyouthsuccess.org/events/from-idea-to-impact-how-to-start-a-stem-club-that-engages-inspires/
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Chip Kids: Exploring the World of Microchips
DESCRIPTION:  \nDescription: \nChip Kids is a series of short videos that explore STEM concepts related to microchips. Microchips are found in electronic devices all around us\, from computers to rocket ships\, but what do they actually look like\, how are they made\, and what makes them work. Explore these concepts for middle school students through a series of short videos and animations accompanied with hands-on learning activities. \nObjectives: \nSample some of the Chip Kids videos and see the how to do some of the simple hands-on activities with the middle school students you work with so that they have a better understanding of microchips that run their everyday devices. \nPresenter: \nMarion French is the Vice President\, Education & Interactive Services at WXXI Public Media (PBS/NPR station in Rochester\, NY) Marion has worked with teachers\, and students from PreK-12 and higher education to learn how to use media to enhance their learning and curiosity. Marion has worked at WXXI\, at RIT in Distance Learning\, Web Development and Educational Media\, in a Teacher Center\, a Internet Education & Research Center and Teaching Middle School Students. \n  \nSocial: @wxxieducation
URL:https://networkforyouthsuccess.org/events/chip-kids-exploring-the-world-of-microchips/
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Buffalo Advancing Career Placement: Northland Workforce Training Center
DESCRIPTION:Northland Workforce Training Center was strategically built in 2018 in Buffalo NY to serve as a pipeline to great careers in advanced manufacturing. We currently have 3\,000 open jobs to fill. With a 62% graduation rate (almost 3x the National Average for Community Colleges with the same programs) and an 83% Job Placement rate. This will be an overview of all of the careers that we offer as well as the benefits of being a student in our programs. \nOutcomes: \n\nMaking sure people can make an informed decision when deciding if NWTC is the place for you.\nOverview of programs and services that NWTC currently offers.\n\nPresenter: \nVanessa Hall graduated High School in 2005. She is a member of the inaugural graduating class of SUNY Erie’s 2019 Mechatronics program at Northland Workforce Training Center (NWTC). Building a foundation at NWTC has led to multiple unique opportunities which allowed her to work for Harmac Medical Products Inc. as a Mechanical Set-Up Technician\, making a great salary and interning at the NFTA as a Mechanic. In September 2021\, she returned to NWTC as an inaugural member of a brand-new program\, SUNY Erie’s Mechanical Engineering AAS degree graduating in 2023. In addition to returning as a student\, she was offered a position as a Mechatronics instructor for the Northland Summer Youth Academy and have been for the past 3 years. Vanessa devised an extremely exciting curriculum for the students\, and it has been a tremendous success. Her skillset and impressive performance led her to becoming an Executive Associate at the Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance (BNMA) working directly under the President\, Peter Ahrens. Along with working for the BNMA\, she was hired as an Instructor/Outreach Specialist for NWTC. Aside from all of that… Vanessa am a Mom FIRST\, Mechanic after that. Her favorite saying to her peers and students is “Be Great on Purpose!” \nSocial: Facebook @ NorthlandWTC
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