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2012 Highlights

CNSE-SEFCU-Girls Inc. Eureka!® Partnership
Twenty-five young women who are part of the nation’s first Girls Inc. Eureka!® program focusing on nanotechnology received certificates for successful completion of the initial summer session at CNSE. Designed to address the crucial need to encourage young women to pursue educational and career opportunities in nanotechnology – including those from social groups underrepresented in science and engineering – as many as 150 girls are expected to participate, at no cost, over the next four years.

‘Be the Change for Kids’ Innovation Awards
Three New York school districts earned top honors for their innovative science, technology, engineering and math-related (STEM) programs in the first-ever “Be the Change for Kids” Innovation Awards presented by CNSE and the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA).

High School Student Intern at CNSE is Selected as Semifinalist in Intel Science Competition
A high school senior conducting innovative nanotechnology research as part of an internship at CNSE was selected as a semifinalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS), the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science competition.

Children's Museum of Science and Technology & CNSE Partner on National Nano Exhibit
The Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST) and CNSE partnered to bring the national Nano exhibit to the Capital Region, giving children a unique opportunity to learn STEM principles through a fun and interactive experience.

NanoCareer Day
Forty schools participated in CNSE’s quarterly NanoCareer Day programs, providing 1,200 students and 80 teachers from throughout New York State with an introduction to nanotechnology.

NanoHigh
A first-of-its-kind initiative developed jointly by CNSE and the City School District of Albany, the groundbreaking “NanoHigh” program graduated 15 Albany High School students, bringing the total to 90 since its implementation five years ago.

National NanoDays 2012
CNSE spent a full week in the community, partnering with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Albany, the Capital District YMCA’s Black and Latino Achievers Group, the Schenectady Museum and Suits-Bueche Planetarium, and the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology in Troy to bring an array of engaging nanotechnology programs, including experiments and hands-on activities, to educate children on this emerging field.

CMOST Summer NanoCamps
CNSE partnered with the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST) to present two week-long summer NanoCamp programs as part of CMOST’s “Girls in Science and Technology” program.

To view additional CNSE Educational Outreach initiatives, click on links below.

CNSE partners with Academy of the Holy Names for “Co-Teaching Day” to spark young women’s interest in nanotechnology

CNSE participates in "Science Night" at Delaware Community School

Dozens of students participate in 15th Annual Nationwide Youth Symposium at UAlbany NanoCollege

Vermont Student Assistance Program visits NanoCollege

Students from Newburgh visit CNSE as part of INTY Program

INTY Summer Workshop

Tech Valley Summer Camp

Albany Tech Camp

Educational and Interactive Nanotechnology program