• The 2015 program is now available.
• Dates: Thursday, Oct 29 and Friday Oct, 30
• Single session presentations are 45 minutes in length.
• Double session presentations (extended time workshops/presentations) are approximately 2 hours in length and presentation titles are followed by ** (see time beside the session number).
• Technology Innovation Showcase is Friday, Oct 30 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
• All times are subject to change (check the online program at the conference).

3D Printing: Considerations and Applications for the Classroom
Session will include history, terminology, and technology of 3D printing followed by a discussion of classroom applications. The presenter will identify several classroom resources plus free, inexpensive software to draw or capture images of people, places, or things and convert them into 3D objects. A demonstration will show how 3D virtual objects can be viewed to clarify difficult concepts or 3D printed to use as instructional aids.
Presenters: Donna Matteson, Jonathan Russo
SESSION 1 : Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
ROOM: 101 Park

Oswegatchie Camp for Technology Students ~ Summer 2016
Oswegatchie Educational Center, owned and operated by the New York State FFA, is open for interested middle or high school students for summer camping. “Camp O” is a tremendous summer camp that opened many horizons for students seeking a supplement to their education beyond the classroom while having the time of their lives. The opportunity is open for technology education students, and similar professional development and benefits are available for teachers as well.This presentation will promote the camp program and guide interested teachers in bringing students to Oswegatchie Camp.
Presenters: Maurice (Mo) Lepine, Devin Murphy
SESSION 1 : Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
ROOM: 102 Park

Questions and Answers on edTPA
This session will present a brief overview for the edTPA scoring process from a current Pearson technology and engineering education edTPA scorer. General recommendations will be given for improving your portfolio and how cooperating teachers can help with the process. A question and answer session for general questions only will follow. This is not a Pearson-sponsored presentation.
Presenters: Ryan Schwarzott
SESSION 1 : Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
ROOM: 213 Park

RealCareer Welding Solutions: Tools Designed to Improve Your Program
Attendees will learn how Realityworks RealCareer Welding Solutions, the guideWELD VR welding simulator, and the guideWELD LIVE real welding guidance system combine individualized instruction on core welding techniques, personalized feedback, and comprehensive curriculum to help welding instructors create more effective welders more efficiently while engaging students in skill development and career exploration. Learning objectives include: methods for engaging students with 21st Century technology; ideas for incorporating career exploration into the classroom; techniques for providing hands-on job skill development opportunities; and ways to reduce classroom management and safety concerns while saving money on costly consumables.
Presenters: Merri Johnson
SESSION 1 : Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
ROOM: 191 Wilber

The Electrical Grid Meets your Classroom **
This is an introduction to a new teaching tool that was developed with a NYSERDA grant and is being marketed by Kidwind. The attendees will problem solve the grid and will develop alternative power sources to power the grid. They will be introduced to Common Core and national science and technology standards lesson plans and web links that can be used with this teaching tool.
Presenters: Raymond Pitcher, Blane Berry, Britta Berry
SESSION 1 and 2 (EXTENDED SESSION double): Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ROOM: 193 Wilber

Understanding Spatial Structure through Drawing on the SPHERE **
Facilitate creativity through drawing on the sphere. We can understand the deep structure of spatial organization through a simple low-tech hands-on technique. A must for anyone working in the production of objects or working in computer aided modeling. Discover the relationships of the 5 Platonic and other solids to the sphere and cube through simple drawing techniques. Take away models you will use for life. Enables working in 3D environments for computer aided design and understanding technologies from nano-crystals to geodesic domes.
Presenters: Richard Esterle
SESSION 1 and 2 (EXTENDED SESSION double): Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ROOM: 203 Park

Assessment and Evaluation Techniques for Technology Education
What makes a project an A or a C? Is there really a difference between a drawing that gets an 87 and one that gets an 88? Do your students think grades are given or earned? During this session numerous techniques and examples developed to answer these questions and make assessment more transparent and an effective part of the educational process will be shared and discussed. Explore objective and subjective techniques such as collaborative evaluation, peer assessment, criteria based analysis, scoring guides, and rubrics and how they can be applied as both formative and summative assessments.
Presenters: Karin Dykeman
SESSION 2 : Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ROOM: 212 Park

Lego Robotics Projects That Enhance Learning
With LEGO MINDSTORMS, students experience a fun, exciting, and practical application of math, science, and technology. Solving robotic challenges involves mechanical engineering, computer programming, problem solving, cooperative learning, and communication skills. Benefits of LEGO MINDSTORMS in middle school curricula include encouraging students to go into robotics-related fields, encouraging girls to consider engineering as a career option, and increasing enrollment in pre-engineering high school courses. This presentation will also cover the following: Lego EV3 Robotics,incorporating 3D printing into robotics projects, STEM labs in elementary school, and the Haiku Learning Management System.
Presenters: Scott Stagnitta
SESSION 2 : Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ROOM: 213 Park

New York State Technology Student Association
“Attractions” and “distractions” are two reasons that are often cited in professional educational journals for the disturbing student dropout rate. Students themselves say “I don’t like school” 38% of the time when asked why they leave school. If you like the idea of starting or enhancing your after-school tech classroom with “positive attractions” and “innovative distractions,” learn about the opportunities that the New York State Technology Student Association (NYSTSA) offers. NYSTSA can transform your club into a nationally recognized team by competing at the local, state, and national levels! Learn how to start/affiliate your chapter, run meetings, prepare for competitions, fundraise, and more!
Presenters: Stacy Corio, Jen Kluczynski
SESSION 2 : Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ROOM: 191 Wilber

Water Rocket-A Great Problem Solving Activity
Water rocket projects are a fun and engaging middle school activity that can be used to teach problem solving or engineering concepts. Students are required design, build, and fly a water rocket containing an egg-stronaut into space at 90 PSI and have their egg-stronaut survive. This presentation will be an A to Z demonstration of the water rocket project including the best place to purchase zipper space suits. Jigs, fixture, fin, and parachute templates will be demonstrated as well as an egg-stronaut obstacle course. Weather permitting, test launches may take place.
Presenters: Gregory Bailey
SESSION 2 : Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ROOM: 115 Park

Graphic Media Production Using Adobe InDesign
The presentation will focus on the production of an 8-page booklet created using InDesign. The content will provide background helpful in producing any print product or graphic presentation. Specifics to be covered will include: Getting Started with a Design Brief; Creating an Appropriate Document Format; Creating a Workspace; Establishing and Changing Measurement Systems; Setting Columns, Margins, and Bleeds; Creating Master Pages; Page Numbering; Working with Layers; Building Swatches; Selecting Pantone Colors; Text Wrap; Creating Captions; Setting Paragraph and Character Styles; Maintaining Links; Creating Packages; and Color Theory & Workflow. Each participate will receive the printed products used for the presentation.
Presenters: David Faux, Benson Faux
SESSION 3 : Thursday: 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ROOM: 102 Park

Introducing Technology Education to Kuwaiti Schools
Kuwait is a nation thrust into wealth, turning from a desert land of pearl traders into a booming oil exporter in fewer than 80 years. While the country raced to expand its industrial technologies, the education system was made a second priority, leaving room for many opportunities. The Sabah al Ahmed Center for Giftedness and Creativity (SACGC), is working with the Ministry of Education to introduce gifted programs into public schools. This presentation will focus on how the SACGC, partnered with ITEEA, will be implementing technology education into Kuwaiti schools through these gifted programs.
Presenters: Meshari Alnouri
SESSION 3 : Thursday: 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ROOM: 213 Park

Technology Teachers Needed!
Technology teachers are in high demand in both New York State and the nation. Technology teacher preparation program enrollments are down while districts are unable to fill positions. Learn about the current job opportunities, certification requirements, and potential impacts on our field if we fail to produce enough technology teachers to meet the demand. Learn what you can do to help keep technology education alive in New York schools.
Presenters: Mark Hardy, Clark Greene
SESSION 3 : Thursday: 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ROOM: 191 Wilber

Utilizing Geometry In Design
Help your middle school or DDP students get their school supplies organized by having them design and construct a cardboard organizer for their locker or desk. This activity enables students to visualize the nets (patterns) of the common solid shapes and provides them with a practical application for basic geometry. The organizer design challenge follows the problem solving model, requiring students to research, brainstorm, develop sketches of alternatives, create nets of the various shapes, and construct a full size model. Students integrate computer skills and ELA to create an “instructables” style step-by-step how-to guide to share their design with others.
Presenters: Alta Jo (AJ) Longware
SESSION 3 : Thursday: 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ROOM: 101 Park

VEX Robotics and KidWind Competitions
Join us for an overview of these two great programs. Whether added as an enrichment, after school activity or absorbed into your course curriculum they add tremendous value to any STEM program. We will also showcase our upcoming Lansingburgh High School VEX Nothing But Net Tournament in Troy NY on January 2016. All in attendance will receive a coupon for a free shirt redeemable at the tournament and $10 rebate for registering a team.
Presenters: Adam South
SESSION 3 : Thursday: 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ROOM: 115 Park

Make the Amazing Geometry Machine with Dick Esterle the inventor **
Constructing this model with Dick Esterle, architect, toy designer and inventor of the AMAZING GEOMETRY MACHINE © will aid in understanding the dynamics of form and forces. The Dynamic Polystring Transformahedra Modeling extends the ideas of tensegrity and increases understanding structural dynamics of engineering concepts. Materials will be provided for both three and four tube models. This model is a take home teaching aid for STEAM and engineering related curricula.
Presenters: Richard Esterle
SESSION 3 and 4 (EXTENDED SESSION double): Thursday: 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
ROOM: 203 Park

Making and Using a Stroboscope **
You will be building a mechanical stroboscope and use it to track movement such as people in motion, falling objects, and bouncing balls. We will explore technical and creative applications. You will be provided with most materials but are asked to bring your camera to the workshop so the stroboscope you build can be fitted to it. This workshop is limited to 10 participants.
Presenters: Andrew Davidhazy
SESSION 3 and 4 (EXTENDED SESSION double): Thursday: 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
ROOM: 163 Wilber

Color Laser Printing: The Digital Front End
Knowledge of the brain of a digital press is necessary to clearly understand digital workflow. The processing required to prepare a job for the print engine and carried out within the Raster Image Processor (RIP), EFI’s (Electronics For Imaging) RIP, and Productivity Software will be discussed. We will also discuss the digital front end of a production system that will include prepress, makeready, and output concerns. If time permits, each participant will have the opportunity to use the Mac’s Command Work Station (CWS) to print to a digital press.
Presenters: Benson Faux, David Faux
SESSION 4 : Thursday: 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
ROOM: 102 Park

Liverpool Middle’s High Altitude Balloon Project
The High Altitude Balloon Project began in 2013 when our math teacher and her students won a Space Kit. Together with a highly skilled team of teachers and students, we assembled, launched, and recovered the first LMS HAB in 2014. In 2015, with a new design, new cameras, and new flight computer we tried again with even greater success. Our HAB launch has become an annual STEM activity centered in the tech lab at LMS.This presentation will share all the parts, explain our process, share our data, successes, failures and a short video of our last flight to over 99,000′. Come and learn about the activity and how you can craft your own HAB project.
Presenters: Ray Finney
SESSION 4 : Thursday: 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
ROOM: 115 Park

Project-Based Design, Analysis, & Simulation STEM Applications
WHITEBOX LEARNING is a standards-based, project-based, turn-key STEM Learning System. Students can research, design, analyze, and SIMULATE their designs, and compete virtually all around the world from any browser. How cool is that?! Engage your students in the complete engineering design process! STEM Applications include: Gliders2.0 (Aeronautics), Dragster2.0 (Newtonian Physics), Structures2.0 (Statics), GreenCar2.0 (Renewable Engineering), Rockets2.0 (Rocketry and Ballistics), MousetrapCar2.0 (Simple Machines), Prosthetics2.0 (Bio-Physics, Medical Devices), Rover2.0 (Mechatronics), SurvivalShelter2.0 (Conductive Heat Flow), and KidWind2.0 (Wind Turbines).
Presenters: Graham Baughman, Joe Zahra
SESSION 4 : Thursday: 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
ROOM: 191 Wilber

VEX IQ: New Updates for New or Seasoned VEX IQ programs
Whether you want to start a Vex IQ program or are a seasoned VEX IQ competitor, we will discuss new curriculum, the new game (Bank Shot), and new competitions being held this school year.
Presenters: Scott Read
SESSION 4 : Thursday: 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
ROOM: 101 Park

What can the T in STEM/STEAM do for your curriculum?
The NYS Common Core encourages problem solving and hands-on, real world applications, 21st century skills, and rigor. What better way to tackle that challenge, than to collaborate with a department specializing in a number of those areas. This session will demonstrate practical ways for doors to be opened between the math, science, and technology classrooms. You will go away with collaborative project ideas, tools, and lessons on ways to intermingle math, science, and technology topics.
Presenters: Caitlin Bowen, Jeff Stevens
SESSION 4 : Thursday: 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
ROOM: 213 Park

C-Me Circuit **
This double header presentation explores a multitude of technologies in circuit design and mold making. All participants will receive parts to build a oscillating double LED light circuit and solder the components in a printed circuit board, then produce a finished package to hold the battery and circuit board. This project is designed for 7th graders and introduces them to material processing, polymers, mold and circuit design. This workshop is limited to 24 participants. A $5.00 fee will be collected to cover the cost of the components. (Batteries not included 🙂
Presenters: David Buchner, Bob Walters
SESSION 4 and 5 (EXTENDED SESSION double): Thursday: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ROOM: 205 Park

Timber Frame in the Technology and Engineering Classroom **
See how Andover Central School incorporates an age old craft to engage students in the technology classroom. This hands-on workshop will share some timber framing fundamentals, and give attendees a chance to play with the tools of the trade.
Presenters: Zach Owen
SESSION 4 and 5 (EXTENDED SESSION double): Thursday: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ROOM: 193 Wilber

Comparing Engineering Design and Scientific Inquiry
With the advent of STEM education, abundant references to engineering design and scientific inquiry are prevalent with interpretations often appearing ambiguous or even inaccurate. This presentation will look at a number of referenced comparisons between engineering design and scientific inquiry with a discussion of potential misconceptions, pedagogical implications, and exploration of understanding and application.
Presenters: Clark Greene
SESSION 5 : Thursday: 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ROOM: 101 Park

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Hydroponic & Aquaponic Systems in the Classroom
Aquaponic and hydroponic garden systems are a tremendous way to incorporate math, science and biotechnology into your classroom. The international emergence of Controlled Environment Agriculture is a relevant industry that can be taught within our technology labs. A series of videos on the two gardening systems used within the Ray Middle School classroom will be presented.
Presenters: Maurice (Mo) Lepine
SESSION 5 : Thursday: 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ROOM: 115 Park

Inventing Eco-Futures
Inventing Eco-Futures with Filmmaker Christopher Zelov—Drawing on his 20 years in the film and design worlds, Zelov will take the attendee’s on a cinematic tour-de-force on his ever- expanding frame of reference dealing with the future of Cities, Eco-Villages, Eco-Districts, and personal futures. Visit places like Gaviotas, Findhorn, Village Homes, Oberlin, and the heart of creativity.
Presenters: Christopher Zelov
SESSION 5 : Thursday: 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ROOM: 203 Park

Tell Us What You Need
The NYSTEEA team is here to listen. Let us know what you think we need to do to help meet the current and future needs of T&E teachers and students. Topics for discussion will also include the direction of the T&E in STEM and CTE, goals of the newly formed advocacy committee, development of an exemplar STEM pathway, and future T&E teacher recruitment strategies for every classroom.
Presenters: Alta Jo (AJ) Longware, Phil Dettelis
SESSION 5 : Thursday: 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ROOM: 191 Wilber

The Best Digital Tools for Today’s STEM Classrooms
With a plethora of devices and platforms in today’s digital landscape, what are the very best tools to enhance learning in today’s engineering and design classrooms? During this interactive session, you will learn about a wide variety of tools that have proven be useful in practically any technology classroom on practically any device. Come and pick up a few ideas or share a few of your own!
Presenters: Mike Amante
SESSION 5 : Thursday: 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ROOM: 102 Park

The Guzheng Project
The Guzheng is an acoustic Chinese instrument that dates back nearly 2500 years to the Qin Dynasty (897-221 BC). I travelled to China for the sole purpose of researching the Guzheng. Returning home I built the Guzheng and electrified it to explore its sonic capabilities. In this presentation I will describe the design process and perform an original composition using my Guzheng.
Presenters: Matthew Burch
SESSION 5 : Thursday: 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ROOM: 163 Wilber

Technology Innovation Showcase

Biodiesel
This presentation gives an explanation of biodiesel and how it can be used both in the real world and in a classroom environment.
Presenters: Katie Walther
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

Ice, Ice Baby – Using Hockey to Teach STEM Concepts
EverFi is an e-learning company, partnered with the NHL, NHLPA and Buffalo Sabres to provide schools with STEM online learning programs at no cost. Hockey Scholars is web-based course is composed of 12 online learning modules, each taking ~10-20 minutes. Through immersive hockey simulations students explores real-life applications of STEM concepts such as area/volume concept of an ice rink, geometric figures by painting the ice and speed/velocity calculations using skates. Students will also learn about behind-the-scenes STEM careers – such as equipment managers and ice technicians.
Presenters: Colleen Schafer
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

Lego Robotics Projects That Enhance Learning
With LEGO MINDSTORMS, students experience a fun, exciting, and practical application of math, science, and technology. Solving robotic challenges involves mechanical engineering, computer programming, problem solving, cooperative learning, and communication skills. Benefits of LEGO MINDSTORMS in middle school curricula include encouraging students to go into robotics-related fields, encouraging girls to consider engineering as a career option, and increasing enrollment in pre-engineering high school courses. This presentation will also cover the following: Lego EV3 Robotics,incorporating 3D printing into robotics projects, STEM labs in elementary school, and the Haiku Learning Management System.
Presenters: Scott Stagnitta
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

Manufacturing Project: Wooden Wallet
We will showcase the project we have been working on for Manufacturing Systems in order to receive critiques and reviews from consumers that come by our table. This will help us improve our design and learn more about what consumer interests are.
Presenters: Cody LaFlamme, Mike Palmer, Chris Wood, Mike Early, Joni Bristol, Robson Ruiz Spaduto
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

Old School Tech: Iron Casting in the Computer Age.
This showcase will summarize and present the collaborative experience of Richard Bush’s Materials Precision Production students and Benjamin Entner’s Sculpture students in casting iron. Together, students modeled, molded, and cast original sculpture and design work.
Presenters: Benjamin Entner, Rich Bush
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

Oswego Technology Education Association
The Oswego Technology Education Association (OTEA) will be showcasing accomplishments since last year including our Lego WeDo sets, learning activities from the award-winning STEM 4 Kids Program, Young Inventors, and awards from the TEECA East and ITEEA National Competitions. We also request that if you are an Oswego graduate who participated in OTEA or in the former Industrial Arts Student Association, please share your stories with us.
Presenters: Carson Case, Matthew Brennan
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

Quickest Detection Algorithm for Real-Time Signal Processing
The objective of this project was to design and implement a real-time signal processing algorithm for detecting the changes in the distribution of a certain observation sequence. This detection method may help to identify any deviation of a measured signal from a certain nominal distribution, which can be used in the design of surveillance, monitoring, and sensing devices. Two implementation approaches have been demonstrated for both offline and real-time processing. The real-time approach was applied for motion detection and implemented using an Arduino microcontroller. The offline algorithm, however, was used to analyze the global temperature variations over the past century.
Presenters: Robson Ruiz Spaduto, Valdery Rodrigues Monte, Mario Bkassiny
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

SeaPerch, Underwater Robotics
Our Niskayuna SeaPerch team is an underwater robotics program that equips participants with the resources they need to design and build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Building a SeaPerch teaches basic skills in engineering design and encourages students to explore design and engineering principles and careers. It also teaches science and engineering concepts, as well as tool safety and technical procedures. The advisors include middle school math, science, and technology educators as well as several engineers from KAPL making this a true collaborative STEM effort.
Presenters: Michael Petrone Jr., Tom Blechinger
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

STEM 4 Kids & Young Inventors
Oswego Technology Education Association hosts two programs for elementary-aged children from the community: K-3 and 4-6 grades. The children participate one evening a week for four weeks. Each week participants are presented with a short conceptual lesson, then a related “hands on, minds on” design and problem-solving activity. The programs engage students while giving Oswego teacher candidates practical experience in planning and delivering a sequence of lessons. The programs promote STEM, problem solving, teamwork, communication, and the design process.
Presenters: Rachel Edic, Jonathan Russo, Heidi Chamberlain
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

Team Mini
Team Mini is one of two clubs in the Department of Technology at SUNY Oswego. Our club consists of students from different majors who together continue our Laker tradition of launching t-shirts at the Oswego men’s hockey home games.
Presenters: Evyn Steinberg
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

The Guzheng Project
The Guzheng is an acoustic Chinese instrument that dates back nearly 2500 years to the Qin Dynasty (897-221 BC). I travelled to China for the sole purpose of researching the Guzheng. Returning home I built the Guzheng and electrified it to explore its sonic capabilities. In this presentation I will describe the design process and perform an original composition using my Guzheng.
Presenters: Matthew Burch
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

Utilizing Smartwatches to Understand Students’ Activities and Affective States
Emotion has long been recognized as playing an important, albeit frustratingly unclear role in education. Smartwatches, exciting new tools, can be used to help solve this problem. Participants in this study were eight undergraduate students provided with a smartwatch that could both receive text messages and measure the wearer’s heart rate. Over the course of one week, using fixed and randomized longitudinal experience sampling, the participants recorded their heart rate, current activity, and emotional state. Preliminary findings will be discussed.
Presenters: James Duffy, Kristen DiMartino, Candice Ribiere
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

VEX IQ Challenge Program and Product Demonstration
The VEX IQ Challenge robotics competition program “Bank Shot” will be on display for people to interact with. Learn about the VEX IQ product and how it was designed from the ground up to be a competitive robotics platform. Learn about the VEX IQ Challenge program and how teams can participate in a range of games that develop higher levels of engagement and interest.
Presenters: Marc Couture
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

VEX Robotics and KidWind Competitions
Join us for an overview of these two great programs. Whether added as an enrichment, after school activity or absorbed into your course curriculum they add tremendous value to any STEM program. We will also showcase our upcoming Lansingburgh High School VEX Nothing But Net Tournament in Troy NY on January 2016. All in attendance will receive a coupon for a free shirt redeemable at the tournament and $10 rebate for registering a team.
Presenters: Adam South
SESSION 6 : Technology Innovation Showcase Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
ROOM: 190, 191, and 193 Wilber

Building a Tensegrity Table
Inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s domes and Kenneth Snelson’s tensegrity structures, Rich Koenig sought and designed a functional application – a tensegrity table base made with six aluminum struts and one continuous sixteen foot steel cable. In this session Rich will assemble a complete table base and discuss the critical thinking process related to designing, machining, fabrication, fixture design, and assembly. STEAM & Engineering concepts.
Presenters: Richard Koenig
SESSION 7: Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ROOM: 203 Park

Choose The Right 3D Printer for Your Program
With the many options of low cost 3D printers available today, it is important to select the right printer for your application. This session will provide attendees with the background of low-cost 3D printers that are available and point out the various features to look for in making your decision. If you already have a 3D printer or are looking to purchase your first 3D printer, you don’t want to miss this informative session.
Presenters: Jeffrey McGinley, Paul Koontz
SESSION 7: Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ROOM: 163 Wilber

Demonstration of the Geometrics StrataVisor Reflection and Refraction Seismograph System
Seismic reflection and refraction techniques are used to image the subsurface and to assess physical properties using vibrational waves. The Geometrics StrataVisor is a high performance, compact system that can be used for exploration geology. Portability of the system makes it ideal for a variety of field settings. Both display and graphical output enable the user to see results while in the field. This presentation will include a demonstration.
Presenters: Dave Valentino, Dana Harper, Kendell Cozart-Middleton, Icaro Augusto Pacheco, Alex D’Alessandro, Tracey Garland, Luis Henrique Aguiar De Araujo
SESSION 7: Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ROOM: 102 Park

Engineering by Design
The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association’s STEM Center for Teaching and Learning has developed the only standards-based national model that delivers technological literacy in a STEM context to K-12 students. The model, Engineering by Design, is built on the Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards , Standards for Technological Literacy Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. Additionally, the Program K-12 has been mapped to the National Academy of Engineering’s Grand Challenges for Engineering.Through an integrative STEM experience, EbD uses four content areas (science, technology, engineering, math) as well as English-Language Arts to help students understand the complexities of tomorrow in an authentic problem and project-based environment.
Presenters: Kenneth Ford, Andy Zaffarano
SESSION 7: Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ROOM: 213 Park

How a Motorcycle Changed a Technology Program
This presentation will focus on the past, current, and future technology education program at Eden Jr/Sr High School in Eden, NY. The presenters will demonstrate how they used an after-school technology club to totally revitalize their program and gain support from the students, administration, and the community. The presenters will provide insight and techniques to create a team approach, with administration and community, within the technology department.
Presenters: Matt Saramak, Steve Jones
SESSION 7: Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ROOM: 115 Park

NYSED Technology Education Update: Sequences and Graduation Pathways
The State Education Department has issued new regulatory language on graduation pathways. Come and learn about the benefits and differences of locally developed sequences, approved programs, and graduation pathways. Topics will include integrated credits, substitution of graduation requirements, regents exam substitution options, and future developments that are anticipated.
Presenters: Phil Dettelis
SESSION 7: Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ROOM: 101 Park

Using Writing to Increase Critical Thinking Performance in Technology and Engineering Education
Increasingly, business leaders are calling for graduates who possess advanced analysis and communication skills and for an educational system that builds a nation of innovative and effective thinkers (Business-Higher Education Forum and American Council on Education). How does your curriculum answer this call? This presentation will provide support for teaching critical thinking skills through writing. Literacy not your job – according to the NYSED – literacy is everyone’s job.
Presenters: Judith Belt
SESSION 7: Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ROOM: 212 Park

A Framework for Understanding and Supporting Diversity in Your Classroom
Every time teachers address issues of diversity they must consider their curriculum, students, school community, and their own comfort levels and understanding of diversity issues. Not all strategies work in every classroom or school setting. Usually teachers must select and/or invent strategies that will be effective in their specific setting. This presentation will provide participants with a framework for thinking about issues of diversity, strategies for supporting students from groups that are typically marginalized, and strategies for teaching students to value diversity.
Presenters: Pat Russo
SESSION 8 : Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
ROOM: 101 Park

Advanced Manufacturing at SUNY Oswego
The Department of Technology offers a program in technology management with a manufacturing concentration for students interested in a career in industry. Our current program is undergoing a major update with assistance from our advisory council comprised of leaders in advanced manufacturing management. Learn about our program changes, partnerships with industry, and cooperative education opportunities. This is an excellent career opportunity for your students who are interested in an exciting career in manufacturing.
Presenters: Mark Hardy, Richard Bush
SESSION 8 : Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
ROOM: 115 Park

Adventures in TOYLAND: Tetrahedron goes Nobbly Wobbly
Inventor Dick Esterle presents how a walk along Canal Street NYC led to the Nobbly Wobbly and the Amazing Geometry Machine © went Klackeroo ©. See how some simple investigations into understanding 2D and 3D spatial patterning led to his designs for the toys, Klackeroo and Nobbly Wobbly, and other designs. Understanding the cube and mapping for CAD generation for 3D printing will be presented. Additional information at: http://www.shapeways.com/designer/de605s
Presenters: Richard Esterle
SESSION 8 : Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
ROOM: 203 Park

CNC Machining from a STL File, Yes it’s True!
Want your students to be able to make prototypes from non-proprietary materials like acrylic, wood, Teflon, etc. but think CNC machining is too complicated? Guess again! 3D machining can be as simple as exporting an STL file from your CAD software. Join us to learn how the latest hardware and software technologies have made prototyping easy, allowing more students to experience 3D machining, subtractive rapid prototyping, engraving, and PC board milling. You’ll see how Roland’s equipment expedites students learning curve and allows them to apply their knowledge toward the design and production of real-world products.
Presenters: Jared King
SESSION 8 : Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
ROOM: 191 Wilber

Implementing a Grade-by-Grade, K-8, Continuum of Engineering Education with Robotics
Experience instructional excerpts and demonstrations by a team of former corporate engineers now K-8, STEM educators at Allendale Columbia School. Learn about the added value and remarkable results of teaching real world, professional engineering practices in early elementary grade levels by providing a comprehensive and systematic, grade-by-grade continuum, utilizing and re-purposing robotics systems and electronic components for designing interactive structures, and smart robots programmed with motors and sensors. In this context, young design thinkers make relevant connections with their content area learning, with the skills applied, and with innovating solutions to real world problems they are presented.
Presenters: Sue Sorrentino, Donna Chaback
SESSION 8 : Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
ROOM: 213 Park

Using Google in Technology Education
Google has come onto the education scene in the past couple of years with new tools to help in the classroom. In a technology education setting, these tools can be used effectively to increase student engagement, create a classroom brand, and allow for projects to go where they could not before. One technology teacher shares his experiences with Google Classroom, Sites, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and more.
Presenters: Matt Starke
SESSION 8 : Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
ROOM: 102 Park

Using the Mini Lathe to Enhance the Technology Classroom **
This hands-on workshop is designed to showcase many exciting projects you can create using the mini lathe in the technology classroom.
Presenters: Jamie Cuyler
SESSION 8 and 9 (EXTENDED SESSION double): Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
ROOM: 193 Wilber

Curriculum Components For the Success of ALL Learners
What are the components of curriculum that should be included in every module? How do we ensure that curriculum is written for all students as we move toward “college and career readiness” with current and emerging career trends? How can a lens of social justice be applied to curriculum? This workshop will present critical components of curriculum (such as standards, outcomes, assessments) and identify US trends in student populations to include how to embed working with English language learners, students with disabilities, and students of poverty within these curriculum components.
Presenters: Angela Perrotto, Anne Fairbrother, Tiphanie Gonzalez, Amanda Fenlon
SESSION 9 : Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
ROOM: 191 Wilber

Designing Apps for Android
This presentation will cover methods of creating apps for Android phones and tablets, provide materials & resources, and have participants create an app they can use before leaving the conference.
Presenters: Jarrod Haselbauer
SESSION 9 : Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
ROOM: 101 Park

Getting Started with Infographic Tools
Infographics, visual displays of data and information, can be found everywhere today. They are typically used to communicate complex ideas more efficiently, can help make information more accessible to a wider audience, and have powerful instructional applications. This workshop will introduce infographic tools and present ideas for classroom instruction.
Presenters: Michelle Bishop
SESSION 9 : Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
ROOM: 208 Park

Manufacturing a Geodesic Sphere
The fabrication and construction of geodesic domes and spheres offer students a great opportunity to learn about manufacturing techniques and processes as well as the application of Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and Science (STEAM). This presentation will showcase how a high school technology class manufactured two geodesic domes and ultimately combined them to form a 12′ diameter sphere.
Presenters: Jack Higgins
SESSION 9 : Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
ROOM: 203 Park

Plywood Boat Building
This presentation will cover the building of four different boats by participants in the H. Lee White Maritime Museum’s boat building class. The boats include two rowboats and two kayaks. Learn how a couple of sheets of CDX plywood and fewer than 20 hours of work can turn into years of fun on the water. We’ll add a sprinkle of math, science and technology to make it all happen.
Presenters: Richard Bush
SESSION 9 : Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
ROOM: 115 Park

• All times are subject to change (check the online program at the conference).