The following list features all scheduled events open to the public.
First Syracuse Regional VEX Robotics Competition
Saturday, February 11, 2012
8:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Welcome to the First Syracuse Regional VEX Robotics Competition!
Students, with guidance from their teachers and mentors will aim to build the most innovative robots possible and work together to obtain the most points possible. In addition to just having a great time and building amazing robots, through their participation in the VEX Robotics Competition and their work within their team, students will learn many academic and life skills.
This event is offered to provide CNY students with an opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Utilizing VEX robotics, students work in teams to solve the 2012 VEX challenge - the Gateway!
Teams:
" Senior Division 20-30 HS teams
" Junior Division 10 MS - 20 MS teams
Teams consist of 3 - 10 team members.
Check out this video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x50gP04LIS8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Link to the 2012 rules: http://www.vexforum.com/wiki/index.php/Gateway
Note: This event is both a US National Championship and World Championship Qualifying Event.
To register, visit robotevents.com
This event is sponsored by Lockheed Martin and the NASA New York State Space Grant
Contact: Peter Plumley pplumley@most.org
Sensory Friendly Time at the MOST
Saturday, February 11, 2012
5:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
This event is designed for any children with sensory processing difficulties, regardless of diagnosis. If a child has difficulty with the overstimulating sensory environment at the MOST, this is the time for them. In preparation for A Sensory Friendly Time, many exhibits will be adjusted so they are more comfortable for sensory processing difficulties. These adjustments include lowering loud noises, eliminating flashing lights, silencing the air compressors that control some of the exhibits, offering "quiet" areas where participants can sit, relax and regroup. Anticipatory guidance will be provided when some exhibits will be turned on or off and competing background sounds (often from DVDs playing at various displays) will be held to a minimum. Guides will be available to assist participants in loacting various exhibits as well as address any sensory issues which might arise at the time.
Age Level: Persons with sensory processing challenges
Cost: Regular exhibit admission, free to MOST members
Contact: Admissions, (315) 425-9068 x. 2132
TACNY Jr. Cafe Scientifique
Saturday, February 18, 2012
9:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
TACNY's Junior Cafe Scientifique presents Speaker Howard R. Hollander, President of the Technology Alliance of Central New York (TACNY). Hollander will give a presentation entitled: "Engineer Your Life: Careers in Engineering."
A light contintental breakfast is served and Scientifique guests are invited to explore the MOST following the presentation.
All ages are welcome, but talks are generally geared toward middle school students and older. Reservations are requested.425-9068 x2121.
Age Level: Middle School or Older
Cost: Free
Contact: jrcafe@tacny.org
TACNY Jr. Cafe Scientifique
Saturday, March 10, 2012
9:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
TACNY's Junior Cafe Scientifique presents Speaker Linda C. Ivany, PhD of the Department of Earth Sciences at Syracuse University. Ivany will give a presentation entitled: "Antarctica Before the Ice: How Global Climate Change Affected Marine Ecology."
A light contintental breakfast is served and Scientifique guests are invited to explore the MOST following the presentation.
All ages are welcome, but talks are generally geared toward middle school students and older. Reservations are requested.425-9068 x2121.
Age Level: Middle School and Older
Cost: Free
Contact: jrcafe@tacny.org
Sensory Friendly Time at the MOST
Saturday, March 17, 2012
5:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
This event is designed for any children with sensory processing difficulties, regardless of diagnosis. If a child has difficulty with the overstimulating sensory environment at the MOST, this is the time for them. In preparation for A Sensory Friendly Time, many exhibits will be adjusted so they are more comfortable for sensory processing difficulties. These adjustments include lowering loud noises, eliminating flashing lights, silencing the air compressors that control some of the exhibits, offering "quiet" areas where participants can sit, relax and regroup. Anticipatory guidance will be provided when some exhibits will be turned on or off and competing background sounds (often from DVDs playing at various displays) will be held to a minimum. Guides will be available to assist participants in loacting various exhibits as well as address any sensory issues which might arise at the time.
Age Level: Persons with sensory processing challenges
Cost: Regular exhibit admission, free for MOST members
Contact: Admissions, (315) 425-9068 x. 2132
The Greater Syracuse Scholastic Science Fair
Sunday, March 25, 2012
8:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Being part of a science fair can be
educational and great fun!
Whether you are an interested student, teacher, parent, mentor, judge or community member, you are a valuable piece of the science fair puzzle. Join us!
Not sure how to get started?
Need extra assistance with your project? Looking for research lab experience? Don't delay; contact the GSSSF Director to be matched with a mentor! There are college students and science, health and engineering professionals ready to help you with your project.
Questions?
Check out our website at www.most.org or contact the GSSSF Director, Peter Plumley at gsssf@most.org or 315.425.9068 x 2163.
Cost: Free for participants.
Contact: gsssf@most.org
TACNY Jr. Cafe Scientifique
Saturday, April 21, 2012
9:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
TACNY's Junior Cafe Scientifique presents Speaker Peter W. Plumley, PhD, Exhibits Project Manager at the MOST and Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Syracuse University. PLumley will give a presentation entitled: "The Story of Honey Bees."
A light contintental breakfast is served and Scientifique guests are invited to explore the MOST following the presentation.
All ages are welcome, but talks are generally geared toward middle school students and older. Reservations are requested.425-9068 x2121.
Age Level: Middle School or Older
Cost: Free
Contact: jrcafe@tacny.org
Sensory Friendly Time at the MOST
Saturday, April 21, 2012
5:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
This event is designed for any children with sensory processing difficulties, regardless of diagnosis. If a child has difficulty with the overstimulating sensory environment at the MOST, this is the time for them. In preparation for A Sensory Friendly Time, many exhibits will be adjusted so they are more comfortable for sensory processing difficulties. These adjustments include lowering loud noises, eliminating flashing lights, silencing the air compressors that control some of the exhibits, offering "quiet" areas where participants can sit, relax and regroup. Anticipatory guidance will be provided when some exhibits will be turned on or off and competing background sounds (often from DVDs playing at various displays) will be held to a minimum. Guides will be available to assist participants in loacting various exhibits as well as address any sensory issues which might arise at the time.
Age Level: Persons with sensory processing challenges
Cost: Regular exhibit admission, free for MOST members
Contact: Admissions, (315) 425-9068 x. 2132
TACNY Jr. Cafe Scientifique
Saturday, May 19, 2012
9:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
TACNY's Junior Cafe Scientifique presents Speaker Damian G. Allis, PhD, President of the Syracuse Astronomical Society and Professor of Chemistry at Syracuse University. Allis will give a presentation entitled: "Once Your Contents Hit Orbit - Some Famous Rocket Payloads and What we Learn From Them."
A light contintental breakfast is served and Scientifique guests are invited to explore the MOST following the presentation.
All ages are welcome, but talks are generally geared toward middle school students and older. Reservations are requested.425-9068 x2121.
Age Level: Middle School and Older
Cost: Free
Contact: jrcafe@tacny.org
Sensory Friendly Time at the MOST
Saturday, May 19, 2012
5:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
This event is designed for any children with sensory processing difficulties, regardless of diagnosis. If a child has difficulty with the overstimulating sensory environment at the MOST, this is the time for them. In preparation for A Sensory Friendly Time, many exhibits will be adjusted so they are more comfortable for sensory processing difficulties. These adjustments include lowering loud noises, eliminating flashing lights, silencing the air compressors that control some of the exhibits, offering "quiet" areas where participants can sit, relax and regroup. Anticipatory guidance will be provided when some exhibits will be turned on or off and competing background sounds (often from DVDs playing at various displays) will be held to a minimum. Guides will be available to assist participants in loacting various exhibits as well as address any sensory issues which might arise at the time.
Age Level: Persons with sensory processing challenges
Cost: Regular exhibit admission, free for MOST members
Contact: Admissions, (315) 425-9068 x. 2132
2012 Rocket Team Challenge
Saturday, June 02, 2012
9:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Informational Meeting and Materials Pick-Up
Thursday, April 26, 3:30 - 5 PM Thursday, May 3, 3:30 5 PM
Launch Date: Saturday, June 2 at 9 AM
Middle School (4th through 8th grades) and High School (9th through 12th grades) School teams should consist of four to five students.
Sign up to design, build and fly a high-power rocket. Your school will receive materials, rocket simulation software and training to build a rocket capable of lifting an electronic payload with eggstronaut to peak altitudes between 200 and 400 meters. A general informational meeting in April will take place at the MOST, where we will distribute materials to school teams and associated school instructors. Each rocket will carry a video and audio acquisition device with real time transmission back to the launch site, and a high speed digital altitude recorder.
College faculty and professional engineers will judge and present awards to the winning teams. All team members will receive certificates of participation and the three top teams in each of the two divisions will receive school plaques.
Participants in the CNY Rocket Team Challenge will experience team work and computer design; learn the fundamentals of rocket science with components of electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering; and experience the thrill and exhilaration of high power rocketry!
This program is sponsored by Lockheed Martin, Technology Association of Central New York (TACNY), and the NASA New York Space Grant.
Age Level: Middle School and High School Students
Cost: Free for participants.
Contact: rocket@most.org
MOST Summer Science Camp: Session 1
Monday, June 25, 2012
through Friday, June 29, 2012
8:30 AM
- 3:30 PM
Make more of your summer at the MOST with Science Camp! MOST Science Camp offers fun activities and games for students, while providing opportunities for hands-on learning in science and problem solving. Demonstrations and experiments, special presentations, activities related to museum exhibits, and a variety of games involving Nanotechnology and other sciences contribute to an exciting stimulating week of science fun.
Our small camp size of 20 campers for each session allows our staff members one-on-one time with each student. The MOST provides campers with a mid-morning snack and campers bring a lunch from home that does not need to be heated or refrigerated. We are happy to make accommodations for campers with physical limitations. Each camper may register for only one session.
Session 1: June 25 - June 29
Session 2: August 20 - August 24
Camp runs from 8:30 am-3:30 pm Monday through Friday, with an 8:30-9:00 am drop-off time. After-camp care will be available from 3:30-5:00 pm each day of camp, with an additional cost of $40 required during registration. Registration begins April 1. 50% deposit required with registration.
Age Level: Students entering grades 3, 4 and 5 in fall 2012
Cost: MOST Members: $250; Non-members: $280
Contact: Kelly Gardner at (315) 425-9068 ext.2141
MOST Summer Science Camp: Session 2
Monday, August 20, 2012
through Friday, August 24, 2012
8:30 AM
- 3:30 PM
Make more of your summer at the MOST with Science Camp! MOST Science Camp offers fun activities and games for students, while providing opportunities for hands-on learning in science and problem solving. Demonstrations and experiments, special presentations, activities related to museum exhibits, and a variety of games involving Nanotechnology and other sciences contribute to an exciting stimulating week of science fun.
Our small camp size of 20 campers for each session allows our staff members one-on-one time with each student. The MOST provides campers with a mid-morning snack and campers bring a lunch from home that does not need to be heated or refrigerated. We are happy to make accommodations for campers with physical limitations. Each camper may register for only one session.
Session 2: August 20 - August 24
Camp runs from 8:30 am-3:30 pm Monday through Friday, with an 8:30-9:00 am drop-off time. After-camp care will be available from 3:30-5:00 pm each day of camp, with an additional cost of $40 required during registration. Registration begins April 1. 50% deposit required with registration.
Age Level: Students entering grades 3, 4 and 5 in fall 2012
Cost: MOST Members: $250; Non-members: $280
Contact: Kelly Gardner at (315) 425-9068 ext.2141
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