News and upcoming events for the

Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School (Clean Tech ECHS). 

Fall Newsletter 
Welcome to our Fall 2016 newsletter!  The Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School (Clean Tech ECHS) is in full swing. We had a great summer to prepare us for a busy September. We will continue to use this quarterly newsletter to keep you updated on exciting news and events for the Clean Tech ECHS. For the latest news and events, follow us on Twitter  @CleanTechECHS  or  @BSCSD_ODA .
Welcome Back Juniors and Seniors!

Clean Tech ECHS Summer Fun!

Our Clean Tech ECHS freshmen and sophomores continued to explore STEM topics during their week long summer bridge programs in July. Our 9th graders took an exciting trip to the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY and visited the "Wild Walk". The teams of students used that experience to create videos to demonstrate their understanding of how the Wild Center is modeling sustainability, giving them an introduction to learning about sustainability with their first of many video projects. 

Tenth graders began their exploration of the career pathways; Clean Energy, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, and Mechatronics through collaboration on projects including solar cookers, an hour of code, creation of a food truck business, and circuit building. Students learned about the GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 8 facility and participated in tours of Applied Robotics, Finch Paper, 1st Playable, Guyson Corporation, Kasselman Solar, Level 3 Communications, and the Severino Center at RPI. Students had the opportunity to connect with mentors and discuss their challenges and successes with them. There are more exciting adventures to come their way as they start the school year!
SAVE THE DATES!
 
Millennials in Manufacturing Panel     

All Clean Tech ECHS business partners are invited to attend our MFG Day event. Although Manufacturing Day officially occurs on the first Friday in October-this year is Oct 7, 2016- it's celebrated throughout the month of October.

DATE: Wednesday, October 5, 2016
TIME: 8:30 - 10:00 AM

AGENDA:  Breakfast & Networking 8:30 AM |  Panel Discussion 9:00-10:00 AM

PANELISTS: 
  • Erica Iannotti,  Project Manager, Innovation Capacity & Business Development, NYSERDA, and Co-Founder of the THINQubator
  • Christopher Milczarek,  Mechanical Design Engineer, Applied Robotics, Inc.
  • Morgan Pakatar,  Plating Process Technician, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, and Clean Tech ECHS Alumna
Fall Student Project Exhibition    

Join us for the first student project exhibition of the year featuring projects from all 275 of our Early College High School students grades 9-12!

DATE:  Wednesday, November 2, 2016
TIME:  9:00-11:00 AM
PLACE:  HVCC's TEC-SMART


Make a Difference - Mentor!

There are a number of opportunities this fall for 
cu rrent and prospe c tive mentors to connect with students.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, or finding out more information, you're invited to attend one of our upcoming mentoring events at TEC-SMART.

Thursday, September 22, 2016 | 7:30-9:00 AM | Mentoring Information Session & Integrated Circuit Project -  All current and prospective mentors are invited to an information session on the student mentoring program, followed by a work session with our 10th grade students. Students will be working on an integrated circuit project for the GLOBALFOUNDRIES Manufacturing Day Challenge.  Register here.

Thursday, October 13, 2016 9:00 AM |  9th Grade Infographic Project 
All business partners are invited to participate in hands-on mentoring with students to provide feedback and guidance for students developing infographics. 

Mark your calendar for future mentoring events!

Tuesday, December 13, 2016 |Anytime between 8:45-10:30 AM |  9th Grade Invention Convention
All business partners are invited to participate in hands-on mentoring with students to provide feedback and guidance as they develop their ideas into prototypes. 

Thursday, December 15, 2016 | 9:00 AM |  10th Grade Exploring Computer Science Project
Project in the works! More information to follow.

If you are interested in attending any one of these events, or for more information about our mentoring program, please contact Madeleine Petraglia, the new Coordinator of District Advancement, at mpetraglia@bscsd.org or 518.884.7195 ext. 1369.   
Alumni Spotlight: Where are they now?

Anthony Vadney






Kyle Hudson
Anthony Vadney, Scotia-Glenville, graduated from the ECHS program in June 2016. He is currently attending Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), continuing his work in the Mechatronics pathway. While in the program, Anthony created innovative projects using nanotechnology. 


Kyle Hudson, Ballston Spa, graduated from the ECHS program in June 2016. While in the program, Kyle achieved the Dean's List for HVCC in Spring 2016. Kyle competed in the CEG Business Plan Competition and was awarded the "Global Impact Award" for his anti-terrorism fingerprint scanner. Kyle is continuing his degree in Entrepreneurship at HVCC. 

 

The Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School (Clean Tech ECHS) was developed by the Ballston Spa Central School District in partnership with Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The program has grown regionally from originally serving 25 students from two school districts in 2011, to now serving almost 300 students from 25 school districts in ten counties. Juniors and seniors in the program earn up to 24 college credits from HVCC in this ECHS model that was established in 2011. In 2013 the program was designated by Governor Cuomo as a New York State P-TECH school, providing additional support as the program continues to grow and serve more students from a regional perspective. Students in the program have the option to explore one of four career pathways including Clean Energy; Computer Science & Information Systems; Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Innovation; and Nanotechnology/Mechatronics.