Hundreds expected for technology showcase

SUNYIT will welcome students from two dozen school districts,
their
families and the general public to the 13
thannual Mohawk Valley Technology
Education and
Pre-Engineering Showcase Thursday, March 13, 1-6 p.m., in the
Wildcat
Field House. The event will include student technology displays,
student
technology competitions, business and industry displays, and
upstate New
York college admissions information.
“Student demonstrations, displays and competitions this year will include bridge building, catapults, robotics, ‘junkyard wars,’ CO2 car races, mousetrap vehicles, digital photography, logo design, ‘KidWind’ and more,” says Elizabeth Rossi, event coordinator. “Representatives from regional colleges and companies will also set up displays that inspire students to consider engineering and technology college and career paths.”
Families and friends are welcome to attend. The event is free and
open to
the public, and refreshments will be available. For more information
and
competition guidelines, visit the event web site:
sunyit.edu/techshowcase, or contact Elizabeth Rossi at SUNYIT;
phone:
315-792-7383; e-mail: elizabeth.rossi@sunypoly.edu.