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Transportation for Tomorrow's World Today
For Intermediate and Commencement Level Educators
Learn to incorporate the science, technology, environmental, and social aspects of alternative fuels and electric-drive vehicles into inquiry-driven, interdisciplinary student projects. Discover how project-based activities such as designing and building model, one-person, or full size alternative-fuel vehicles can motivate students to develop problem-solving, math, technology, and job skills.
Thursday Sessions
9:00 - 10:30
Plenary Presenters:
Peter R. Smith, President, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Steven J. Strong, President, Solar Design Associates, Inc.
10:45 - 12:15
Energy Horizons
Learn about the economic, environmental, and sociopolitical implications of energy use. Hear a vision of renewable energy from the business world, and learn about a new high school curriculum that helps develop leaders for tomorrow.
Chair: Adele Ferranti, NYSERDA
James J. Winebrake, PhD, Chair, Public Policy Department, Rochester Institute of Technology
Daniel P. Smith, Manager, Strategic Market Development, General Electric Global Research
Karen Hlynsky, Curriculum Writer, Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies
2:00 - 3:30
Using Transportation and the Environment for Education
Use real-world challenges to motivate learning with two programs that have students explore transportation based solutions to global warming or air quality issues and formulate their own scientifically-based solutions.
Chair: Patrick Bolton, NYSERDA
Diane Joy, Executive Director, Kellogg Environmental Center
Liesl Hotaling, Project Leader, Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Improved Engineering & Science Education
Kendra Norman, Science, Middlebrook School, CT
3:45 - 5:15
Biodiesel for Education 101
Learn how to use biodiesel fuel to teach chemistry, engineering design, and political science. Also, learn how it is being used in school buses and boilers, and about its physical and chemical nature.
Chair: Judy Jarnefeld, NYSERDA
Richard Lawrence, Education Coordinator, Cape and Islands Self Reliance
Robert S. Cerio, Energy Educator/Manager, Memorial High School, RI
Friday Sessions
8:30 - 10:00
Hybrid and Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles
What will the transportation of the future look like? Hear from two leaders who are building hybrid, hydrogen, and fuel cell cars and an airplane with college students to foster skill building and a vision for sustainable transportation.
Chair: Patrick Bolton, NYSERDA
Theodore P. Bohn, Engineering Instructor, University of Wisconsin-Madison
James R. Dunn, CEO and Director, NASA Center for Technology Commercialization
10:15 - 11:45
Designing an Electrathon Program
Use a student-designed and constructed one-person, off-road vehicle to teach science and technology. Overview of educational program and regional competitions, curricular materials, financing, safety, and demonstration kit.
Chair: Patrick Bolton, NYSERDA
Michael Grella, Technology Education, Terryville High School, CT
John MacDonald, Technology Education, Mt. Blue High School, ME
John Gehres, Technology Education, Colonie Central High School, NY
1:15 - 2:45
Electrathon Construction
Learn the "nuts and bolts" of a student-designed and constructed one-person, off-road vehicle project. Discuss design considerations, construction techniques, parts, and materials. View a demonstration of components.
Chair: Dave McCabe, NYSERDA
Michael Grella, Technology Education, Terryville High School, CT
John MacDonald, Technology Education, Mt. Blue High School, ME
John Gehres, Technology Education, Colonie Central High School, NY
1:15 - 2:45
Junior Solar Sprint
Take a hands-on look at student-design, construction, and testing of model solar cars. Build a model racecar; learn about parts, regional competition, and a network of active teachers.
Chair: TBA
Bob Walters, Technology Education, DeWitt Middle School, NY
3:00 - 4:30
Building an Electric Bike or Scooter
Get the tools you need to use the building of an electric bike or scooter to energize your students and meet State standards. Enter an electric bike competition, and much more.
Chair: Dave McCabe, NYSERDA
Tony Locricchio, President, Personal Electric Transports
Todd Bank, Design Engineer, Personal Electric Transports
Mark Westlake, Physics, St. Thomas Academy, MN
3:00 - 4:30
Building a Street-Legal Battery-Electric Vehicle
Building a full size electric car and entering a competition is a challenging project that can inspire your students, develop problem solving and teamwork skills, and build school pride. Learn from those who have done it.
Chair: Patrick Bolton, NYSERDA
Charles Goodwin, Pre-Engineering Teacher, Union-Endicott High School, NY
Drew Gaylo, Engineering, Clarkson University
Neil Gover, Electric Vehicle Society Of Canada
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