TH 4 ANNUAL PROJECT FIBONACCI® STEAM LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2019 ADVANCE PROGRAM P (315) 334-1163 F (315) 334-1397 E [email protected] W projectibonacci.org JULY 28 - AUGUST 3, 2019 The Beeches Conference Center 7900 Turin Road Rome, NY 13440 FIND YOUR FUTURE IN STEAM! Technology of the Future • Math of the Cosmos • Deep Space Travel - Colonizing Mars • Computer Graphics in Science & Entertainment • UAS Technology • Cyber Coding • Nanoscience • Medicine & Physiology •Brain-Computer Interfaces • Music & the Science of Sound • Photography • Art Composition • Nature Arts & Sciences • Physics & Engineering • Design Thinking • Architecture • Effective Science Communication • Financial Forecasting/Management • Entrepreneurship • Starting a Business • Resume Building • Science, Technology & History • College/Career Fair • and so much more! PO Box 424 Rome, NY 13442-0424 www.ProjectFibonacci.org Copyright © The Project Fibonacci® Foundaton, Inc. 2019. TABLE OF CONTENTS* What is the Project Fibonacci® ? 3 Welcome from the 2019 Chairperson 4 Meet the STEAM Team 5-6 Who was Fibonacci? 7 How to Attend 8 Opening Day 9 Schedule Breakdown 10 2019 Theme 11-12 Speakers Series 13-15 Tentative STEAM Workshops 16-17 Recommended Media 18-19 Closing Ceremonies 20 Attention: Parents 21 EPICS in IEEE Winners 23-24 2019 EPICS in IEEE Challenge 25 What to Pack 26 Attention: Educators 27 Scholarship Opportunities 28 Get Involved 29-30 Sponsors & Supporters 31 *Daily Schedules are Subject to Change 2 Copyright © The Project Fibonacci® Foundaton, Inc. 2019. ® THE PROJECT FIBONACCI FOUNDATION, INC. OUR VISION: ENRICHED STEAM COMMUNITIES DRIVING A MODERN RENAISSANCE WHAT IS PROJECT FIBONACCI ® ? The Project Fibonacci® Foundation provides a series of immersive learning programs on STEAM topics in cooperation with local schools, businesses and other organizations. Our year-round initiative is focused on using STEAM education as a catalyst and driver for workforce preparedness and economic redevelopment. Through the promotion of STEAM educational programs, we can inspire and enlighten students at a young age, provide opportunities for internships and academic advantages and help prepare the next wave of productive citizens. OUR MISSION To introduce our youth to a culture of interdisciplinary STEAM learning, teaching them to become creative, independent leaders of community resurgence. Full Ahead! 3 Copyright © The Project Fibonacci® Foundaton, Inc. 2019. WELCOME FROM THE 2019 CHAIRPERSON It’s my pleasure as the 2019 Chair of Project Fibonacci®‘s fourth annual STEAM Leadership Conference to welcome another cohort of bright, enthusiastic , and creative STEAM Scholars! Project Fibonacci® staff and a host of volunteers have been planning this summer’s event since the last conference. We promise that it is shaping up to be the best STEAM conference of its kind, especially with our lineup of expert presenters on Mars topics! The Project Fibonacci® Foundation, which hosts the summer conference, has its mission to introduce youth to a culture of interdisciplinary STEM and arts learning, teaching them to become creative, independent leaders of community resurgence. In its forth year of existence, Project Fibonacci® accomplishes this by providing students, their teachers, and community members with various immersive learning opportunities. Working with schools, businesses, organizations, and experts in varied fields, Project Fibonacci® uses STEM and arts education as a catalyst and driver for workforce preparedness and economic redevelopment. This week-long conference, which is the centerpiece of Project Fibonacci®‘s endeavors, is complemented by: intensive innovation camps on topics of physics, engineering, drones, robotics, and coding; internships; sponsorship of competitive STEM and arts events; and a speakers series featuring of international renown, such as Margot Lee Shetterly, Alan Alda, Dr. Alex Filippenko, Dr. Mario Livio, Dr. David Eagleman, Deanne Bell, Michio Kaku, author Michael Miller, and Daymond John, all past speakers. Project Fibonacci®‘s goal is to inspire youth to realize their potential and ultimately lead them to meaningful and fulfilling careers. Our organization encourages students to explore and attend Upstate New York’s host of colleges and universities , and to pursue careers in a variety of fields right here in the Mohawk Valley and the greater Central/Upstate NY region. With a rich history of scientific, technical, sports and artistic accomplishments, the region offers a variety of opportunities for promising up-and-comers. There is a thriving scientific and technical community serving the nation in unmanned air systems, cyber security, advanced communications, space exploration, and nanotechnology. The Air Force Research Laboratory and its high-tech contractor base are credited for being the anchor of business growth and economic development in the area. In addition, there is a rich arts community with local museums and art centers, such as the Munson-Williams Proctor Arts Institute, Rome Art & Community Center, Fusion Gallery and ArtisTree. Together these form the core of our science and arts spirit that underpins the Project Fibonacci® beliefs. The goal of the Project Fibonacci® STEAM Leadership Conference is to ensure a thought-provoking, life changing, and highly memorable experience that will assist in your journey of awareness, self-discovery and educational or professional career pursuits. On subsequent pages of this advance program you will find many details about the planned experiences of this year’s conference. Please take the time to read through it and ponder what your summer and future may hold! We know you will be inspired and enriched! On behalf of all involved in the planning of the 2019 Project Fibonacci® STEAM Leadership Conference, I look forward to seeing you soon! Full STEAM Ahead! Maria Smith, 2019 Conference Chairperson & Education Programs Advisor 4 Copyright © The Project Fibonacci® Foundaton, Inc. 2019. STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Andrew Drozd Maria Smith Project Fibonacci® Chairman 2019 Conference Chair & Executive Director Education Programs Advisor Curriculum Robert Bojanek Tom Benjamin 2019 Conference Co-Chair ANDRO Community Outreach Board Member, Treasurer Andrew Burger Corey Colmey FIRST Robotics Drum Instructor Technical Support & Entertainment Innovation Expert Beth Debany Orlando Destito VVS (retired) Local Logistics & Curriculum Transportation Evan Drozd Tim Gaffney STEAM Scholar Advisory Board Oriskany CSD Curriculum Jessica Griffin Martha Group ANDRO VVS Workshop Coordinator Curriculum Dan Kostelec Pam Mandryck STEAM Outreach Coordinator ANDRO Technical Writer & Secretary 5 Copyright © The Project Fibonacci® Foundaton, Inc. 2019. STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Tamalin Martin Nathan McDonald Camden CSD Research Scientist Volunteer Curriculum Michelle Minicozzi Julia Pilny A Mad Affair BAH, retired Fundraising & Arts & Sciences Curriculum Special Events Louise Rutherford Amy Singletary Camden CSD ANDRO Curriculum Registration & Publications Ramona Smith Tim Thomas City of Rome Council Woman MVCC Curriculum Curriculum John Vanella Deb Van-Slyke Conference Direct Clinton CSD Conference Curriculum Management Barbara Welch-Drozd Dr. Mitchell Wilbert Volunteer Coordinator Community Outreach Bryant Wysocki Ph.D. Not Pictured: Research Scientist Jean Burgdorf, Community Outreach Curriculum Melissa Lowell, Curriculum Mary-Jo Post, Volunteer 6 Copyright © The Project Fibonacci® Foundaton, Inc. 2019. WHO WAS FIBONACCI? Project Fibonacci® has been inspired by the renowned mathematician, Leonardo Bonnaci, later nicknamed “Fibonacci” by his contemporaries and historians. During the 13th Century, Fibonacci “discovered” a branch of mathematics that neatly describes emergent patterns we often encounter in science, engineering, nature, art, music and elsewhere throughout the cosmos. The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers in which a number is found by adding the two numbers before. Starting with 0 and 1, the sequence will then be 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34 and so forth. 7 Copyright © The Project Fibonacci® Foundaton, Inc. 2019. ATTENDING IS AS EASY 1, 2, 3 1. NOMINATION Have a teacher, professor or mentor nominate you to attend. Qualifications to attend: -High School Sophomores—College/ University Juniors -Age range 15-20* -Shows potential and/or demonstrates leadership in STEAM disciplines *Please Note: Returning Scholars who have “aged out” of the program may still be eligible to return as a STEAM Scholar or volunteer. Contact us for details. 2. ACCEPTANCE The Project Fibonacci® Foundation, Inc. Admissions Board will carefully review each nomination. Upon review, accepted students and their parents will receive an acceptance letter by mail with further details. 3. REGISTRATION Register to reserve your spot at the conference Visit ProjectFibonacci.org for FAQs, scholarship information and important deadlines IMPORTANT NOTICE: Workshop sign-ups will be announced in future correspondence Workshop space is limited, so make sure you sign up as soon as possible to lock in your spot for your preferred workshops! 8 Copyright © The Project Fibonacci® Foundaton, Inc. 2019. OPENING DAY* SUNDAY, JULY 28 12:00-2:30 STEAM Scholar Check-in The Beeches Inn Parents are encouraged to 7900 Turin Rd. complete the check-in process Rome, NY 13440 with their STEAM Scholars! SUNDAY CHECK-IN PROCESS: NEW FOR 2019: STEAM Scholar check-in will be held at the Beeches Inn. Sign in with our registration staff to receive your