Since 1998 I have been coordinating a Math Science Technology Fair during which students present there project to an independent judge. Over the years the players have changed, the technology has changed, and the landscape has certainly changed. From Bedford Stuyvesant to East NY to Ozone Park to the Rockaways to Canarsie the message has always remained the same. We want our children create a project that seamlessly utilizes the disciplines of Math, Science, and Technology in a cohesive manner.
As always there are guidelines, orientations, and example projects to guide our participating schools. However, in the end it is all about our students expressing their ideas via their web sites, movie presentations, productivity software, technological simulations, lego robotics, and other means of communication.
Every year the students prepare their presentations and amaze the independent judges with their originality, prowess of academic content, and innovation. I especially enjoy how our students are always raising the bar and showcasing some really interesting projects. With this I thank all the teachers, parents, and administrators who support this initiative and make this possible. I especially thank the students whose relentless efforts always pay off and say, “Keep on dreaming and achieving big!”
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