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ALBANY, N.Y. (February
29, 2008)
-- The City School District of
Albany’s leading role in bringing nanoscience to the classroom will be
highlighted during this year’s
New York State
Technology Educators Association Conference in Syracuse.
Albany High School science teachers Jeff
Beyer and Dan McCarthy and district science supervisor Jacqueline
Carrese have been selected to deliver a presentation addressing the
design and implementation of the first nanoscale science and engineering
course at Albany High in partnership with
the University at Albany’s College of
Nanoscale Science and Engineering.
New this school year, the first class under
the
“NanoHigh” pilot program between Albany High and the UAlbany
NanoCollege is believed to be the first of its kind on campus at an
American public school.
“The City School District of Albany’s
‘NanoHigh’ program is a terrific example of the excellence and
innovation that can be achieved through the commitment of great people
and inspirational partners,” said Superintendent Eva C. Joseph, Ed.D.
“We are excited for this opportunity to share our experience in this
pioneering program with science and technology educators from across New
York state.”
The presentation will include topics such as
course planning, design, scheduling, funding, lab and instructional
strategies. The conference is scheduled for April 2-5 at the University
Sheraton on the Syracuse University campus.
“This is certainly tremendous recognition
for our district, our high school and the hard work of our faculty and
science department, which continues to grow and strengthen each year,”
Ms. Carrese said.
Albany High’s nanoscience course has two
sections: Mr. Beyer’s section focuses on nanophysics, and Mr. McCarthy’s
focuses on nanochemistry. The class includes an introduction to area
companies and colleges, with monthly field trips to the UAlbany
NanoCollege where students participate in hands-on experiments and see
nanoscience in action.
Also new this year, middle school students
are being introduced to nanoscale science and technology in sixth grade,
and the district plans to add an advanced nanoscience class at the high
school in 2008-09.
The City School
District of Albany serves approximately 9,000 students in 18
elementary, middle and high schools. The district includes several
magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic
opportunities for students in addition to neighborhood schools. The
district is more than halfway through its comprehensive facilities
project to newly build and/or renovate nearly all of its elementary
and middle schools. The ultimate goal of the facilities project is
to provide schools with the resources necessary to help students
succeed in the 21st century. |
