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2006 STEM Forum

A Community Conversation on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Careers

Schedule

8:30 a.m. Registration and Light Refreshments
9:15 Welcome and Overview: Dr. Charles M. Spuches, Associate Dean, SUNY ESF

Opening Remarks : Dr. Cornelius B. Murphy, Jr., President, SUNY ESF

9:35
Plenary Panel I: Developing Our STEM Workforce

What are the near- and long-term challenges associated with STEM workforce development in the current and emerging global marketplace?

  • K-12 Perspective: Mr. Dan Lowengard, Superintendent, Syracuse City School District 
  • Community Perspective: Mr. Vito Sciscioli, Executive Director, Syracuse 2020 
  • Business Perspective: Ms. Darlene Kerr, President, Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce
  • College/University Perspective: Dr. Laura Schweitzer, Vice President for Academic Affairs, SUNY Upstate Medical University
  • U.S. Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R-New Hartford), Chairman of the House Science Committee (invited)
Moderator: Ms. Lenore Sealy, Executive Director, CNY Works
10:20
Participant Roundtable Discussions

How can we further leverage our region's considerable K-12, college/university, community, business and public resources to further develop a STEM-proficient workforce prepared for the emerging global marketplace: An action agenda.

Facilitators:

  • Ms. Barbara Barker, Teacher, Nazareth Academy (Rochester)
  • Dr. Bruce Bongarten, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, SUNY-ESF
  • Dr. Hugh Bonner, Dean, College of Health Related Professions, SUNY Upstate Medical University
  • Mr. Frank Caliva, Director of Talent Initiatives, Metropolitan Development Association
  • Dr. Donna DeSiato, Superintendent, East Syracuse Minoa Central Schools
  • Ms. Darlene Devendorf, Chairperson, Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS); Director, OCM BOCES Science Center
  • Dr. Anna Endreny, Science Education Consultant
  • Mr. James Froio, Executive Principal, Cicero-North Syracuse Schools District
  • Mr. Howard Hollander, President, Technology Alliance of Central New York (TACNY); Lockheed Martin Enterprise Information Systems Program Senior Manager, Information Systems Leadership Development Program (ISLDP)
  • Mr. Tom Hughes, Project Staff Associate, SUNY-ESF
  • Dr. James MaKinster, Assistant Professor of Education, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
  • Mr. Paul Otteson, Web Coordinator, SUNY-ESF; Executive Board member, The New School
  • Mr. Joseph Vargo, Executive Director, Partners in Education & Business
  • Mr. David Wall, Director, Corporate & Public Partnerships, OCC
  • Ms. Mary Eileen Wood, Project Coordinator, SUNY-ESF

Reporters:

  • Dr. Shiu-Kai Chin, Interim Dean of L.C. Smith College of Engineering & Computer Science at Syracuse University
  • Mr. John Dittmann, Acting Principal, Central Tech, Syracuse City School District
  • Ms. Sherri Finch, MST Cooridinator, Fowler High School, Syracuse City School District
  • Dr. Robert French, Vice President for Enrollment Management, SUNY-ESF
  • Dr. Janet Glocker, Vice President of Academic Services, Monroe Community College
  • Dr. Phillip E. Gover, V.P. Academic and Student Affairs, Cayuga Community College
  • Dr. Robert Jubenville, Chair, Life Science, Mohawk Valley Community College
  • Dr. Corliss Kaiser, Superintendent, Fayetteville-Manlius School District
  • Dr. Dawn Kindel, Associate Vice President Academic Service, Onondaga Community College
  • Mr. Gary Knapick, Manager, Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Dr. Larry Leatherman, President, Museum of Science and Technology
  • Dr. Linda LeMura, Dean, Arts and Sciences, LeMoyne College
  • Ms. Elizabeth Rossi, K-12 Outreach, SUNY Institute of Technology
  • Mr. Robert Trachtenberg, President, Central New York Technology Development Organization
  • Ms. Laura Vieira-Suarez, Principal, Fowler High School, Syracuse City School District
  • Ms. Chris Vogelsang, Deputy Superintendent, Syracuse City School District
  • Ms. Nancy Zarach, MST Field Coordinator, Syracuse City School District
11:30 Working lunch
12:30
Plenary Session II: Roundtable Reports

Reporting and discussion on a STEM action agenda.

  • Reporters: as listed above 
  • Moderator: Dr. Chuck Spuches, Associate Dean, and Dr. Rick Beal, Associate Director, SUNY-ESF
  • Reflective Comments: Ms. Carolyn May, Senior Economic Developer, Onondaga County Office of Economic Development
1:50 Evaluation and Concluding Remarks: Dr. Dudley Raynal, Dean, SUNY-ESF

This program was supported, in part, by a 2006 SUNY Conversations in the Disciplines grant.