FREE! Inwood Hill Park Nature's Workshop: Seed Germination Sunday, February 1, 2015 2:00 p.m.

Inwood Hill Park

Nature's Workshop: Seed Germination

Sunday, February 1, 2015

2:00 p.m.

The Urban Park Rangers' nature centers are your gateway to New York City parks. Each program in the Nature's Workshop series explores its topic in depth and allows you to develop a skill, participate in a hands-on project, and indulge your curiosity.  

Get a jump on spring gardening. Learn about native flowers and pollinators. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn more about gardening and start their own seeds to take home.  All materials provided.

Registration required. To register visit www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on Wednesday, January 21st, 2015.

FREE! Hike in NYC in Inwood Hill Park February 14, 2015

Inwood Hill Park 

Historic New York: Foundations of Inwood

Saturday, February 14, 2015

1:00 p.m.

Urban Park Rangers specialize in interpretation of historic turning points, both natural and man-made, in our city’s long history. 

This program begins with an indoor slideshow detailing the early residents and history of Inwood Hill Park. Then head outdoors for a hike through the trails to visit some of these former sites. This moderate hike includes hills, rugged terrain, and possible snowy conditions due to weather.

FREE! Marist College is offering 5 full tuition, room and board scholarships to study Computer Science and Technology

Students interested in Technology, Computer Science and Information Systems should consider MARIST College. 

Marist College is offering full tuition scholarships to students who are interested in these majors. For more information on scholarships and the School of Computer Science and Mathematics. 

Visit www.marist.edu/technologyscholarships.

Marist College is offering 5 full tuition, room and board scholarships to study Computer Science and Technology

Marist College is a long-time higher education leader in preparing students to live and work within a technologically driven, rapidly changing world.  Through its partnerships with IBM, Cisco, and other technology leaders, the College’s sophisticated technology infrastructure is at the level typically found only at advanced research institutions. Home of the New York State Cloud Computing and Analytics Center, Marist is offering a special scholarship opportunity for interested and qualified undergraduate applicants interested in pursuing computer science and information technology and systems degrees. These 5 scholarships provide an unmatched opportunity for students to gain academic and professional preparation to succeed in a variety of exciting and high-demand technology fields.

All Scholarship Students Will Receive:

• Full 4-year tuition, room and board scholarship.
• Special advising from the dean and key faculty in the School of Computer Science and Mathematics.
• Leaders from IBM,Cisco,Goldman Sachs,Morgan Stanley,EMC,and other companies will mentor the scholarship students.
• Opportunity to participate in high-level internships and applied research with Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Goldman Sachs, Cisco, Morgan Stanley and EMC.

Why Study Computer Science and Information Technology and Systems at Marist?

Cutting Edge Research and Hands-On Training

Marist combines all the qualities of a small private college campus with Research I university opportunities for cutting-edge research. Students enjoy a low faculty-student ratio and hands-on access to state-of-the-art software and equipment. All students are given multiple“Virtual Linux Environments” on which they can install, configure and implement their class projects. In addition, our data communication lab gives students access to the latest networking technologies. Our robotics lab, multimedia lab, and computer gaming day put the power of the Marist platform in the hands of students. With hundreds of academic and industry partners, Marist students work on real-world projects that have a direct impact on the industry. These projects and internship opportunities are a proven path to employment, with many of our students receiving job offers well before they graduate.

Technology Platform

Marist College has a sophisticated technology platform that rivals those of the world’s top research institutions.It supports all our programs in Computer Science and Information Technology and Systems. Open source systems, such as Sakai and Linux, are employed to enhance teaching and learning at every level. The new Hancock Technology Center, overlooking the Hudson River, is the centerpiece for the School of Computer Science and Mathematics. In addition to providing modern classroom space, it is also home to one of the most cutting-edge IT research labs in the world. Students have hands-on access to equipment ranging from state-of-the-art networking technology to the latest IBM enterprise systems.

Powerful Partnerships

Powerful partnerships with industry leaders result in countless opportunities for students at Marist. For over 20 years, Marist has had a Joint Study partnership with the IBM Corporation that has helped place it among the most technologically advanced liberal arts colleges in the country. The Joint Study has also helped Marist develop a world-class technology platform to support instructional, research, and administrative initiatives. Marist faculty are also the recipients of several National Science Foundation (NSF) and New York State technology grants. 

Great Job Opportunities = Alumni Success

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics listed the computer industry as the top industry with respect to growth over the next ten years. So get started on that CS or ITS degree now! Marist graduates are highly sought after by Fortune 500 companies including Goldman Sachs, Apple Computer, Microsoft, IBM Corporation, Facebook,and USAA. Marist graduates have been admitted to Master’s and Ph.D. programs at universities such as Cornell, Yale, Notre Dame, Carnegie Mellon, RPI, and USC. Many have also completed the five-year BS/MS degree at Marist College.

If you are eligible and interested in these scholarship opportunities, apply today! Our online application for admission can be found at www.marist.edu/admission. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Undergraduate Admission Office at 1-800-436-5483 or admission@marist.edu.

FREE! Applications are now open for the Hk Maker Lab - a six week engineering design and entrepreneurship program which is held at Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Due: March 13, 2015

http://hypothekids.org/programs/hk-maker-lab/

Applications are now open for the Hk Maker Lab - a six week engineering design and entrepreneurship program which is held at Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.  

Applications are available on our program page where you can also see photos from last summer’s program.  We had 25 students, competitively selected from high schools where over 50% of students qualified for free or reduced price lunch, learn the engineering design process.  Working in teams, the students designed, prototyped and built a solution to a global health problem.  They pitched the idea to a panel of judges from the tech community.  The winning team is incubating their idea at Harlem Biospace, a biotech incubator for early stage life science companies.  Two other very promising students are being provided internships with Harlem Biospace start-up companies. 

The program is free.  We are looking for your highest performing sophomores and juniors who may have a strong interest in applied engineering.  Our objective is to change the ratio of under-represented minorities and women in STEM fields and we believe exposing students to applied STEM, helping them forge mentorship relationships and providing meaningful industry internships will go a long way to that end goal.  

 Applications are due March 13, 2015.

FREE! New York City is proud to offer the NYC Web Development Fellowship, a 22-week program designed to train New Yorkers in the skills necessary to kick off careers in web development. APPLY NOW!

http://flatironschool.com/nycworkforce1/

The NYC Web Development Fellowship is now accepting applications for its next training, which begins in January and will train participants in the skills necessary to kick off careers in web development.  They are looking for NYC residents ages 18 – 26 who do not have a four-year college degree, and who do not  have professional web development experience.

The program includes a five-month on-campus training, a 12-week paid internship in companies like BuzzFeed and Microsoft, and placement in technology jobs paying $65,000 or more. They have already seen great outcomes from past cohorts’ participants – in fact, 96% of participants from the first cohort are now in jobs with companies like Intel, Etsy, and Venmo at an average annual salary of $70,000.

Applications are due at the end of this month, but they are reviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so the sooner people apply, the better!

If you have any questions about the opportunity, the Web Development staff at the Flatiron School (nycworkforce1@flatironschool.com) would be happy to speak with you.

p.s. Here’s the direct link for the program’s website: http://flatironschool.com/nycworkforce1/

OVERVIEW

New York City is proud to offer the NYC Web Development Fellowship, a 22-week program designed to train New Yorkers in the skills necessary to kick off careers in web development. The program will prepare graduates with no prior programming experience for jobs as Web Developers, creating web-based software applications that power internet companies like Intel, Etsy, and Kickstarter.

Offered by the Workforce Development Corporation, a not-for-profit affiliated with the NYC Department of Small Business Services, the Fellowship will support the growing number of tech companies in the City, especially in Downtown Brooklyn where the Fellowship’s campus is located. Fellows will receive their training from The Flatiron School free of charge—a program that normally charges tuition of $15,000.

APPLY NOW! Looking to do offer a little service at WHEELS? Volunteer to serve as a two-way (English-Spanish) translator at our second SLC on February 5, 2015

Looking to do offer a little service at WHEELS?
Volunteer to serve as a two-way (English-Spanish) translator at our second SLC on February 5, 2015!

Be bilingual.
Be willing.
See Ms. MacNeil!

APPLY NOW! Looking for FREE summer arts opportunities? And, possibly .5 ART CREDIT?! APPLY. Due: January 31, 2015

Summer Arts Institute http://schools.nyc.gov/offices/teachlearn/arts/summerarts.html

http://www.cvent.com/Surveys/Welcome.aspx?s=88409c8f-df2b-4ce5-a3e7-c79a9b334e9b

SUMMER ARTS INSTITUTE 2015 APPLICATIONS  NOW AVAILABLE! APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 30, 2015 at 6 p.m. Admission to the Summer Arts Institute is by application and audition. Students may apply and audition for only ONE studio.  Prior attendance in the Summer Arts Institute is not a guarantee of acceptance in the upcoming SAI.  All students are accepted on their current application and audition. To Apply: Complete, sign, and return the application by mail OR apply online (recommended) athttp://www.cvent.com/d/14qhj8. Applications must be RECEIVED by 6 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015. For a hardcopy of the application, please click here. (Again, we highly recommend applying online at the link above.) Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. All eligible students who submit a complete application by the deadline will be assigned a specific audition date and time. Audition assignments will be mailed to students the week of February 9. There is no make-up audition date. PROGRAM OVERVIEW  The Summer Arts Institute is a tuition-free, intensive, arts program for New York City public school students entering grades 8-12, held at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in Astoria, Queens. Students can major in dance, theater, instrumental music (band), vocal music, film, string orchestra or visual arts. The program is designed for students at an intermediate or advanced level of study in their chosen discipline. Summer Arts Institute offers a unique opportunity for students to work with Department of Education arts specialists, partnering cultural organizations, and guest artists. This experienced team of arts professionals guides students in building a portfolio or audition skills for their next level of study: an arts-focused high school, college, university or conservatory. Summer Arts Institute focuses on three areas: - developing students' artistic skills and creativity; - broadening students' awareness of the arts and; - helping students recognize and explore career options in the art and arts-related industries. This intensive summer arts experience connects students to community and cultural resources along with access to careers and lifelong learning in the arts. The daily schedule includes studio work and experiences with professional artists, both on and off-site. In the studios, students develop and improve their technical skills and creative expression in their selected art form. Time is dedicated to rehearsals, attending professional performances, visiting professional arts venues and exploring potential careers. Students are given opportunities to perform in selected venues around New York City, and to show their original work in an informal, cabaret-like setting called the SAI Café. The Institute culminates with an exhibition and live performance for families and the local community showcasing the students’ work from all studios. Students who complete the program in good standing are eligible to receive a 1/2 unit of credit that may be applied towards an elective arts credit or a Regents or local diploma-major sequence upon approval from their school. Our cultural partners are American Ballet Theatre (Dance), Roundabout Theatre Company (Theater),Theatre for a New Audience (Theater) and Tribeca Film Institute (Film). Young Audiences New York will provide guest artists in a variety of disciplines throughout the Institute. 2015 Summer Arts Institute Mailing List:  Click here to join the 2015 Summer Arts Institute mailing list and receive a 2015 program application by mail or email as soon as it becomes available. Calling all SAI Alumni! We want to hear from you! Please click here to let us know where you are now and share some memories. Contact us at summerarts@schools.nyc.gov  or 212-356-8573 for further information.