RPI Black Family Technology Awareness Day

Black Family Technology Awareness Day

Black Family Technology Awareness Day at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is designed to interest area young people and their families in pursuing occupations in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) fields, and the arts.

On Saturday, February 4, 2012, Rensselaer will host the Black Family Technology Awareness Day event. The theme for the event is, “Tetherless Training for Tomorrow’s Technologies: Heroes, Role Models, and Mentors,” which pays homage to our past, present, and future leaders in science-related fields.

Black Family Technology Awareness Day is a great opportunity for young people and their families to get a taste of the excitement and possibilities of careers in science, technology, and engineering fields. There will be workshops led by Rensselaer professors, students, alumni and community organizations.

The event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at fam-tech@rpi.edu.

Participants receive a light breakfast and lunch, and participants under the age of 18 will have an opportunity to win a new computer and other door prizes/give-a-ways during our closing ceremonies (you must be present to win). T-shirts will be available on a first come first served basis.

Schedule of Events

8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Registration
Darrin Communications Center (DCC) - Great Hall

8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Ceremony
Darrin Communications Center (DCC) - Great Hall

10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Session #1 (Please choose one workshop to attend)

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Session #2 (Please choose one workshop to attend)

12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
LUNCH
Alumni Sports and Recreation Center (“The Armory”)

1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Session #3 (Please choose one workshop to attend)

2:30 – 3:15 p.m.

Session #4 (Please choose one workshop to attend)

3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Panel Discussion
Alumni Sports and Recreation Center (“The Armory”)

4:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Closing Ceremony
Alumni Sports and Recreation Center (“The Armory”)

Thank you to all the sponsors who have donated towards the event! A special thank you to our event volunteers!

Michael Moore is featured on the weekly interview-based television show Impact. This show covers local issues, and developments and trends in different walks of life, primarily the arts, government, and science.

Black Family Technology Awareness Day History

1999 - Our first year!
2000 - Year two.
2001 - Year three.
The theme for 2002: “Bridging the Digital Divide-The Importance of Technology in Everyday Life”
The theme for 2003: “Embracing the Future for Our Community”
The theme for 2004: “Flying Forward While Looking Backwards”
The theme for 2005: “Education and Application” - 450 area students and families attended.
The theme for 2006: “Preserving Our Legacy through Technology” - More than 450 area students and families attended.
The theme for 2007: “The Future Starts with Me” - More than 600 area students and families attended.
The theme for 2008: Our 10th year! “A Decade of Discovery” - More than 900 area students and families attended.
The theme for 2009: “The World is Mine” - More than 1,000 area students and families attended.
2010 - More than 850 area students and families attended.