Black Family Technology Awareness Day, hosted by the Office of Institute Diversity and Academic Outreach Programs 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.
 
The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2010 on the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

Schedule of Events

• 8:15–9:00 a.m. – Registration opens – Darrin Communications Center (DCC) Great Hall.
• 9:00–9:45 a.m. – Welcome and Opening Keynote Speaker – Darrin Communications Center (DCC) 308.
• 10:00–11:00 a.m. – Workshops – various campus locations.
• 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Workshops – various campus locations.
• 12:30–1:30 p.m. – Lunch – Darrin Communications Center (DCC) Great Hall.
• 1:45–2:45 p.m. – Workshops – various campus locations.
• 3:00–4:30 p.m. – Closing ceremonies, give-a-ways and computer raffle – Darrin Communications Center (DCC) 308.

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 t-shirt, breakfast and lunch, and an opportunity to win a new computer and other door prizes/give-a-ways during our closing ceremonies.