By Samantha Madison Posted Jul 28, 2017 at 4:06 PM ROME — This year’s Project Fibonacci STEAM conference and speaker series will feature a number of high-profile speakers, including Shark Tank’s Daymond John. The second annual event will take place at The Beeches in Rome and other surrounding locations, starting Sunday and ending Saturday, Aug. 5. The event hopes to…
Read MoreDAN GUZEWICH Staff writer Demonstrations, challenges and noted speakers are all part of the first-ever Project Fibonacci STEAM Youth Conference that opens Sunday. More than 100 young people are signed up for the week-long program that organizers hope will positively motivate and enlighten high school and college students in the areas of science, technology, engineering,…
Read MoreLocal students will be able to attend this year’s Project Fibonacci with the help of United Way of Rome & W.O.C. funding!
Read MoreProject Fibonacci As the 2014 New York State Department of Labor report states, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) has indicated that the United States needs at least one million more STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) workers than is currently available. The report also states that three quarters of students…
Read MoreInspiring Young Scholars with Keynote Speakers and Hands-On Learning The annual Project Fibonacci STEAM conference provides a unique experience for young scholars to participate in a hands-on, immersive learning environment. The event features an all star lineup of keynote speakers throughout the week to inspire the next wave of young scholars. STEAM Outreach Coordinator Dan…
Read MoreROME, N.Y. >> On Monday, Feb. 27, AIS President Charles K. Green presented a $5,000 check to Andy Drozd, president and chief scientist of ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC, to sponsor the second annual Project Fibonacci STEAM Youth Conference at the Beeches Professional Campus from July 30 through Aug. 5. AIS was one of the original…
Read MoreWe are proud to announce our partnership with the Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. Please consider donating to the Project Fibonacci STEAM Conference Fund. The purpose of the fund is to facilitate the receipt of charitable donations of cash and other property designated for support of the Project Fibonacci STEAM Conference.
Read MoreDonations help Project Fibonacci gear up for 2017 Youth STEAM conference The Project Fibonacci STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) Youth Conference has received two supporting checks of $5,000 each from local organizations. One check was presented by Griffiss Institute and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate, while the other check was presented…
Read MoreProject Fibonacci is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Youth Leadership Conference that’s held in Rome, NY. Those interested in the project or those wanting to nominate a qualified student should follow updates at the links below! Fibonacci Project Website Fibonacci Project Twitter Account Fibonacci Project Facebook Account Fibonacci Project Instagram Account
Read MoreOur Project Fibonacci Series and Conference was a great success. Please check out our Project Fibonacci Retrospective Video below.
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