New Visions Engineering Class Explore Universities on Fall Field Trips

The New Visions Engineering Class from ONC BOCES took field trips to Cornell University, UAlbany College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) to learn about advanced engineering, nanotechnology and the various opportunities available at each university.   

At Cornell, students were immersed in the world of advanced engineering, starting with a tour of the Cornell Electron Storage Ring (CESR) and the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS). Lead mechanical engineer Rich Ryan guided them through the intricacies of accelerator design. The class delved into the Biomedical Engineering Laboratory, where Dr. Jonathan Butcher shared groundbreaking work on synthesizing heart valve cells to enhance human health. 

The New Visions Engineering class enjoyed a fascinating journey into the world of nanotechnology with a visit to the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering at UAlbany. Guided by Stephen Stewart, the students were given an in-depth tour of the cutting-edge facilities. The tour included an exploration of research facilities, with a special focus on the section leased by IBM for research purposes. Students had the unique opportunity to peer into laboratories, witness advanced technologies, and gain insights into the facility's groundbreaking research. Notable highlights included clean rooms and the Titan camera capable of capturing images of extremely minute particles.

At Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), students were guided on campus tours that included visits to engineering labs and the JMA Dome.

University tours provided the New Visions students with valuable insights into the possibilities awaiting them in higher education and beyond.