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IDEAS
Institute for the
Development of
Education in the
Advanced Sciences
The “Gen*NY*sis of IDEAS
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The Gen*NY*sis Project from the New York
State Legislature was a biotechnology
funding initiative.
Hofstra University and other Long Island
Institutions submitted proposals to participate
in this funding on behalf the advancement of
science and technology.
Outreach functions
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Funding helped to build the state of the art
Hagedorn Hall to enhance the education of
science and technology teachers.
The IDEAS Center was established in
Hagedorn Hall in order to advance the
professional development of science and
technology teachers and to promote the
public understanding of science.
Collaboration is key
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Scientists, science educators, and
administrators working toward meeting these
important goals;
Board members facilitate the design of
workshops and public lectures;
Lobbying for the highest quality science and
technology education in Washington, DC.
Member of the Triangle Coalition
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A nationally recognized organization that
unites education, business, and government
to affect policy and mobilize resources to
improve attitudes, interest, and achievement
in mathematics, science and technology
education.
March 16: The Science Education Summit.
Triangle Coalition and the Science
Education Summit
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The purpose of the 2004 conference is to inform
conference participants about current legislative
issues both at a National and State level that are
or will be having an effect on their local science,
math, and technology education initiatives. The
conference will focus on current topics such as
No Child Left Behind and the Higher Education
Act and their separate and collective impacts on
local school improvement efforts.
Upcoming Events
March 20, 2004 Making Science Inclusive
and Accessible Dr. Gregory Stefanich,
University of Northern Iowa
 May 15, 2004 Treating Arthritis without
Medication: Alternatives
Bronwyn Spira, Director of Physical Therapy
Madison Avenue Rehabilitation and Wellness
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Making an Impact
We need your thoughts….
 What are the cutting edge issues from
your perspective?
Future directions………..
What are the implications of mapping the
human genome?
What did we learn from AIDS?
What is the next plague?
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