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Smart Ninja Virtual World -
Open to the public daily from 4/19 - 4/21
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-- Enter the virtual world of the Smart Ninja and learn all about
alternative energy, sustainability and eco-efficiency. Let the ninja
be your guide as you go through this fun, virtual and hands-on
experience that showcases an eco-friendly vision of the future. All
attendees will have a tree planted in their honor at a US National
Forest Park by Toshiba.
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Friday April 20th
- Earth Day Panels: 10:15 AM - 1:00 PM
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Student Eco-Panel (10:15 AM) -
8 award-winning area students from this year's Toshiba/NSTA
ExploraVision program (the world's largest K-12 science and
technology competition) will show off their visions for new
technologies to help create a more sustainable future.
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STEM Education & Sustainability Panel
(11:10 AM)
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A fast-paced and informative discussion bringing together
influential educators and policy makers to examine the current state
of STEM education and how it relates to our society's sustainable
future.
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Mario Armstrong's "DREAM, CREATE, GO!"
STEMRoadshow (12:15 PM)
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Designed to inspire and empower parents, educators, and students in
science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), Mario will share
stories and news about some of today's most inspirational STEM and
sustainability role models. Plus everyone will have a chance to win
cool prizes!
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WHO:
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Interview Opportunities:
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-- Eddie Temistokle, Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications & CSR (News - Alert),
Toshiba America Inc.
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-- Earth Day Panelist: Arthur Eisenkraft, Director of the
Center of Science and Math in Context, Univ. Massachusetts and
former President of the National Science Teachers Association
(NSTA); Mario Armstrong, STEM Advocate and contributor for
CNN and NPR (News - Alert); Dr. Siska Brutsaert, Associate Dean of
Studies, Bard High School Early College; Ozgem Ornektekin,
NYC Department of Education's Director of Sustainability
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-- Local ExploraVision Award Winning Tri-State Students
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WHERE:
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Grand Central Station, Vanderbilt Hall
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42nd Street and Park Avenue
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