Buffalo Public Schools, PI: Katie Agen $4,801.00
Access to scientific equipment for BPS students to competitively participate in the regional STEM Fair.
Buffalo Public Schools lacks the competitive resources for their students to do well at the Regional STEM
fair. Although the science dept has the means to buy some materials, they cannot afford to buy the
environmental sensors needed to get students out in the fields. With help from the funds of the grant,
they will not only be able to afford to get these environmental sensors but also give students the
opportunity and chance to do well at STEM fairs, that neighboring districts and private schools have
Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School, PI: Ahmadjan Ataniyazov $1,372.92
Fostering Future Innovators through Arduino Robotics Education in Middle School
SAS Middle School hopes to give students robotics instruction as a gateway to essential future skills like
collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Students gain a profound
understanding of their surroundings through hands-on Arduino lessons grounded in real-world
applications. They hope with these funds and getting the Arduino Education Starter kits, endeavors to
immerse middle school scholars into a competitive landscape will ensure they are exposed to industry-
standard technology, getting them ready for the future.
REACH Academy Elementary School, PI: Anna Chiavaroli $2,287.78
Weathering Broadcast Station Creation
Reach Academy Elementary School will use the Terra grant funds to develop a weather broadcasting
station as part of a weather and environment-themed classroom to enhance the school’s science
curriculum and promote interactive learning. School representatives met with meteorologists from
WIVB to provide insight on the weather station’s development.
William G Houston Middle School, PI: Stacy Conti $4,746
Empowering Creativity and Innovation through 3D Printing and Laser Engraving
William G. Houston Middle School hopes to enhance education facilities with modern technology especially 3D printers and a laser engraver. These tools will empower their students to engage in hands-on learning experiences, foster creativity, and develop valuable skills necessary for the 21 st century. Both of these items will be integrated into their STEM curriculum.
Sauquoit Valley Elementary School, PI: Jackie Corleto $4,922.26
Reading to Making: A Library Makerspace
Sauquoit Valley Elementary School will expand its offerings for students within the library. The materials
purchased will allow students to provide a makerspace area that will promote, innovation, creativity,
and engagement through hands-on learning. This project will be used in a multitude of ways; in
conjunction with literature, enhancing current STEM offerings and to help support social and emotional
learning.
Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School, PI: Richard Huyge $3,129
Arts Integration: From STEM to STEAM at SASES
Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School is requesting funds for the purchase of music materials
so that they may reintroduce and expand their current Music Program. When COVID restrictions made
teaching music virtually impossible their school was forced to cut the program from their offerings. Now
that restrictions have eased, they are excited to bring Music back for their students. This reintroduction
of a Music Program will allow our students to express themselves and will assist in promoting academic
success. They plan on integrating National Core Arts Standards (NCAS) with Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS).
Parishville-Hopkinton Central, PI: Sean Ellison $4,891.82
Upgrading Laboratory Resources
Parishville-Hopkinton Central has seen a large and frequent amount of turnover in their science
department over several years. This has led to a lack of maintenance with their lab equipment. Funds
from the grant will buy thirteen new microscopes, thus improving the quality of scientific work that
students can do as well as creating more opportunities for students before they reach high school.
Syracuse Academy of Citizenship and Science, PI: Nicholas Giangiobbe $5,000
Seasonal Explorers: Creating an Outdoor Learning Oasis for Urban Elementary Students
Syracuse Academy of Citizenship and Science aims to establish an engaging outdoor education space
within their urban elementary school. The space will serve as an innovative learning environment for
their students, focusing on Fall and Spring. Each season will have an interactive zone that will help
create a deeper connection to nature, boost academic performance, and enhance social and emotional
development.
Newfane Central School District, PI: Nicholas Kiser $4,764.52
Newfane Middle School STEAM Room and MakerSpace
Newfane Central School District noticed a technology gap and that they needed more STEAM -related
activities to enhance, engage, and empower students and teachers in the rural district. The Makerspace
has evolved from serving a need to being a fundamental piece of their middle schooler’s daily life and
education. To them, this grant will help kickstart the vision of a Makerspace and build the capacity for
this classroom to enhance, engage and empower the lives of students and staff that use the space.
Citizenship and Science Academy of Rochester, PI: James Mathis $4,974.00
Robotics Club
Citizenship and Science Academy of Rochester would like to establish a Robotics Club that aligns with
the school’s mission and vision of promoting STEM education. Their goal is to start a robotics club for
send and third-grade scholars to build a strong foundation of knowledge for coding and robotics while
preparing them for future competitions. With the funds, they will buy Vex Robotics kits, a storage cart
and a competition board.
Royalton-Hartland Middle School, PI: Susan McLaughlin $3,704.72
I “Need” a Motor!
Royalton-Hartland ponders the question; “why do I need a motor? What does it have to do with earth
science and our basic needs?” Throughout the year they plan on making multiple scientific discoveries
via labs and projects based on how they need to obtain and sustain their basic needs and modern-day
needs via a motor. Hands-on learning will help students learn how energy is transferred and how it
supports their adaption to a changing environment and increased population.
Senator James H. Donovan Middle School, PI: Jessica Pasqualicchio and Victoria Stutzenstein-Mankd $4,981.71
Senator James H Donovan STEAM Manufacturing Lab
Senator James H Donovan Middle School is looking to start up a STEAM lab, this will potentially expose
students to real-world examples of manufacturing and design. Preparing them to be successful and
productive citizens. The students will be able to integrate STEAM into various classes and after-school
programs. Robotics and Manufacturing help students learn about teamwork, leadership and collaboration skills, spatial reasoning, problem-solving, engineering design, and advanced programming.
Orchard View Alternative High school, PI: Nicholas Perino $4,144.13
Orchard View Learning Greenhouse
Orchard View Alternative High School is working on building a greenhouse outside the school building to
learn more about plants. Their Environmental science class will be sponsoring and establishing the
greenhouse for the benefit of all students in science classes and throughout the school in general. This
greenhouse will allow them to establish research projects that both support the learning standards as
well as general environmental awareness.
Alexander Jr/SR High, PI: Aaron Forgone $4,768.80
Maple Syrup Production
Alexander Central School District will purchase maple syrup production equipment to be used in our
STEAM and Agriculture classrooms/courses. Maple trees will be tapped on site, then the sap will be
collected and processed. This will be a student-led project with high school students working in
partnership with elementary students during Maple Syrup Day to promote learning, science, agriculture
and where our food comes from.
Rochester Academy of Science Charter School (RASCS), PI: Dr. Joseph Polat $5,000
Empowering Underserved Students through STEM Robotics Education
Rochester Academy of Science Charter School (RASCS) is launching a robotics excellence program. STEM
activities, such as robotics, levels the playing field for low-income and minority students— this project
allows students to have access to transformative STEM activities. By fostering a diverse and inclusive
robotics team, the school seeks to break the cycle of poverty by empowering students with the skills and
confidence needed to pursue 21 st Century STEM careers.
Paul V Moore High School , PI: Jennifer Schantz $3,129
Redhawks Rising- Student Generated Podcasts for Social-Emotional Learning and Storytelling
Redhawks Rising is a podcasting project, designed to provide a platform for the authentic voices and
perspectives of today’s youth, to be spearheaded by a passionate group of high school students.. The
aim is to explore a wide range of topics relevant to teenagers, from navigating the challenges of
academics and social life to discussing critical issues such as mental health, diversity m and societal
pressure. Teenagers have a unique insights to offer, and this platform will serve as a powerful medium
for them to share their stories, ideas, and aspirations.
Rochester Academy Charter School (RACS), PI: Susan Sherwood $1,317.38
Get it in Gear: Building Motion into STEAM Classes.
The Get It in Gear unit will give students the opportunity to add gears, wheels, axels, cams, and cranks.
Klutz Lego kits, Lego Bricks and Functions, Lego Bricks and Wheels, and ETI Engineering Building Blocks will provide developmentally appropriate materials. Students will be able to imagine and create their
own moveable structures, both individually and in groups. In addition, they will use the kit manuals to
practice the important skill of following pictorial and written directions.
Bishop Timon- St.Jude High School, PI: Francis Tessina $2,494
Building Creativity Through STEAM Education
Bishop Timon - St. Jude High School students in enhancing their creativity and innovation through
collaborative STEAM classwork. Students will work together to use the laser engraver/vinyl cutter and
heat press to participate in authentic, project-based, interdisciplinary educational opportunities. For
instance, if a Social Studies class wants to design and construct monuments as part of an American
history unit, they will be able to build what they imagined or drew by using the new STEAM equipment
and applying their math and geometry skills. Such organic curricular intersections will foster deeper
student engagement and encourage creativity in exploring topics ranging from Shakespearean literature
to earth science.
Utica Academy of Science Charter School, PI Hummet Babacan and Omer Taha Uzumcum $4,876.02
Physics Lab & Robotics Team
Utica Academy of Science will purchase instructional materials needed for hands-on learning
opportunities in physics. Students will benefit from inquiry driven lab and instruction in the following
topics: Work, Energy, Electricity, Light, Sound, and Optics. Also, students participating on the robotics
team will compete in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics
competition. In preparation for the competition, students will have hands-on experience that fosters
teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM).