Insight and Innovation for Technology Leaders

1. Insight and Innovation for Technology Leaders October 26, 2007 ∙ Palisades, NY SoBRO TEC Providing an Entry Point for Teens Into Technology Laura Allen Founder/President Vision Education & Media New York, NY Laura@vemny.org

2. Insight and Innovation for Technology Leaders October 26, 2007 ∙ Palisades, NY

3. Year 1 : Subways and Robotics Insight and Innovation for Technology Leaders October 26, 2007 ∙ Palisades, NY Goal: Engage students in the theme before the technology. Analyze problems on the subway system and design your own solutions. Automated door to facilitate entry for the disabled community and mothers with strollers Robotic car hidden under a subway map, that allows passengers to track trains.

4. Year 2 : Animations and Games Insight and Innovation for Technology Leaders October 26, 2007 ∙ Palisades, NY Goal: Students create multimedia animations, on a topic of their choice, and program their own games.

5. Year 3 : 3D Modeling Insight and Innovation for Technology Leaders October 26, 2007 ∙ Palisades, NY Goal: Students explore the architecture in your neighborhood. They model an ideal neighborhood and model their dream homes. Carlos’ ideal neighborhood Victor’s future work building

6. Summer Internships Insight and Innovation for Technology Leaders October 26, 2007 ∙ Palisades, NY Goal: Students get a real-world experience of working in a multimedia or tech company. “Just wanted to let you know that **** was awesome and we loved having her around this summer. Thanks for setting this up and for giving us such a great and responsible intern. She was a huge help to us in getting some projects done. Everyone in the office was very impressedwith her work.” – New York University "I would like the students to understand from the beginning that this is an office and although we have a loose atmosphere, we still maintain a level of professionalism and respect. I do think *** is a good kid, but his maturity is just not there yet. I hope he gained something from this experience.“ – Jacklight Productions • Internships included: • NYU, Office of Communications • Jacklight Productions • Honeybee Robotics • Sony Wonder Technology Labs • Manhattan Edit Workshop • DAH Consulting • Pop & Co. • Cognitech Cafe

7. Lessons Learned Insight and Innovation for Technology Leaders October 26, 2007 ∙ Palisades, NY • Communication with Partners: Community Based Organization, University Partner, Schools • Planning: Involving all constituents • Recruitment and Retention • Open enrollment throughout semester • Importance of college interns • Parental involvement • Internships: Preparing students appropriately, finding internship locations • Communication with Funder (Program Officer)

8. Thank You! Insight and Innovation for Technology Leaders October 26, 2007 ∙ Palisades, NY Laura Allen || Founder/President || Vision Education & Media || New York, NY || Laura@vemny.org Tali Padan || Program Manager || Vision Education & Media || New York, NY || tali@vemny.org