About TechFest
Hey, Kids! Wondering what TechFest is all about?
This festive affair is an opportunity for Miami Valley youth in grades K-12 to interact with people working in exciting fields/jobs that use math and science on a daily basis.
There will be many hands-on activities and entertaining presentations to help you appreciate the need for excelling in math and science studies.
Guest speakers are being lined up to excite your mind and reveal the mysteries behind fire, explosions, physics, and motion. You will see the fun of math and science.
A multitude of exhibits will introduce you to the past, present and future of engineering as well as career opportunities ahead. Other exhibits will showcase the contributions of area inventors and the affect of their inventions on our lives.
Teachers, we haven't forgotten you!
All of your suggestions were much appreciated and we're looking into getting presenters for workshops that fulfill your requests for both elementary and secondary teachers. Some requests included workshops on weather, math standards, chess, Lego Robots, and technology for the multi-handicapped. If you have other suggestions for workshops, please email us at .
Box lunches at a nominal price will be provided for the convenience of teachers attending workshops. (In response to course critiques and suggestions).
You Gotta Love our Sponsors and Volunteers
TechFest just couldn't go on without sponsors like the Engineering and Science Foundation of Dayton, the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Dynamics, First Day Financial Credit Union, ASC Member Societies, and a variety of individual and corporate sponsors. Universal Technology Corporation, General Dynamics Advance Information Engineering Services, Dayton Supply and Tool Company provided in-kind contributions of service to TechFest 2006.
Our Volunteers come from all walks of life and careers around the Miami Valley. If you would like to lend a hand we would love to have your help! Just contact Lyle Lockwood at 937.426.2808 or Jim Woessner at 937.461.4550 (800.762.2336).
Credits
This community outreach educational event is dedicated to Dayton/Miami Valley Youth who are the future of the Dayton/Miami Valley Area. It is planned and conducted by volunteers from member societies of the Affiliate Societies Council (ASC) of Dayton {a 501(c)(3) organization}. TechFest is conducted in partnership with Sinclair Community College as a collaborative project with representatives of area colleges and universities, businesses and government partners. It is built on the strengths of previously successful ASC sponsored Career Exploration Weekends and TechFests 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
