Special Opportunities

There is an upcoming Perry Outreach Program on Saturday, November 9th at Columbia University in New York, NY. The Perry Outreach Program is a free, one-day, hands-on experience to encourage women to pursue careers in medicine and engineering. Students will hear from women leaders in these fields and try it for themselves by performing mock orthopaedic surgeries and biomechanics experiments.

Participants should be in high school (Grades 10 and up) with a passion for science, medicine and/or engineering. Although The Perry Initiative is focused on advancing women in engineering and medicine, all genders may apply to the program so long as they are committed to the mission.

Applicants should fill out the online application in advance of the October 22nd application deadline.

*See Flyer and additional information in CDC classroom

Sound+Science is an innovative after-school program, research lab, and community in NYC for high school students interested in exploring the unique and deep connection between music, science, and technology. Through a unique curriculum, participants will explore modules like ‘The Hidden Codes in Electronic Music’, ‘From Hip-Hop to AI’, and Music Improvisation and the Evolution of the Mathematics of Computation Sound+Science, revealing the profound connections between music, technology, physics and mathematics.

Founded in 1988, First Take provides high school students with hands-on training in print, broadcast, online and photo journalism through sessions led by media professionals.

Journalists from ABC News, CBS News, CNN, The New York Times and other media outlets have volunteered as instructors. First Take alumni have gone on to have successful careers at ABC News, Fox 61 in Connecticut, Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, WPIX and other media outlets.

The goal of First Take is to inspire Black students to pursue careers in journalism, a field in which people of color are underrepresented. But students of all ethnic backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Students will be able to attain community service credits from stewardship projects offered during the program. Students will have the opportunity to learn about Environmental Impacts and what can be done about them. Students will engage in hands-on projects throughout the borough. Sessions mainly will be held at Blue Heron Park at 222 Poillon Avenue in Annadale, unless otherwise specified.

The Center for Architecture (https://www.centerforarchitecture.org/) would like to extend an invitation to attend the Architecture and Design College Fair.