Students work in the SUNY-ESF Global Environment course and conduct hands-on research at the CERF site in the village of Minoa. They engage in projects to simulate and demonstrate the efficacy of their findings which are all related to clean water or alternative energy. The projects the students complete have real world application and relevance and is often the impetus for them to pursue STEM careers.
Utilized is the staff and facilities at CERF, higher education professors and graduate students from SUNY ESF who all serve as support for the teachers and students. The Village of Minoa writes grants to support the project and have created a culture of collaboration with the school district. The school district provides flexible scheduling, transportation and other supports to enable the on-site research.
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STEM Programs in Central New York