2017 PROJECT FIBONACCI® STEAM CONFERENCE
Project Fibonacci® c/o ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 543 Rome, NY 13442-0543
SUBJ: Project Fibonacci® STEAM Conference Nominations
Dear Educator/Mentor/Advisor,
The Project Fibonacci® Steering Committee is pleased to invite you to nominate students to attend the 2017
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Project Fibonacci® STEAM Conference. Your nomination(s) provide a unique opportunity for a young scholar to
participate in a week-long, project based, immersive learning environment designed to help inspire the next
wave of young STEAM scholars!
Time/Location
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Sunday, July 30—
Saturday, August 5
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The Beeches
Rome, NY
The Project Fibonacci® STEAM Conference is the brain child of ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC, in
cooperation with local schools, businesses and non-profit agencies. This remarkable opportunity provides your
exceptional student(s) with unparalleled and content rich workshops and off-site tours, along with personal
access to some of the best and brightest minds in various STEAM fields.
At the 2016 Conference, scholars visited several prominent, off-site locations, including the Masonic Medical
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Research Lab, Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute, Quad-C, Sculpture Space, the Griffiss International
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to hands-on workshops, taught by industry experts and professionals. Workshops such as the science behind
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Sculpture Garden and the Air Force Research Lab in Rome, NY, just to name a few. Students were given access
movie-making, cyber security as well as building a functional geodesic dome! In addition to workshops and
High school juniors—
college/university
seniors 2017-2018
tours, our Fibonacci Speaker Series provided access and insight from national and international celebrities such
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Age range: 16-22
In keeping with our high standards of excellence, we are proud to announce the first additions to our 2017
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Shows potential and/
or demonstrates
leadership in STEAM
disciplines
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Bean as well as actor Alan Alda.
Speaker Series. As a 2017 scholar, you will attend keynote speeches from physicist and author, Dr. Michio Kaku;
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as Dr. Alex Filippenko, Dr. David Eagleman, Dr. Brian Greene, and former astronauts Chris Hadfield and Alan
Keynote and workshop from artist and co-host of Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters, Kari Byron; Keynote and
workshop from physicist and co-host of Discovery Science’s Outrageous Acts of Science, Dr. Deborah
Berebichez, and we have more special guests in store!
For the 2017 Conference, our curriculum committee has been tasked to develop another highly interactive,
project/team-based learning program. Curriculum content and scholar experiences will culminate in a
New STEAM
Scholars: $1,500
team-based, multi-media STEAM fair, showcasing what the teams have learned throughout the week. We are
Returning STEAM
Scholars: $1,200
In order to create the best well-rounded experience for the second-annual event, we have implemented a
Some scholarships
will be available
through Project
Fibonacci® and/or
partnering sponsors
See page 5 for details
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currently pursuing college credit for those scholars that have completed the conference requirements.
“Scholar Advisory Board”. This board will be made up of past and current STEAM scholars and will be tasked
with providing input on topics ranging from workshops to entertainment and more. Our event stresses the
importance of STEAM entrepreneurship and becoming the future business leaders of our area.
We are still accepting nominations on an on-going basis until all available spots for the 2017
STEAM Conference have been filled. Invitations to those who have been selected to attend are
sent systematically. Please submit nominations via mail, fax or email.
Registration will open February 1, 2017. Please Note: Payment is not due upon registration.
Full STEAM Ahead!
Edward Talerico, 2017 Chair
Phone (315) 334-1163
Email [email protected]
Fax (315) 334-1397
projectfibonacci.org
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2017 PROJECT FIBONACCI® STEAM CONFERENCE
Project Fibonacci® c/o ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 543 Rome, NY 13442-0543
2016 Project Fibonacci®
STEAM Conference Results
234
Female
Male
Students were nominated by
their professors, teachers and
mentors
101
Students registered to attend
the inaugural Project
Fibonacci® STEAM
Conference
OUR MISSION
75+
High Schools & Colleges
nominated their students
50+
Fully or partially covered student scholarships provided by
schools, local companies and
private parties
32
Steering Committee
members from 17 different
organizations and companies to
make this dream a reality!
“The ultimate goal of the Project
Fibonacci® initiative is to promote the
next wave of young scholars,
scientists, artists and productive
citizens through a journey of selfdiscovery by positively motivating and
enlightening them. Through this
educational program, we will enable
our youth to deal more effectively with
the challenges of our everincreasingly complex and diverse
world. Let’s ignite a positive future
TOGETHER!”
Full STEAM Ahead!
Phone (315) 334-1163
Email [email protected]
Fax (315) 334-1397
projectfibonacci.org
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2017 Project Fibonacci® STEAM Conference Student Nomination
Student Information
Please fill out Pages 3-4 completely and submit to:
Mail:
Email:
Project Fibonacci®
c/o ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 543
Rome, NY 13442-0543
Fax:
[email protected]
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315-334-1397
Student Name:
Preferred Name (optional):
Gender: Male ☐
Female ☐
Other ☐
Race (optional): White/Caucasian ☐
Asian ☐
Black/African American ☐
Hispanic ☐
Other: ☐ ___________________________________________________________
Date of Birth:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Student Address:
City:
Year in School 2017-2018:
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State:
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School
Junior
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Sophomore
College
Junior
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Other:
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Parent/Guardian Name:
Parent/Guardian Email:
Parent/Guardian Phone:
School Name:
School Address:
City:
State:
Name of Principal/Dean:
Alum STEAM Scholar
Nominator:
Nominator Phone:
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2017 Project Fibonacci® STEAM Conference Student Nomination
Nominee shows aptitude or interest in the following categories:
Check all the apply
Leadership: ☐
Music: ☐
Nature: ☐
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Research: ☐
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Drones: ☐
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Other: ☐
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Social Media: ☐
Is your nominee eligible to receive partial or full scholarship to attend from his/her educational institution?
Yes ☐ No ☐ Unsure ☐
Is your nominee eligible to receive reduced or no cost meals provided by the state?
Yes ☐ No ☐ Unsure ☐
Please describe the benefit you envision your nominee will gain by attending
the 2017 Project Fibonacci® STEAM Conference.
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2017 Project Fibonacci® STEAM Conference Student Nomination
Project Fibonacci® 2017 STEAM Scholarships
Schools, colleges and universities are encouraged to partially or fully cover their student nominee’s tuition for
the 2017 Project Fibonacci® STEAM Conference.
Tuition cost for the week-long conference is a total of $1,500 and includes:
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Lodging
Meals & Snacks
Shuttle Service
Workshops
Keynote Speeches
Project Fibonacci® Merchandise
Entertainment
Medical & Security Services
Project Materials
Off-Site Tour Access
Local businesses, organizations, and private parties are also encouraged to partially or fully cover student tuitions
for the 2017 Project Fibonacci® STEAM Conference. By doing so, students are either specifically or randomly
selected to receive scholarship tuition. The following are ways to potentially gain access to available funds:
1. Submit a paper on why you should be chosen to receive funds to attend the 2017 Project Fibonacci®
STEAM Conference. Include goals, aspirations, current academic success, community service, and how
you would benefit from attending.
2. Submit a paper on the value of furthering STEAM education for yourself and/or others and its importance
in any career setting.
3. Generate a proposed layout for the future Project Fibonacci® STEAM campus. The Project Fibonacci®
STEAM campus will be built on the Beeches Professional grounds. Colleges, universities, and local
businesses will be involved on the campus as well as other STEAM related facilities. Design and produce
your vision.
4. Create a presentation on the Fibonacci sequence and how it can be seen throughout the world. Include
ties to STEAM related fields.
For more information, please visit ProjectFibonacci.org
Phone: 315-334-1163
Email: [email protected]
Submissions are encouraged, but do not guarantee partial/full scholarship funds. Scholarship submission projects
may be done separate from the application document. The Project Fibonacci® Admissions Board will carefully
review applications first to accept students into the program. Scholarship reviews and determination will take
place at a later date. Students and their parent/guardian will receive further information if chosen to receive
partial/full tuition.
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