Science Teachers Association of NY State
Central Western Section

 
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Overview of STANYS-CWS

The Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS), founded in 1896, is an organization dedicated to promoting excellence in science education. Central Western is one of the seventeen STANYS Sections and encompasses the counties of Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Orleans, and Yates. Our purpose is to promote science education and provide programs benefiting students and teachers in this region.

Are You a Member of STANYS-CWS?

If you live or teach in Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties, you will be interested in joining the Central Western Section of STANYS and participating in the educational activities we offer. Activities sponsored or endorsed by CWS are listed on the calendar page of this Web site. We are particularly proud of our annual science enrichment events for students. Science Exploration Days has no equal across the state and our Science Congress is one of the few NYS regional science fairs affiliated with the International Science and Engineering Fair. For teachers, we provide an opportunity for professional development and networking at the Winter Workshop.

CWS activities are open to all science teachers and their students in the six-county area, regardless of their membership status. Nonetheless, your membership is important to the viability of the section and the continuation of section events. The rebate our section receives from the state is based on membership and membership determines our representation on the STANYS Board of Directors. We currently have two directors representing CWS.

By joining STANYS, you become a part of the primary organization that represents your profession at both the state and local levels. Full membership in STANYS costs $42 per year. Lower rates apply to students and retired teachers. Your membership includes subscriptions to the STANYS Newsletter and Bulletin, as well as the CWS Newsletter.

If you are new to the profession or have allowed your membership to lapse in recent years, please join now! It is possible to join during any month. Click here for an online membership form. For more information contact Membership Chair John Holden: john.holden@greece.k12.ny.us.

Science Exploration Days

The annual Science Exploration Days provide a unique opportunity for students from the six-county area to attend seminars and exhibits presented by local scientists, professors, and professionals. The two day event is held on the campus of St. John Fisher College in mid-May. For this year's dates consult the CWS-STANYS calendar.

School preregistration is accomplished in December. Members will find the information in the autumn CWS Newsletter or you may read the information here and download the preregistration form. For more information please contact Registrar Michael Herzog: mherzog98@frontiernet.net .

 

Science Congress

The Science Congress is a showcase for student research projects. It is sponsored by the Central Western Section of STANYS as a means of stimulating interest and proficiency in the sciences and related fields.

Any grade 6-12 student within the Central Western Section area (Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties) may enter a project. Qualified winners may be selected to compete in the Intel Science and Engineering Fair (dependent on CWS affiliation), the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge, or the STANYS State Science Congress.

Information about the competition and registration forms are found on this website. If you need assistance contact Director Dr. Dudley: juttasd@aol.com

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