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Protecting Long Island’s Drinking Water
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The North Shore Land Alliance’s Long Island Water Education Program educates nearly 6,000 students
he students in Mrs. Beasley’s fifth-grade science class at Ulysses Byas Elementary School in Roosevelt, filled plastic cups with layers of sand, clay and gravel to replicate the layers of Long Island’s underground aquifer. This interactive activity was part of the North Shore Land Alliance’s Long Island Water Education Program, which has educated nearly 6,000 students across Suffolk and Nassau counties since its classroom sessions inception in 2014 about the source of their drinking water followed by an optional field trip to the (on Long Island: aquifers) Land Alliance’s Shore and how land conservation Road Sanctuary in protects Long Island’s water Cold Spring Harbor resources. or nearby natural “Long Island’s water is area. In the classroom perhaps our community’s sessions, students learn most precious and possibly that Long Island’s drinkmost vulnerable resource,” ing water comes from an said Lisa Ott, Land Alliance underground aquifer made of president and CEO. “We sand, gravel and clay, which wanted to create a school acts as both a water filtration program that educates the and storage system. By next generation about where building mini aquifer models their water comes from and in plastic cups, students are what steps they can take to able to study precipitation help protect it.” and runoff by simulating The Long Island Water rain on permeable (sand and Education Program is taught gravel) and impermeable by educator Karen Mossey (clay) surfaces and experito third through sixth grade ment to see how recharge and students and is composed contamination happen—the of two one-hour interactive
smiling faces of the students at Ulysses Byas turned pensive when they observed how a single drop of red food coloring, the “pollutant,” rapidly contaminated all the water in their aquifer models. At Shore Road Sanctuary, students learn about coastal and grassland ecosystems and not only get to appreciate
open space first hand but learn about the important connection between natural areas and Long Island’s drinking water. “Less than 1 percent of the water on our planet is drinking water,” said Mossey. “It is important to teach kids about their drinking water because the best way to protect something is to learn about it.” The Long Island Water Education Program is now offered in 16 schools, 13 of which have been added since the program launched five years ago. This year alone, the program will educate nearly 1,500 students in both public and private schools
including Elizabeth M. Baker Elementary School in Great Neck, St. Patrick’s School in Huntington, Old Country Road Elementary School in Hicksville and the Lloyd Harbor Elementary School in Cold Spring Harbor. To learn more about the Long Island Water Education Program, visit the North Shore Land Alliance website at www.northshorelandalliance. org or contact Jane Jackson at the Land Alliance at jjackson@northshorelandalliance. org or 516-922-1028. To learn more about Long Island’s water and what you can do to protect it, join the North Shore Land Alliance panel discussion, The State of Long Island’s Water, on Wednesday, April 24. A 6 p.m. reception opens a 7 to 8:30 p.m. panel discussion. The adults only discussion will take place at the Burns Horticultural Center at Planting Fields Arboretum, located at 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited. Register online at www.northshorelandalliance.org/events. —Submitted by the Northshore Land Alliance
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Education Equals Jobs at Farmingdale State College Did you know that in overwhelming numbers – 90% - Farmingdale State College graduates are in the workplace or graduate school within six months of graduation? And, not so amazingly, given the handson education our students receive while earning their degrees – 77% are employed at a position related to their major. And for those of you who hope to secure a job even before you graduate, there’s good news there too: 45% of our undergrads are offered positions while still attending classes. That’s a track any college would be proud of – but how many besides Farmingdale can make that claim? A large number of our students who find work in their field have experience with what we call Applied Learning – real-life, marketable
knowledge and skills learned in the classroom, at internships, and through research opportunities. Our students gain that invaluable experience at a number of locations, such as research facilities, hospitals, darkrooms, museums, sports arenas, airports, state and national government, Wall Street – even while immersed in foreign cultures. Even better, a vast majority of our students get their jobs and do their internships on Long Island, at corporate and industry giants such as Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of dental care products; Tesla Motors, the cutting-edge electric car maker; D3, a leading designer of state-of-the-art in-store displays; Summit Security, a security services provider to Fortune 500 companies; energy provider National Grid, and many more.
Farmingdale State College has been prolific at placing our students and graduates at such prestigious companies, through the efforts of our Nexus Center for Applied Learning and Career Development. The Nexus Center has the lead role in pairing employers with current students and alumni, through internships, service learning, clinical placement, civic engagement, study abroad, practicums, and more. Says Farmingdale State College provost and vice president for academic affairs, Dr. Laura Joseph: “Applied Learning will continue to be one of the strengths of our academic programs. And this year, we have taken steps to take it further and make an Applied Learning experience a graduation requirement. The Nexus Center plays a key role in this cutting-edge initiative.” Farmingdale is also a leader in health-care education that funnels students into the workplace pipeline. For instance, the College’s popular nursing program offers an online component called Nursing RN to BS Completion, where licensed
registered nurses are prepared to apply their professional nursing skills in a variety of health-care settings. Similarly, Farmingdale’s dental hygiene program offers on online Bachelor of Science degree designed to provide comprehensive upper-level study in the discipline. All in all, Farmingdale State College is synonymous with real-world career preparation and jobs with world-class employers. To learn more about how FSC prepares its students for the marketplace, visit farmingdale.edu.
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Birth Order Effect On Personality
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f you are a parent of multiple children, you most likely notice that each one is different from the others. Birth order plays a role in these differences. Many experts believe that the order in which one is born affects parents’ treatment of the child. This can impact the latter’s personality and behavior.
First Born Typically, firstborns have focused attention from their parents. Given that they spent the most amount of time in the presence of their caregivers, they are more likely to act like adults and to be confident. Given their placement among the siblings, they are often comfortable taking leadership positions and may be perfectionists. The oldest children may be overachievers because their parents, nervous in their role as first time parents, may be overprotective, cautious and demanding. Firstborns may feel responsible for their younger siblings and may be tasked with care giving assignments. Because of the increased attention and control from cautious first time parents, firstborns tend to be responsible, reliable, rule-followers, cautious and high achievers.
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Middle Children Middle children often feel left out and in search of an identity. They are not the oldest, where a milestone was so significant. They are not the youngest, whose big life events may be met with much attention and fanfare as they are the last in the
Graziella Simonetti family to achieve them and serve as an emotional marker in the parenting journey. Thus, middle children tend
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to be flexible, free spirited, competitive and attention seekers. They may be more rebellious as they attempt to distinguish themselves or feel noticed. They often have large social circles because they feel left out in their families and seek attention elsewhere. They often demonstrate strengths around negotiation and compromise because of their role in the family. They may be especially concerned with fairness. Firstborns had alone time with their parents, and the youngest most likely will too when the older members move out. Middle children are always sharing parental attention.
Youngest The way in which parents engage with and discipline their children will most likely look very different from their first child to their last. Their parenting style is typically more laid back as they acquire more confidence in their parenting skills and as they most likely become increasingly more tired. The youngest tends to be outgoing, creative and fun loving. The freedom they were allowed makes them more comfortable to take risks and to feel confident in doing what they want.
Conclusion Temperament, genetics and socioeconomic status are strong factors in personality development. Experts are now considering birth order to be just as influential. Parents may treat children differently based on birth order and this affects personality and development. Parents’ anxiety level tends to decrease as they have more children. This impacts how they parent, the attention they provide, and the expectations given, all of which can have a role in shaping personality. Understanding how birth order may impact behaviors as well as parenting style can help one set up an environment that best supports children in becoming successful. Graziella Simonetti is a parent educator for EAC Network’s Long Island Parenting Institute and works as an early childhood social worker for the New York City Department of Education. She holds an advanced certificate in parent education from Adelphi University and is a NYSPEP credentialed parenting educator. Simonetti is a former Kindergarten teacher.
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Molloy College
Continues to Earn National Honors
College-bound students and their parents are always looking for an academic environment that offers the best fit for the student and the best value for their tuition dollars. Molloy has been ranked in the top three nationally in Money® magazine’s “best values” listing for two consecutive years, the only college in the country to earn such an honor. The rankings were based on factors like graduation rates and earnings of graduates. This category was designed to “determine which schools actually add the most value,” according to the magazine. The recognition comes as part of Money’s annual college rankings, which acknowledge the best of the country’s institutions of higher education.
with the highest quality internships and clinical placements. The NYC metro area is a world leader in healthcare, business and finance, education, criminal justice, performing arts and much, much more.
In addition to having been ranked the # 10 best value among Catholic colleges nationwide by College Values Online, Molloy was recently named the # 18 “value added” college in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal, arguably the premier financial publication in the country. Money magazine also ranked Molloy as the # 11 college in the country in their list of “most transformative” institutions.
Molloy recently opened its new facility at 50 Broadway in the Oculus district of Manhattan. The space will be the new home of the Molloy/CAP21 B.F.A. in musical theatre, and will also host other academic programs and special events.
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Drawing on the Strength of the New York Metropolitan Region One of the many strengths of Molloy is its proximity to New York City. Nestled in the Long Island suburbs, Molloy takes advantage of the NYC metro region to provide its students
Molloy is one of the “most transformative colleges” in the nation.
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The College continues to expand its flexible learning options for many of its programs, so that students can take night, weekend, hybrid or online classes. Some of Molloy’s newer offerings include an online M.B.A., as well as a new degree completion program that will enable returning students to easily complete their undergraduate degree.
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Molloy recently opened the new Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing and serves Molloy’s nationally ranked nursing program. This follows significant additions to the Molloy campus in recent years, including a student center (which houses the Madison Theatre) and two residence halls. A new residence hall is scheduled to open in fall 2019.
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About an hour from New York City and Philadelphia, and five minutes from the golden beaches of the Jersey Shore, a tight-knit group of students are doing some extraordinary things. They assemble in the residence and academic halls of Monmouth University, where historic and modern architecture blends with stunningly landscaped grounds to create what BuzzFeed calls one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.
From the sea to C Major, opportunities of a lifetime
At Monmouth, they believe learning, and life, are richer when you step out of your comfort zone and expose yourself to new experiences and people. It’s a place where the classroom is only the beginning of your education. So, every student is required to participate in Experiential Education, completing at least one handson course in their major or minor through an internship, service learning or corporate project, cooperative education placement, or through the study abroad program.
Surf and sand aren’t the only perks of a campus a stroll away from the Atlantic. With Monmouth’s Marine and Environmental Biology program and the Urban Coast Institute (featuring a beautiful, new, 49-foot research vessel, the Nauvoo), the opportunities for undergraduate research are as vast as, well, the ocean. Megan O’Donnell, BS, ’16 took full advantage, “Aside from the research I have participated in here at Monmouth, the faculty also helped me network at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Science Lab on Sandy Hook and with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)...Getting involved in different research opportunities and beginning to network has been invaluable.”
Through Monmouth’s alternative spring break program, Rachel Connors ’14 spent 11 days building a new school for poverty-stricken children in Guatemala. She also spent four months in London studying communications and psychology (and exploring Europe in her down time). “To be able to fully immerse myself in different cultures was thrilling, freeing, and entirely unforgettable,” she said.
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Few schools have their own recording label or an affiliation with the Grammy Museum, and only one has Bruce Springsteen’s Archives. Music, and the music business, are a big deal at Monmouth University. Internships, performance opportunities and the chance to interact and network with industry players abound. Just ask Mark Rodriguez, Music Industry major, class of 2020, “It’s not just the music or the business aspects of this program—it’s both combined that makes it special. From sitting in on jam and recording sessions to managing a band in the applied industry class, you really gain insight into both the promotional and creative sides of the word of music.”
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Hawks soar. It’s just what they do. On the Best Colleges lists from Princeton Review, Money magazine and U.S. News & World Report, Monmouth University offers students everything they’re looking for and more. You’ll find a beautiful campus five minutes from the beach, world-class faculty and facilities, Division 1 sports teams, a robust and active alumni community that loves to help their fellow Hawks with networking, internships and jobs, and an engaged, friendly and passionate student body. It really is a place where students can soar.
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LIFE IS HANDS-ON. COLLEGE SHOULD BE, TOO. At Monmouth, we make sure every student has opportunities to reach beyond the classroom and experience the real world. We call it Transformative Learning. You’ll simply call it ‘transformative.’
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2019 Run For Tomorrow’s Hope 5K, Fun Run
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ore than 900 runners and hordes of supportive family and friends came out to Garden City last Saturday to participate in the fourth annual Run for Tomorrow’s Hope 5K and Fun Run, a fundraiser for Long Island-based Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation. The race, which is part of a three race series in Garden City, is hosted by St. Joseph School and benefits the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation, a charity that helps support Catholic students and schools. The race featured a 1-mile Fun Run that is a real family affair with many parents and students running together. It is followed by the 5K, which is a professionally chipped and timed race on the flat, tree-lined streets of Garden City. The overall winner was Matthew Payamps, a senior at St. Anthony’s High School who will attend college at Georgetown this fall. His time was 16:00. The first female athlete across the line was Lauryn Heskin, a runner from the TSC Running Club out of Floral Park. Her time was 18:53. Last year’s overall winner, Harshil Patel of Holy Trinity High School finished fifth. In addition to offering categories for runners in different age brackets, the race features a number of unique categories recognizing the participation of different elements of Long Island’s Catholic education community. The Catholic high schools compete for St. Sebastian’s Cup for the lowest combined time of their first five finishers. St. Anthony’s High School won that convincingly, taking the top four finishing spots and putting up a combined time of 1:24:04. Chaminade, who showed their support with 32 runners participating, was second with a combined time of 1:29:06 and St. John the Baptist High School finished third with a combined time of 1:31:25. The woman’s combined title was won by the girls from Sacred Heart Academy with a combined time of 1:57:26. The girls from Kellenberg Memorial High School finished second with a time of 2:04:55. Fastest Catholic educators
were Brian Colomban of St. Joseph’s School with a time of 20:59 and fastest female educator Allison Haun of Sacred Heart Academy with a time of 21:42. Fastest Clergy was won again by Fr. Joseph Scolaro, Pastor of Notre Dame Parish in New Hyde Park. Because the event raises funds that support Catholic Elementary Schools, the level of participation from our school communities is very high. The St. Joseph Cup is awarded to the Catholic Elementary School, other than the host school, St. Joseph’s, with the greatest level of participation. That award was won for the second year in a row by St. Aidan School in Williston Park who narrowly edged out Our Lady of Peace School in Lynbrook for that honor. The race, a fund-raising event, generated nearly $25,000 for the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation, which uses the money to support Catholic elementary schools and students. For more information, visit the website at www. tomorrowshope foundation.org.
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Looking for a college with outstanding academics, affordable tuition, and an incredible campus atmosphere that’s close to home but not too close to home? Look no further than
West Chester University!
West Chester University is a leading public university that excels in teacher education, business, health, natural and social sciences, music and the arts. Founded in 1871, WCU is home to just over 17,000 students and offers more than 180 undergraduate and graduate programs. West Chester University has opportunities everywhere you turn, and as the fourth largest college in the Philadelphia area, the sky is the limit. If you think you’ll be a number at WCU—you’re right, you’ll be number one. That’s because faculty members, never graduate assistants, teach in every classroom every day. And thanks to the 19:1 student to faculty ratio, building meaningful relationships with your faculty members is a breeze. Looking for other ways to get involved on campus and beyond? WCU has one of the largest NCAA Division II programs in the country; more than 280 clubs and organizations; and more than 670 study abroad options. So, whether you’re an athlete or a super fan, into traveling or the marching band, WCU has something for you! Campus is always buzzing with activity including more than 200 events each year. West Chester University is ranked and recognized as both a top regional university and a top public school in the north, a top school for veterans, a top 100 best buy, among the best online MBA programs in the nation, and one of the top universities for cybersecurity. And, with tuition and fees for out-of-state students starting at under $23,000—WCU is also affordable.
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SBPLI FIRST LEGO League Championship Award Winners Announced
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ongwood High School was once again home to the SchoolBusiness Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League Long Island Championship Tournament, which took place on March 3. The event challenged Long Island middle school students to demonstrate their problem-solving skills, creative thinking, teamwork, competitive play, sportsmanship and sense of community. FIRST LEGO League Team #92, the “Sea Lions,” of Seaford, took home the First Place Champion’s Award and will be attending the World Festival in Detroit on April 24-27. FIRST LEGO League Team #33410, the “Taco Brothers,” of Garden City, secured the Second Place Champion’s Award and will be attending the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, AR on May 16-19. FIRST LEGO League Team #4756, “Diamond Cube,” of Jericho, took home the Programming Award and FIRST LEGO League Team #33410, the “Techno Queens,” of Jericho, secured the Innovative Solution Award, as well as the Global Innovation Award. Both of these teams will be attending the Mountain State Invitational in West
Members of FIRST LEGO League Team #38503 “Techno Queens” of Jericho and FIRST LEGO League Team #33410 “Taco Brothers” of Garden City pose together on the competition floor with their LEGO robots at the SBPLI FIRST® LEGO® League Championship Tournament, which was held at Longwood High School on March 3. Virginia on July 12-14. After eight weeks of research and design, 200 teams competed in six Qualifiers for an opportunity to be one of 39 teams to participate in the Championship Tournament. This season’s challenge was INTO ORBITSM, and teams chose and solved a real-world problem faced by humans during long-duration
space exploration within our sun’s solar system. They also built, tested and programmed an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology to solve a set of missions in the Robot Game. Throughout their experience, the teams operated under the FIRST signature set of core values, celebrating discovery, teamwork and gracious professionalism.
The FIRST LEGO League competition is judged in three areas: project presentation; overall robot performance, design and programming; and teamwork, with a consideration of the FIRST LEGO League Core Values. The highest honor went to the team that best succeeds in these areas and exemplifies the spirit and values of the program.
Is Your Glass Half Empty Or Half Full? BY JACK MANDEL
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You’ve heard the expression, but have you ever applied it to yourself...or a situation you have been in? Think about it. How old are you, 18, 20, 22? I can only assume you are a student attending a tristate area institution of higher learning. Wherever you go, that alone is a cause to celebrate that your glass is “half-full.” Why? Because whatever major you have chosen for yourself indicates to family and friends that you have a set path to achieve certain goals for yourself. Whether you attend John Jay College to enter police enforcement or Nassau Community College to become a nurse, you are on the way. Think of your acquaintances from high school who were
unfocused and/or confused. Although it is perfectly normal to have such feelings as you enter adulthood, you still owe it to yourself (as the U.S. Army says) to “Be All That You Can Be.” Those of your friends who may have dropped out
of high school before graduating, or who got caught up in alcohol or drug use are being “Far Less Than They Should Be.” Another reason to smile in life and know your cup is “half-filled” is obvious to your professors. You see, teaching for many years (in my case, 40) provides an individual with life, business and personal experiences. Some are, of course, successful, but others can be deemed a miserable failure. But what you have going in your young lives is the gift of time. You can make a mistake, register for a wrong course, take a boring or mean-spirited professor in error, choose the wrong major, make the wrong career choice or fail in a business venture. But who cares? You have time to come back. Trust me on this one.
As I see it, so many young people today lack the patience to wait. You want the latest high-tech gizmo yesterday. You strive to drive a BMW or Lexus today. You maxout credit cards to buy clothes and “bling” to look good, but at what expense? Instant gratification does not and will not ever make your cup “half-full.” Believe me. I am not just blowing smoke in your direction. Life isn’t smoke and mirrors, it’s the real thing. Take the ride, enjoy the journey, and laugh all along the way. I do. Since 1978, Professor Jack K. Mandel has taught marketing at Nassau Community College in Garden City. He is the recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Teacher Award conferred by NYS Association of Two-Year Colleges.
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3 through 12 with specific learning differences, such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disorders, and executive functioning difficulties (i.e. ADHD). Its unique model of education for the individual provides intense skill remediation while encouraging students to build independence, resilience, responsibility, self-awareness, and self-advocacy. Key to the development of each student is the focus on assessment-based
remediation, the daily one-to-one Focus Program, a skill-based curriculum, small homogenous class groupings, an expert faculty, an emphasis on social-emotional development, and a supportive community.
The opening of Winston Prep Long Island marked the logical next step for an organization that has experienced consistent growth over the years. WPS now reaches eight times the number of lives it did just two decades ago and continues to replicate its model in order to meaningfully impact the field.
Winston Prep Long Island is currently accepting applications. For more information, or to sign up for an open house, contact Karen Preston, WPSLI Admissions Director at liadmissions@winstonprep.edu, or visit www.winstonprep.edu. The Winston Preparatory School does not discriminate against applicants and students on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin. The WPSLI campus is not associated with the Half Hollow Central School District.
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hree Long Island teams are advancing to the FIRST® Tech Challenge World Championship in Detroit, MI, after competing in a series of local tournaments, including the Long Island Championship that was held at Syosset High School on Saturday, March 9. Presented by SchoolBusiness Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI), the SBPLI Long Island Championship featured 24 teams vying for the opportunity to compete for a chance to advance to the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship in Detroit on April 24-27. The three FIRST Tech Challenge teams that received a spot at the World Championship were Team #10738 “Stony Brook Bears” from Stony Brook School; Team #6438 “Syndicate” from Syosset High School; and Team #11517 “Digital Darlings” from Girl Scouts of Nassau County in Garden City. In addition to being recognized for advancing, each of the teams also received numerous awards that were presented during a ceremony following the FIRST Tech Challenge event, which are outlined below. Additionally, three students were named FIRST Tech Challenge Dean’s List Finalists during the awards ceremony: Cameron Best of Team #13847 “At Least It Didn’t Explode” from Harborfields High School in Greenlawn; Andreas Kaímís of Team #12387 “Dagas” from Half Hollow Hills High School in Huntington Station; and Gabriel Wong of Team #4017 “Robopandas” of Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park. Sponsored by the Kamen Family, the FIRST Tech Challenge Dean’s List Award celebrates outstanding student leaders who present a passion for attaining FIRST ideals and have led their teams and communities to increased awareness for the program. FIRST Dean’s List finalists and award recipients are highly recruited to some of the country’s top colleges and universities. As finalists, they will have the opportunity to become one of 10 students to receive the award, which will be presented at the World Championship in April. Victoria Mercouri of Team #7035 “Radical Robots” of the Girl Scouts of
Suffolk County in Bayport received the Compass Award. This award is given to an adult coach or mentor who has provided outstanding guidance and support for a team throughout the year and demonstrates to the team what it means to be a Gracious Professional. Throughout the season, the teams, comprised of students age 12 to 18, used their problem-solving skills, creative thinking and sportsmanship to build and program robots for FIRST Rover Ruckussm (presented by Qualcomm), during which two alliances of three teams attempted to score as many points as possible by having the team’s robot descend from the Lander, collect Minerals from the Crater, sort and score Minerals into the Cargo Hold of the Lander, perform autonomous tasks and navigate to specific parts of the Playing Field. —Anton Media Group
Members of Team #11517 “Digital Darlings” of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County in Garden City program their robot during one of the playoff matches at the FIRST Tech Challenge Long Island Championship at Syosset High School on March 9. “Digital Darlings” was one of three teams that were chosen to advance to next month’s FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship in Detroit, MI.
Eight New York Universities Among Best Online MBA Programs A new study shows eight New York universities made the list of the best online MBA programs in 2019. SUNY—Oswego was ranked No. 39, Marist College was ranked No. 61, Clarkson University was ranked No. 92, Rochester Institute of Technology was ranked No. 93, Syracuse University was ranked No. 102, SUNY Polytechnic Institute was ranked No. 107, St. Bonaventure University was ranked No. 129, and Utica College was ranked No. 160. While traditional MBA
enrollment is down across the board, online MBA programs are seeing record numbers of people enroll due to lower tuition costs and the ability to study from anywhere. In fact, the U.S. News and World Report 2019 list of online MBA programs includes 301 schools, up from just 170 in 2017. BusinessStudent.com analyzed all programs and today released a study on the 202 Best Online MBA Programs in 2019. Programs without accreditations (AACSB or ACBSP) were not
included. The rankings were determined by analyzing five criteria: tuition, accreditation, acceptance rate, student support and engagement. As part of the study, more than 100 former online MBA students were surveyed and 83 percent ranked tuition price as their number one consideration when choosing a program. Based solely on tuition, BusinessStudent.com also ranked the 25 highest priced online MBA programs and the 25 most affordable programs.
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Local residents and businesspeople will find plenty of opportunities for personal and career development through Professional and Continuing Studies (PCS) at Queens College. Offerings this spring include personal development courses such as The Healing Power of Writing, You Can Draw Too!, and How to be a Meeting Rock Star. Graphic design programs can help you create a digital footprint for yourself or your business.
courses help Queens College education students become certified to teach in New York City or State.
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As an approved NYSED sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) instruction, PCS offers professional development workshops and courses for New York State educators and administrators. After successfully completing these programs, participants earn CTLE hours to satisfy professional NYSED development requirements.
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Market Yourself To Land Your Dream Job BY ROBERT SILVERMAN
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Decision-makers cite work ethic (36 percent) and soft skills (33 percent) as two of the top areas candidates are lacking. Don’t leave any question in the hiring manager’s mind about your willingness to work hard. During interviews, make eye contact, communicate effectively and demonstrate your ability to adapt to any work environment.
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Use staffing/recruiting firms to maximize your chances.
On-demand talent is needed. More workers are choosing contingent or temporary work as the economy embraces an “on-demand” workforce. In fact, it’s estimated that more than 40 percent of the U.S. workforce will be contingent by the year 2020. This can mean increased benefits for job-seekers, including broader job opportunities, flexible work schedules and greater income potential. By doing your research and taking advantage of opportunities like working with staffing firms and utilizing social media connections, you can improve your chances for a successful job search.
As the most effective method to recruit full-time and contract workers, job seekers should take advantage of staffing firms to gain access to a wide range of opportunities at no cost. Working through a staffing or recruitment firm is oftentimes the best entry point for some of the country’s most desirable employers.
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Job seekers who take note of what skills and characteristics companies are seeking could have a competitive advantage. “With companies reporting job vacancies that are threatening productivity levels, candidates have a tremendous opportunity to land their dream job,” said Jim Link, chief human resources officer, Randstad North America, one of the largest HR services and staffing companies in the U.S. So how does one market themselves to land their dream job?
methods, which include social media, in person and digital networking, as well as working with local universities and colleges.
And don’t forget the age-old tactic of making a good impression to help you with a recommendation down the line.
Robert Silverman is the editor-in-chief and cofounder of Statepoint Media.
Be A Witness
UJA’s Witness Project brings the stories of Holocaust survivors to life Come for an inspirational evening and be a witness at UJA’s Witness Project as students bring the stories of Holocaust survivors to life through a moving multimedia performance and original pieces of art on April 15. The culmination of a yearlong collaborative process between students and survivors, it will surly be a memorable evening. The arts exhibit will begin at 5:45 p.m. followed by the performance at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and teens are invited to come with their parents at
no charge. Funds raised will support services for Holocaust survivors in the community including therapeutic programs such as UJA-Fedation’s Witness Project. The event will take place at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at 720 Northern Blvd. in Greenvale. For more information, contact Dina Schuster at 516-762-5800 or email witness@ujafedny.org. —Anton Media Group
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Island Drafting and Technical Institute — The College for Careers® Island Drafting and Technical Institute (IDTI) was founded in 1957, and is staffed by faculty members who have had professional and practical experience in the engineering, architectural, CADD (Computer Aided Drafting/ Design) and computer and electronics fields. The Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and is authorized to confer two-year associate degrees by the New York State Board of Regents. The Institute’s aim is to graduate students who are well trained and technically qualified so that they may enter their chosen field or continue their education at the baccalaureate or higher level. Island Drafting and Technical Institute has over 50 years of leadership and experience in preparing Long Islanders for careers. By staying abreast of the latest developments in the industry, the Institute continues to provide the personal attention students need to succeed. IDTI began life as the brainchild of Joseph P. Di Liberto, a senior design engineer at Republic Aviation in Farmingdale. Working at Republic by day and teaching by night, he started the school, then known as Aircraft Trade School, with just eight students. “Mr. D,” as he was known, handled the admissions, administration, and teaching all himself, with help from his wife, Gloria. After several years, Di Liberto moved the school from its original home in Amityville, N.Y.,
to the location it has called home ever since — 128 Broadway in the Village of Amityville. In June 1959, the school incorporated and its name was changed to Island Drafting School. In March 1973, the name of the school was changed to its current form — Island Drafting and Technical Institute. IDTI was first accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools on January 21, 1967, being on the first list of schools ever accredited by NATTS. In February 1997, the school was authorized by the New York State Board of Regents to confer the Associate in Occupational Studies degree. Under this authorization, the Institute is approved to offer degree programs in computer aided drafting and design/mechanical and computer aided drafting and design/ architectural. In December 1997, the Institute was approved to offer degree programs in electronic and computer service technology.
president James G. Di Liberto has been a fixture at the Amityville campus since the 1970s. And, John G. Di Liberto, who joined the school in 2000, got his start at IDTI handing out leaflets back in the 1960s. In June of this year, Forbes magazine ranked IDTI number 12 on their list of the Top 30 Trade Schools in America. Despite the technological changes of the past half-century, particularly on Long Island, and as drafting tables give way to computers, and drafters move from drawing airplanes to designing buildings, IDTI has continued to provide educational and employment opportunities for its graduates through concentrated, highly structured programs of study that prepare students for careers. Island Drafting and Technical Institute — The College for Careers.®
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assau BOCES, Hofstra University Continuing Education and Hofstra Summer Camps have partnered to offer a variety of exciting, fun educational opportunities for young people in middle and high school this summer. This exciting partnership offers a wide selection of amazing learning opportunities for teens, featuring hands-on classes that provide career exploration and real life experience that can spark a youngster’s passion. Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) is proud to partner with Hofstra Continuing Education to offer the Summer Arts Academy for students in grades 6-12. The revamped program gives students the chance to explore the arts with peers who share a similar passion. Students will learn from instructors who have turned their own passions into successful careers. Programs include Fine Arts, Drama, Musical Theater, Instrumental and Vocal Music, and Special Effects. There is even a weeklong intensive program designed to help students prepare for college auditions. Campers will also take part in special Master Classes, as well as field trips to museums and shows, all adding unique cultural experiences to this exciting program that will leave budding artists inspired and thirsty for more. Visit www.longislandhighschoolforthearts.org/ summer-arts-academyfor more information and register now by calling Jessica Dease at 516-463-5373, or email ce-precollegiate@hofstra.edu.
in Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine classes— just some of the unique summer offerings at the state-of-the-art Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center in Westbury. Other classes include Aviation Academy, Construction Trade Academy, Graphic Design, Mechanical and Automotive Institute, and Computer Hardware Essentials. Certain courses are offered at Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Through Nassau BOCES Outdoor and Environmental Education program, campers become marine biologists for the summer in the Marine Explorer program. STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) enthusiasts work in teams to build an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in the Marine Exploration Technology camp. There are also hiking-based experiences, coastal explorations and an outdoor adventure challenge waiting for campers who want to be in the great outdoors this summer. These programs allow youngsters to discover the Campers perform in the Long Island High School for the unique habitats of Caumsett State Historic Park in Lloyd Harbor, where they will use high-tech tools Arts Summer Arts Academy showcase. at the newly renovated Masters Garage. Programs Designed to motivate young minds and help them are also held at the Nassau BOCES Brookville to gain experience in a desired career path, Summer Environmental Education Center, where there is an Tech at Barry Tech, now a longtime partnership with outdoor classroom and challenge course elements Hofstra Summer Camps, offers programs for students including a 35-foot-high climbing wall. For more information, visit www.hofstra.edu/ entering grades 6-11. academics/ce/boces or call 516-463-7200. Students can cook up tasty treats in our Culinary —Submitted by Nassau BOCES Arts Academy or feed treats to a four-legged friend
Huntington Learning Center Serves Students With ADHD For more than 40 years, parents have trusted Huntington as the tutoring and test prep leader. But Huntington also helps students with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) increase their skills, focus, confidence and motivation. Helping students with ADHD do their best in school as students with ADHD tend to struggle with a range of academic problems, such as staying focused, weak executive functioning, a lack of motivation, high test anxiety and low confidence. Huntington’s customized instructional strategies help students improve and manage these challenges. How? By teaching academic skills that may have been missed during school instruction, study strategies to aid with executive functioning challenges, and organization, note-taking, studying and test-taking skills that are essential for school success. The Huntington ADHD program is growth-centered and carefully tailored for each student. Huntington teachers receive specialized training to work with ADHD students, learning research-based strategies and methods. Also, Huntington partners not just with parents, but also teachers, psychologists and pediatricians (as requested) to ensure each student’s needs are addressed. Huntington has more than four decades of proven results to guide our instructional approach when working with students of all ages and
abilities. Our goal is to help students succeed, and we do that in a methodical, individualized way. The result: happier, more confident students! To learn more about the ADHD programs and
other instructional programs, visit www.huntingtonhelps.com or call 1-800-CAN-LEARN. —Submitted by Huntington Learning Center
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abak D. Beheshti, PhD, has been appointed dean of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Junius Gonzales, MD, MBA. Beheshti, a resident of Bethpage, will be responsible for program development, strategic planning, student success, faculty development, research and scholarship, and administrative oversight of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences’ 14 undergraduate and graduate programs and two undergraduate minors. He also will help to further engage the college’s alumni network, which represents professionals in the fields of computer science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and energy management, among others. Beheshti has been interim dean of the college for the past 11 months, a member of the faculty since 1986, a past president of NYIT’s Academic Senate for multiple terms, and a contributor to numerous institutional initiatives during his tenure. “A longstanding and respected member of the faculty, Babak has successfully led the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences as interim
Engineering and Computing Sciences are uniquely positioned to provide graduates with the innovative and cross-disciplinary education demanded by today’s employers,” said Beheshti. “We will continue to strive for academic excellence and prepare our students to flourish in today’s technology-infused global economy.” Beheshti has taught courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, ranging from computer science and telecommunications network management, to electrical and computer engineering and technology. He also has extensive research and development experience in the embedded systems and wireless technology industries. He received his PhD in electrical engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He is the recipient of multiple awards from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics dean for nearly a year now,” said Gonzales. “After Engineers (IEEE), including the organization’s conversations with many, especially the College Member and Geographic Activities Leadership of Engineering and Computing Sciences departAward, Millennium Medal, Long Island Section ment chairs and leadership, it is clear that having Athanasios Papoulis Outstanding Educator Babak continue to lead the college is the best path Award, and three Region 1 Awards. forward.” “As a polytechnic, NYIT and its College of —Submitted by NYIT
Four Hacks To Increase Productivity BY REBECCA COWLEY
With appointments and meetings to remember, tasks to complete and jobs to finish, life can get crazy in the business world. That’s why busy professionals need to stay on top of their game with simple tricks to help take care of work and life, day in and day out. Luckily, solutions exist so that your schedule won’t drag you down. To help limit the stress and anxiety of everyday business life, here are a few “hacks” for you and your busy colleagues.
life by turning your handwritten notes into digital files, helping you to keep track of appointments, ideas and anything else that pops into your brain. “Paper notebooks still play an essential role at the beginning of the idea process,” said Mike Gay, senior vice president for Wacom’s Consumer Business Unit. “They are often the last analog step within an otherwise fully digital lifestyle. So our goal was simple: Add the benefits of digital technology to the paper notebook and create an intuitive tool to help make ideas, no matter where and how they start.”
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With so much technology available at your fingertips today, make sure you’re taking advantage of the technological tools at your disposal. These tools seamlessly bridge the gap between paper and digital
Without getting good sleep and recharging your brain, it’s impossible to stay on top of everything going on around you. It may be challenging to carve out time dedicated to resting, but it can pay
off in the long run by planning to cut yourself some slack and get out of the office. Make sure to get away from your cell phone, computer and other devices well before crawling into bed; that way, your brain isn’t still charging ahead when you’re trying to shut down.
Keep a Calendar One of the simplest ways to organize your life is to write down your schedule—even the simplest, most mundane appointments. Being able to take a quick peek at your calendar to see what you have to do in the coming hours, days and weeks can help take pressure off trying to memorize everything. Whether you’re using a physical calendar or typing appointments and reminders into an app on your phone or computer, it’s an easy way to stay on track.
Keep a Clean Desk Although it’ll take a few extra minutes each day, cleaning your workspace can help take away stress. With a messy desk, you might feel cluttered, disorganized and overwhelmed, so toss your trash and unnecessary papers. Cleaning can also be a good way to wind down when it’s almost time to clock out for the day. By clearing your mind and wiping down your space instead of stressing over the final few minutes of work, you’re helping yourself in more ways than one. Life can get hectic and it’s not always easy to slow things down. Instead of letting time—or a lack thereof—wear you down, use the resources around you to help take on the day, every day. —Rebecca Cowley writes for Family Features
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You’re full of potential and eager to get ahead, but one thing’s missing—your college degree. Whether you took a break after high school or you stopped out of college with less than 60 credits, earning your Associates Degree now through the NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies can change your life! From the first day you step into our classrooms, you’ll develop applicable work-related skills, while building your confidence and benefiting from a wealth of university and career development resources. New affordable tuition makes a world-class NYU education attainable.
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College Admissions: Loopholes, Values And Alternatives High GPAs and completing high school electives aren’t enough anymore to get into college. The college cheating scandal in the news right now is still a hot button topic, with celebrities in the limelight. Although it is not a new tactic by any means, buying entry into college is still barring to those who work hard to earn a spot into their dream school. Jennifer Openshaw, CEO of Girls With Impact, author and national financial expert discusses education and her role of serving high school girls, parents and teens across the country.
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There are too many holes in our system— it’s no surprise but it speaks to the need to close those loopholes. It’s just another example of the growing wealth divide and this kind of scandal keeps those less fortunate at the bottom, making it tougher to climb out. Paying for college has gotten far more difficult in the last 10 years and middle and low-income students would benefit from insights that only the wealthy are privileged or smart enough to secure.
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You worked as a maid in a motel and struggled to get through college. How did you do it?
I attended three undergraduate universities because of a lack of funding; I came from a single household where my mom was a waitress and I cared for my two younger brothers at age 7. When I was 14, I took a job as a maid in a motel to climb my way into college, ultimately at UCLA and I got in as a transfer student at a time when UCLA was looking for transfers.
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As a national money expert (Oprah, PBS show), what advice do you have for middle and low-income families?
Don’t let the scandal take you off-track. It’s also a good idea to consider transferring— you’ll save thousands—and talk to your target school first, in advance. It’s smart to build relationships with the key department chair. Live with a relative—as I did—and that $100/month saved my financial life and career. I also advise getting a hands-on, real-world experience because it can help you land a powerful internship or job.
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What’s the impact on underserved girls?
Lost slots for sure, which means a slot may not go to a hard-working deserving student. Diversity in colleges might get warped since the rich are generally white and those looking to climb out of poverty are kept down once again. The situation also hurts the confidence in others that hard work pays off.
What can non-wealthy families do to get their kid into college that doesn’t cost $400K? Given the future of work parents need to ask, “What are you teaching your kid about values and hard work?” Employers today are looking for soft skills—ability to collaborate, write, speak, connect the dots— and 60
percent of new hires don’t have those skills, which is a huge issue. More than half of Girls With Impact girls are on scholarships because they are hungry to succeed, to get a leg-up, to prove themselves and to be a leader.
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What are new, alternative tracks to getting into college? You say business/entrepreneurship? A focus on business with real experience is setting our young women apart. Several women this year have received full college scholarship rides of $200K and more and a new study shows that college women outperform men in entrepreneurship.
What is the lesson learned?
You can’t get away with lies. Eventually, it will all come back and the sad part is, these parents are in on it and are not instilling the kind of values and work ethic in their children that is needed to succeed. Jennifer Openshaw is the CEO of Girls With Impact, a live, online “mini-MBA” academy for high school teen girls. She was the CEO and founder of Women’s Financial Network in Silicon Valley and has held top roles with Mercer’s When Women Thrive research platform and the Financial Women’s Association. The author of three books including What’s Your Net Worth? turned into a Public Television show, she speaks regularly on financial and leadership issues. —Submitted by Girls With Impact
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4. Do make sure your child applies to safety schools. Every student needs to apply to safety schools, no matter how accomplished. There’s simply too much chance involved in the process to risk it. That means schools with at least more than a 50% acceptance rate, by the way.
Forbes 30 Under 30 Christopher Rim’s Top 10 Tips for Parents of Current Eleventh Graders It’s never too early to start thinking about how to succeed in the college application process, but if your child is already heading into senior year, there are specific things to consider. Christopher Rim, CEO of Command Education, has recently been featured in The Wall Street Journal and on CNBC for his college admissions expertise. Here are his top ten tips for parents of children who will be applying to college this year. 1. Don’t think going on college tours will increase your child’s admissions chances College tours are an excellent way to motivate high schoolers and help them narrow their college lists, but almost no school factors them into admissions decisions. Don’t waste time trying to impress tour guides or the professors of classes you sit in
on — they do not communicate with the admissions officers. 2. Don’t assume your child will get into their early decision school Every year, on December 15th when early application decisions get released, I get calls from panicked parents who were banking on their child getting in early decision and haven’t started on any other applications. Make sure your child has at least rough drafts of the supplemental essays for their regular decision schools. 3. Don’t think of your child’s recommendation letters as an opportunity for you to leverage your networking connections. Many parents overvalue status and reputation when helping their child choose a recommender. In reality, a letter from
5. Don’t let your child apply undecided — major choice is not binding Major choice is a surprisingly important part of a student’s application, and should almost never be left as ‘undecided.’ Choose something that makes sense given the student’s extracurriculars and strong subjects, and know that there’s absolutely no obligation to pursue that major. 6. Do make sure your child writes all “optional” supplement essays and submit “optional” test scores As a general rule, ‘optional’ supplemental prompt essays are required for the application to be considered seriously, and although most schools only require two SATII subject tests, sending three is better. 7. Don’t fill out the “additional info” sections or submit portfolios unless necessary
Some ‘optional’ areas are actually optional. For example, don’t submit an art portfolio if you’re not applying as an art major. Many schools have an “is there anything else we should know?” essay for students with extenuating circumstances which most students should leave blank. 8. Don’t assume that public schools are cheaper Unless you’re a 1-percenter, you probably qualify for some level of need-based aid, and private schools with high “sticker prices” often offer the most generous need-based aid packages. 9. Do check which schools accept December SAT scores If your child is taking the SAT or SAT subject tests in December, make sure to check each college’s website to see if they consider SAT scores from the December test date — and if they do, if they require rush delivery. 10. Do make sure your child finishes the main college essay during the summer. Senior fall is an extremely busy time for students, and the main college essay seems almost designed to encourage procrastination. That’s why we designed the College Application Booster™ camp — so students can get their college essay over within a single week during the summer (and often, their supplement essays as well!) and go into senior year with at least one less thing to worry about.
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