Children and Youth

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• After-School Program for At-Risk Children
  The special education program operates an after-school program for at-risk children as a practicum site for master students at Eagle Point Elementary School. 
  
• CMOST Nano Camp
  In partnership with the Children's Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST), CNSE presents a nanotechnology summer camp geared toward 11-14 year olds.
• Center for Achievement, Retention and Student Success (CARSS)
  Strengthens the U.S. workforce by addressing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics workforce shortfalls
• Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
  CARD is a university-affiliated resource center that brings research and practice together in community settings.
• Center for Human Services Research
  Through its research, the Center seeks to strengthen university and community partnerships by conducting research in community-based settings.
• Center for Social and Demographic Analysis
  Provides a strong research infrastructure for scholarship in the social sciences with an emphasis on interdisciplinary population research.
• College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering's K-12 Educational Outreach
  CNSE is firmly committed to raising awareness of the benefits of nanotechnology through a wide array of innovative programs, events and activities.
• Engineering Explorations Program
  CNSE is an active participant in the Albany High School Engineering Explorations program, serving as a host for student laboratory rotations in the form of internships.
• Family Support and Youth Development
  The School of Social Welfare promotes school and community service innovations, consultation, grant writing and demonstration projects.
• Girls, Inc. Mentoring Partnership
  A mentoring program for girls participating in the local Girls Inc. program - conducted by female graduate students and faculty .
• Institute of Nanoscale Technology and Youth (INTY)
  A partnership between CNSE and the Center for Urban Youth and Technology, the program is aimed at engaging young people in the pioneering field of nanotechnology.
• Liberty Partnership Rising Stars Program
  The Liberty Partnerships Program is a middle & high school intervention program for students at risk of leaving school.
• Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne
  The Mohawk Nation Community of Akwesasne is concerned about possible effects of PCBs in their waterways. 
  
• NanoCareer Day
  CNSE’s NanoCareer Day is a daylong event at CNSE for students from throughout the region meant to address the national need to stimulate an interest in math and science.
• NanoHigh
  NanoHigh was designed by CNSE and the City School District of Albany to increase students' knowledge of nanotechnology and the career opportunities it offers.
• Nanotechnology Explorations for Science, Training and Education Promotion (NEXSTEP)
  NEXSTEP, spearheaded by CNSE's NanoEconomics Constellation in partnership with Key Bank and the Key Foundation, is designed to attract high-tech growth to NYS.
• New York State Social Work Education Consortium
  The consortium is a formal partnership to facilitate professional practice in child welfare to improve results for children and families.
• New York State Summer Young Writers Institute
  A week-long writing workshop for NYS high school students held at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs in July
  
• Office of Undergraduate Admissions
  Implements a robust recruitment strategy to enroll a diverse body of students at UAlbany, including the development of community relationships.
• Performances for High School Student Groups
  Each season, the Performing Arts Center hosts professional touring artists who perform weekday matinees for high school student groups.
• Rochester Youth Development Study
  One of the most ambitious, long-standing and important studies of delinquency and childhood antisocial behavior ever conducted.
• School of Social Welfare Faculty Outreach
  School of Social Welfare faculty members contribute their expertise to a wide range of national and local organizations.
• Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP)
  STEP prepares historically underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged K-12 students to acquire the aptitude and skills necessary to pursue post-secondary degrees.
• Service Outcomes Action Research (SOAR)
  Developing practitioner-generated information for evidence based practice with youth in Residential Treatment Facilities and their families.
• Smart Scholars Early College High School Program
  The Smart Scholars Early College High School Program was developed to increase high school graduation rates and college completion rates for disadvantaged students.
• Summer School Program
  Special Education graduate students, in cooperation with local schools, provide summer school instruction for children in need of additional instructional support. 
  
• The Young Entrepreneurs Academy - YEA!
  In the Young Entrepreneurs Academy middle and high school students set up a real business or social movement under the guidance of School of Business professionals.
• University in the High School (UHS)
  High school teachers become adjunct faculty at UAlbany and give courses in their high schools for UAlbany college credit. 
• Visiting Writers Series
  Free and public presentations by 40-50 world renowned and emerging writers each year
  
• WAMC Science Forum Radio Show
  This program gives 5th and 6th graders the opportunity to ask a panel of scientists questions to encourage scientific literacy.