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PWISTA is an organization and network developed in cooperation with the school districts of Putnam-Westchester County and local Teacher Centers. It is designed to increase scientific knowledge and enhance classroom instruction by exposing science teachers and their students to modern scientific technologies used in industrial laboratories. PWISTA is also a NYC vendor with vendor # MAR019000 01. The Goals of PWISTA are to:
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Facilitate the distribution of donated equipment from industry and business to school laboratories. |
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Provide assistance to science teachers in the use of newly obtained technology equipment. |
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Establish linkages between science teachers and scientists working in industry. |
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Organize science workshops, conferences and summer institutes for teachers. |
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Promote school-to-work connections through the use of "real" equipment from the business community. |
PWISTA Partners:
Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Kraft Foods, Westchester Environmental Facilities, Seagrams, IBM and many more
Special Thanks to Consumer Reports for all their support over the years.
PWISTA in the News
White Plains Technical Center Sponsor Local Science Organization
At the end of August, as White Plains Technical Center (WTC) employees readied their building for closing, the Center donated glassware and lab equipment valued at over $100,000 to the Putnam-Westchester Industry and Science Teacher Alliance (PWISTA). PWISTA is an organization designed to increase scientific knowledge and enhance classroom instruction by exposing science teachers and their students to modern scientific technologies used in industrial laboratories.
"One of the organization's goals is to facilitate the distribution of donated equipment from industry and business to school laboratories." said Bill McDowell, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Data Management and Compliance. "This is a great program that directly provides assistance to area teachers and schools."
The WTC, located in White Plains, NY, has had a long-standing relationship with PWISTA. Over the last five years, the facility's employees provided a yearly educational tour to further the continuing education of participating science teachers.
"The only way education can survive is through partnership with industry and local companies. Diageo has been very pro-education and helped to train our members on modern laboratory techniques and equipment," said Mark Langella, Coordinator for PWISTA located in Westchester, NY.
Siemens and PWISTA Bring Science Event to Mahopac High School
Event partners industry with school to educate students about science technologies and career opportunities
Mahopac, N.Y. - The New York Metro Chapter of Siemens Women's Affinity Network (S.W.A.N.) and PWISTA (Putnam Westchester Industry and Science Teacher Alliance) staged a one-day science educational program to Mahopac High School on May 14, 2010. The event was designed to promote interest in science for women as well as to bring learning experiences to schools through partnering with companies in the industry.
Included in the activities was a tour of an 80-foot long Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics truck where students gain an understanding of the many clinical laboratory products Siemens develops that have a direct impact on patient diagnosis and treatment. Students also viewed a presentation on the steps involved in bringing a product to market and the variety of professions and educational degrees involved in that process. Over 550 students participated in the scheduled activities.
"This is a pilot program we are introducing where we bring an educational field trip to schools to enhance classroom instruction," said Mark Langella, Advanced Placement Chemistry Instructor. "We feel this is an innovative approach to learning and Siemens is an ideal organization to partner with as an innovative leader in the healthcare industry."
"We are pleased to be involved in this exciting event to help promote awareness and interest in science among women and students in general," said Nancy McLean, a member of S.W.A.N. and Director of Product Health for Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. "We hope that the teachers and students of Mahopac High gain a better understanding of laboratory diagnostics and the important role healthcare professionals play in patient health.
"The Mahopac High School video class followed a group of students through the three stations. Please click on the link that follows to take a virtual tour with some of our students.
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