Expert Encounters

Discover Your Future: Learn from STEM Professionals!

In partnership with the RCS Community Library, our Expert Encounters program offers a unique opportunity for students and adults to connect directly with professionals working in diverse STEM fields. This bimonthly series is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, showcasing the exciting types of careers available in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Gain Insights, Spark Inspiration

Attending an Expert Encounter offers invaluable benefits:

Real-World Application: See how STEM concepts are applied in everyday jobs and groundbreaking industries.
Career Exploration: Discover a wide range of career paths you might not have considered.
Inspiration: Hear personal stories and advice from professionals who are passionate about their work.
Networking (for older students/adults): A chance to connect with experts in your field of interest.
Community Connection: Engage with your community and foster a shared love for learning.

Expert Encounters Contact Form

Next Expert Encounter

September 21st, 6:30pm

at RCS Community Library

Explore the connection between biodiversity, design and sustainability. Learn how studying nature can inspire innovative solutions for climate change and transform the way we design the places where we live and work.

Meet Brandy Americk, Senior Project Manager at NYS Office of General Services, Design & Construction. She has a Bachelors of Engineering in Civil Engineering and Masters of Science in Construction Management from Stevens Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Biomimicry from Arizona State University. Brandy has over a decade of experience working in the built environment. She started her career in general contracting managing railroad track and heavy civil projects until she pivoted her career towards implementing sustainability and resiliency into design and construction projects. Her goal is to design and implement projects, processes, and systems that mitigate climate change, adapt to changing environments, and meet the needs of the users. Brandy believes that changing the lens in which we view the built environment is the only way we will be able to create a more sustainable and resilient world.

Previous Expert Encounters

Field Trip to SUNY Albany Esports Arena

Denver Bane, Renewable Energy,

Nova Clean Energy

Jeff Middendorf, Pharmacist,

Kelly's Pharmacy

Karthik Bala, Game Designer,

Velan Studios

Victoria Carl, Automotive Professional

Carls Advanced Automotive & Truck Repair Center

Field Trip to SUNY Albany's Atmospheric & Environmental Facilities

Travis Bowman, Anthropologist,

NY State Bureau of Historic Sites

Melissa Toni, Biologist,

Federal Highway Administration

Andrew Kozlowski, Geologist,

NYS Museum

Sitaram Arkalgud, Materials Engineer,

TOKYO Electron Limited

Andrew Wilsey, Electrical Engineer,

Quantum Engineering

Share Your Passion: Inspire the Next Generation

Are you a professional in a STEM field with a story to tell? We are always looking for passionate individuals to share their career journey, experiences, and insights with our eager students and community members. Your expertise can ignite a spark in a young mind and help shape their future!

Interested in sharing your career and inspiring others? Please contact us to learn more about becoming an Expert Encounter speaker!

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