Grades 9-12: STEM Careers in Fuel Cells & Power Storage

Wednesday, May 7 @ 1:00

Exploring Careers in Fuel Cells and Power Storage

Join with Thomas G. Howell, an aeronautical engineer from UES, Inc. as he discusses his educational background, the path he took to get to where he is now, and his real-life engineering experiences. He will describe his work with fuel cells and fuel reforming to show how it can benefit the government and citizens as a whole. This will include an overview of why fuel cells are used and how they are used in the military. Students from participating middle schools and high schools will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues relative to power storage. Click here for the registration form.

Registration Details

Each session begins at 1:00 and ends at 1:50.

Cost for each participating school is $50 per session.

Schools may participate with IP or ATM videoconferencing equipment.

Questions? Contact Bob Stricker (bob@soita.org)

Grades 9-12: Careers in Sports Photography

Thursday, May 1 @ 1:00

Exploring Careers in Sports Photography
Wonder what it's like behind the camera at a sporting event? Meet a freelance photojournalist as he shares his experiences covering college and professional sporting events throughout the United States. He is a contract photographer for The Upper Deck Trading Card Company and also freelances regularly for Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Magazine, and more. He will share the education and training necessary to become a sports photographer as well as the potential for job growth and benefits. Students from participating middle schools and high schools will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with this photojournalist. Click here for the registration form.

Each session begins at 1:00 and ends at 1:50.

Cost for each participating school is $50 per session.

Schools may participate with IP or ATM videoconferencing equipment.

Questions? Contact Bob Stricker (bob@soita.org)

Grades 9-12: STEM Careers of Government Contractors

Wednesday, April 30 @ 1:00

Engineering Careers of Government Contractors

Engage with Doug Glass, a research & development engineer from Spectral Energetics as he discusses his educational background, the path he took to get to where he is now, and his real-life experiences in the engineering/government contracting world, and using electromagnetics on the human body for medical diagnoses. Students from participating middle schools and high schools will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues of the research & development engineer. Click here for the registration form.

Each session begins at 1:00 and ends at 1:50.

Cost for each participating school is $50 per session.

Schools may participate with IP or ATM videoconferencing equipment.

Questions? Contact Bob Stricker (bob@soita.org)

Grades: 9-12: Careers in Physical Therapy

Thursday, April 24 @ 1:00

Exploring Careers of Physical Therapists
Join with practicing physical therapists from The Atrium (formerly Middletown Regional Hospital) as they discuss the education and training required to enter the field of physical therapy and other allied health professions. They will also discuss their real-life experiences in patient care in both the hospital setting and in private practice. Students from participating middle schools and high schools will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with these professional practitioners. Click here for the registration form.

Each session begins at 1:00 and ends at 1:50.
Cost for each participating school is $50 per session.
Schools may participate with IP or ATM videoconferencing equipment.
Questions? Contact Bob Stricker (bob@soita.org).

Careers in Cosmetology (FREE to LCDLC Members)

WVIZ is hosting a "Careers in Cosmetology" program on Thursday, April 10. The program will feature representatives from The Ohio Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School.
The beauty industry consists of hairdressers, salon owners, manufacturers and distributors. This is a $72 billion domestic and $250 billion international industry. Career opportunities as a cosmetologist are unlimited. Please share the attached information with your students interested in the professional salon industry.
Schools interested in their students participating in this program should contact my office by April 3rd.

Thank you.
John R. Ramicone
Director of Distance Learning Services-WVIZ/NOTA
1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
phone: 216-916-6360 fax: 216-916-6361
email: jramicone@ideastream.org

Exploring Engineering Careers at the Air Force Research Laboratory and Beyond

Wednesday, April 16 @ 1:00

Join with Jason T. Parker, an electrical engineer from the Radar Signal Processing Branch of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to learn about exciting careers in math, science, and engineering research. You will learn how to start preparing now and in college for a career in cutting edge technology and game-changing research that helps keep our fighting men and women safe and effective around the world. The discussion will include real life experiences from young engineers at AFRL and a question/answer segment. Click here for the registration form.

Each session begins at 1:00 and ends at 1:50.

Cost for each participating school is $50 per session.

Schools may participate with IP or ATM videoconferencing equipment.

Questions? Contact Bob Stricker (bob@soita.org)

Exploring Careers of Hair Stylists

Thursday, April 10 @ 1:00

Explore the career of hair styling and discover what is involved in getting a start in the field as well as managing your own salon. Our guest will share the training necessary to gain entry into the field as well as what is required to stay up-to-date in the latest in style and fashion. Students from each participating school will be able to ask questions and discuss issues with this practicing stylist. Click here for the registration form.

Each session begins at 1:00 and ends at 1:50.

Cost for each participating school is $50 per session.

Schools may participate with IP or ATM videoconferencing equipment.
Questions? Contact Bob Stricker (bob@soita.org)

Grades 9-12: Careers in the Performing Arts

KeyBank Careers in the Performing Arts

Distance Learning Opportunity

Tuesday, Apr. 11 - 2 PM

Introduce your students to cast and crew members, including the stage manager, from The Color Purple, the musical. They will discuss their education, career paths, auditioning, touring and more. Your students will be able to ask their own questions as well. KeyBank Careers in the Performing Arts is a joint educational initiative of Playhouse Square and WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN ideastream.Transmission Modes: NOTA, State ATM and IP NetworksSchools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?n35216s117c99462t116o410 by Mar. 20. Scheduling is on a first call basis. A total of six school sites will be interactive for this session. Other schools may join in a "view only" mode.
A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools not in the NOTA member districts. Please process a purchase order to WVIZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44115 and fax a copy of the p.o. to 216-916-6361.

Engineering Careers in Defense and Security

Wednesday, April 2 @ 1:00

Join with Linda Moore, an electrical engineer from Jacobs Engineering Group Inc, who is also pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Dayton, as she discusses the education and skills required to succeed in the field of engineering. She will describe her work in radar signal and image processing as it relates to defense and security as well as provide an overview of the many applications of radar systems outside of the defense and security arenas. Students from participating middle schools and high schools will have the opportunity to ask questions of the speaker. Click here for the registration form.

Each session begins at 1:00 and ends at 1:50.

Cost for each participating school is $50 per session.

Schools may participate with IP or ATM videoconferencing equipment.
Questions? Contact Bob Stricker (bob@soita.org)

Exploring Careers of Pharmacists

Thursday, April 3 @ 1:00

Prepare to be engaged by a doctor of pharmacology who will share with you the education and training necessary to enter the world of pharmacology, as well as some of the fascinating stories and cases seen through various residencies. He will also discuss job requirements, benefits, and the different avenues available to a pharmacist. Students from participating middle schools and high schools will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with this professional. Click here for the registration form.

Each session begins at 1:00 and ends at 1:50.

Cost for each participating school is $50 per session.

Schools may participate with IP or ATM videoconferencing equipment.
Questions? Contact Bob Stricker (bob@soita.org)

Grades 7-12: Careers in Investments

TUESDAY, March 11, 2008 - "CAREERS in INVESTMENTS"- 9:00 AM ONLY Register online at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm
Series: Career Conversations
LESSON: "Careers in Investments"
Presenter: Matthew Wright
Date: TUESDAY, March 11, 2008
Target Audience: Students in grades 7 -12
Time: 9:00 AM ONLY (CENTRAL time zone)
Format: 45-minutes segmented into 30-minute presentation and 15-20 minute Q & A
Cost: $75 per site
Registration: Register online at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm
Questions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email Chandra at chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu
Careers in Investments will discuss a career choice that answers basic questions:
* Discuss investing, money management, and responsible decision making as a career choice
* Discover the concept of return on investment, or ROI
* Understand the concept of risk and return
* Find out what is a P/E (or price/ earning) ratio
* How much risk are you willing to take?
* What are the tax consequences of your investment decisions?
* How does inflation impact your investments?
* Can I make sense of the ups and downs of the American economy through the various economic indicators?
Join our presenter, Matthew Wright, Vanderbilt University Vice Chancellor for Investments for a discussion of "Careers in Investments." In his job, he is responsible for the management of approximately $4 Billion in stock, bonds, venture capital, leveraged buyout, real estate, timber, and oil and gas investments.
The investments world is fascinating and very challenging mentally. If you are very deliberate in what you do and very disciplined, you tend to be successful.
A complete lesson plan for "Careers in Investments" with national standards, objectives, pre-activities, and post activities is available on the Virtual School web site.
A 15-20 minute interactive question and answer session with students will follow the presentation.
Register online at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm
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Videotaping of Virtual School videoconferences is not allowed due to legal issues such as informed consent, jurisdiction, confidentiality, standards of practice, and supervision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Patsy Partin, M.Ed
Director, Virtual School
Vanderbilt University
2007 Terrace Place
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 322-6384