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Students launch an air-powered rocket at Space Night.

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School kid scientists propose experiments for International Space Station

by : Merry Buckley , Cornell Chronicle

The opportunity to send a science experiment into orbit drew dozens of children and their families to Space Night at Case Middle School in Watertown, New York, Nov. 9. Student teams from after-school programs in Jefferson County, many of whom worked with scientist advisers at Cornell, presented their proposals for experiments that could be delivered to the International Space Station next summer.

Students from Loughlin Memorial High School in New York City sample water from the Hudson River to help identify invasive species for the FishTracker program.

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From fish DNA to Mars: STEM programs inspire kids across NYS

by : Merry Buckley , Cornell Chronicle

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs Cornell carries out all over New York state are helping children get a leg up in a wide variety of fields. From space exploration to computer coding workshops to molecular biology lessons in the field, these programs enhance the educational experience and open up new career possibilities for thousands of students ranging from preschool age up through high school.