07/06/2015
The Induction Ceremonies were moderated by: Ms. Maura Moynihan, Daughter of U.S. Ambassador to India and U.S. Senator, Patrick MoynihanWe Introduced A Short film: Featuring: A Short Film of a 3D Animation Movie: “Eco-responsibility & Climate Change” Directed & Produced by Dr. Sat Bhattacharya:Introducing a '3D-Animation-Short Film' - Addressing the change of our environment & probable solutions through a period of 10,000 years of Human History across all the major Continents & Civilizations. The Concept is being approached from an Entertainment point of view – with the intention of also educating while creating awareness.A 3D Animation Film addressing Climate Change & Civilizations Dear Excellencies, Colleagues, and Friends, We are doing this unique film that needs support and promotion. I request all to help contribute in our efforts. You may also visit our website at: http://climatechange.harlemchildrensociety.orgWelcome by Dr. Sat Bhattacharya, Ph.D., M.D. M.S., M.Sc., FRMSFounder, President & CEO of Harlem Children Society, President of Rockefeller University Chapter of Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society,Cancer Research Scientist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFounder, President & CEO of Association of Science & Society~Honored Guests Included: * Nobel Laureate Dr. Martin Karplus, winner of the 2013 Nobel Prize in ChemistryTheodore William Richards Professor of Chemistry, emeritus at Harvard University. He is also Director of the Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory, a joint laboratory between the French National Center for Scientific Research and the University of Strasbourg, France. Dr. Karplus received the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, together with Dr. Michael Levitt and Dr. Arieh Warshel for "the development of Multiscale models for complex chemical systems".* Hon. New York State Senator, Liz Krueger, New York 28th District First elected to the New York State Senate in 2002, Senator Liz Krueger is currently the Ranking Member of Senate Finance Committee. She is also a member of five other committees: Elections; Higher Education; Housing, Construction and Community Development; Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities; and Rules. Presentation of HCS Presidential Awards . . .* Parents of the Year: * Ms. Maria Brito, Grandmother of Christian Garcia, HCS Class of 2006 * Ms. Rosa Maria Garcia, Mother of Christian Garcia, HCS Class of 2006* Teacher of the Year: * Mr. Barrington A. Harvey Sr., James Madison High School, Brooklyn, NY.* Mentor of the Year: * Prof. Tom Brennan, Bronx Community College. Bronx, NY * Community Member of the Year: * Senator Liz Krueger, New York State Senator * Dr. Martin Karplus. 2013 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry* Student Alumni of the Year Award: * Mr. Christian Garcia, B.E. (Florida State Univ. & SUNY Stony Brook, 2014), HCS Class of 2006, Presently working with the MTA as Reliability & Maintenance Engineer ~Founded in June, of 2000 by Dr. Sat Bhattacharya, Harlem Children Society (HCS; www.hcs2k.org) is dedicated to promoting & evolving an innovative, high-end, one-on-one, hands-on scientific research programs in bio/medicine, engineering, technology, & allied fields. HCS tracks and performs a longitudinal study of all its participants. One hundred percent of the students who have gone through HCS programs have either graduated from University/ College, or are still at various stages of study in the campuses nationwide. Over 80% of the students have maintained a relationship with the sciences. We therefore firmly believe that HCS has not only been a leveler in the playing field for needy students, but also of their families and communities that HCS serves, making them an Asset for their families, Community, New York and Country as a whole.Over, fifteen years, We have experimented with the idea of using and adapting "Skills-based Training & Education" as a tool - primarily in Science & Technology & Allied Sciences, evolving a hands-on, research- & inquisitive- based approach to this process - whereby the disenfranchised, under-resourced & under-served communities implement change in their local economies. This process takes place at the high school (and middle school levels) – and continuing through University - involving their communities. We follow our students and keep them engaged in the process though their university life & career. This process of engagement has over fifteen years - begun to show some positive outcomes - at not only increasing the intellectual & inquisitive capacity in our younger friends, but has had a direct impact on alleviating poverty and destitution - by leveraging their skills, and creating a cadre of enlightened souls - whose objective is not just to serve themselves, but also contribute to their immediate environment, even in their early stages of growth. We have modified this approach in rural areas & other far-away areas across the country & globe - innovating, developing & adapting such programs to suit local needs of populations - be it the distant Native lands of the Hopi Indians in Arizona, deserts of Ethiopia, the jungles in Kenya, the Marsh-lands in the Sunderbans, and many others.Now in its 15th year, since the program was founded the program in Dr. Sat Bhattacharya’s laboratory at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with just three students from two high schools (who since are at Engineering, MD/PhD, and other professional programs) doing research in my laboratory, the highly regarded national and globally recognized program, has expanded this year involving over 1500 mentors, 200 partner institutions, and over 400 students from 200 schools. Among other developmental activities and training, the students perform one-on-one hands-on science research in myriad of fields in science, technology, math & engineering with accomplished mentors in leading universities, hospitals, and research centers like Cornell. Columbia, MSKCC, CUNY, SUNY, NASA, and others. In a time when people are losing interest in science, engineering, and technology careers, the HCS hopes to revitalize these fields with some of our most gifted youth from such communities. Over 3,000 students have gone through our programs and we have been following all our students since inception. One hundred percent of our students have continued their higher education at leading institutions of higher learning - with 80% still taking sciences and over 20% in Ivy League institutions.~Harlem Children Society Missionwww.harlemchildrensociety.org* Develop innovative curricula to be used in under- resourced school districts in low-income Communities* Build a corps of researchers and other Science and medical practitioners to serve as positive Role models and mentors* Provide training and insight for mentors and learners so that long term changes will be Effected in schools* Promote other activities related to scientific education for the enhancement of the Community at large For Information Contact: Dr. Sat Bhattacharya, Founder, President & CEO, Harlem Children Society Tel: (646) 643-8563; (646) 633-4645/4655 Email: [email protected]; URL: www.harlemchildrensociety.orgSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Societywww.sigmaxi.orgThe 150 year old Rockefeller University Chapter of Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society comprises of over 200 Nobel Laureates and over 65, 000 scientists, engineers and doctors.Dr. Sat Bhattacharya serves as the President of the Rockefeller University Chapter of the Sigma Xi Scientific Research SocietyAssociation of Science & Societywww.AScienceSociety.orgAssociation of Science & Society (AS&S) founded by Dr. Bhattacharya was Dedicated and Inaugurated on 24 March 2011 in Kolkata, India. The Goal of AS&S is to Promote and advance Science & Technology and creating a Universal Awareness of Tolerance and Peace. It seeks to promote Awareness in the sciences and technology especially in the under-reserved and under-resourced communities of the world and to promote Tolerance of all Faiths and striving for Universal Peace and Human-hood. Promotion of education, of constant progress, and a heart and mind that never ages – is a major focus – seeking to bridge the realizations from the Past, Present, and Future. The organizational Centerpiece features a unique collaboration between Schools, Educators, Government Organizations, Industry Professionals, University Faculty, Community Leaders, Investors, and Guardian Angles. The organization’s quintessential formula is encouraging free exchange of ideas and evolving strategies for growth of societies and care for our environment.HCS likes to thank all including the following who make our dream possible:* Our Supporters and Funders * Volunteers * Collaborators* Teachers and Principals and other Educators * Members of our community* Mentors – without whom all this would just remain a dream – thank you!* Student Families and friends AND * New York University (NYU)~ Closing Remarks by Ms. Maura Moynihan and Dr. Sat Bhattacharya ~* asante * gracias* merci * dhanyabad * obrigado* spasibo * شكرت أنت * σας ευχαριστούμε * dank schön * xie xie * Kora doshi * grazie * ck tesekkür ederim * amesegënallô * yaqhanyelay * thank you* el-hamdullah * Is kwakwhá * toda raba * is askwali* kwakwhay * ashi oleng * néá'êshemeno * hahóo * askwali * ありがとう* 謝謝 *tika hoki * ka pai * shukram * anugurihiitosumi *
