Sponsors, we thank you!
We also accept advertising in our Awards Ceremony Program. What a great way to congratulate the students and let them know about your college, business, program, or website! Take a look at the cost-effective prices on our Advertising Form.
For current and future sponsors visiting the Ying TRSEF this year, we have arranged a block of rooms at the Genesee Grande, one of the finest hotels in Central New York. We look forward to your joining members of the Ying TRSEF Committee and Board for an evening reception at the Grande following our Saturday Science Fest at OCC.
2011 Sponsors already committed
2011 Science Fair Naming Sponsor
Dr. Nelson Ying
$15,000 unrestricted matching grant
When Dr. Ying came to the fair in 2010, he was so blown away by the caliber of students, judges and volunteers, so dazzled by OCC’s lovely campus and top-notch facilities, that he DOUBLED his challenge grant! PLEASE send us your check today so he can transform every dollar you give into TWO dollars!
2011 Site Host and Academic Sponsor
Onondaga Community College
2011 Site Host for the Science Fest, donating all facilities, staffing and services to prepare for and operate two days of science and engineering celebrations and competitions
2011 Corporate Sponsors
Corning Incorporated
$2000 Chemistry Category Sponsor (The Ying TRSEF also thanks and commends Corning for its leadership in forming MST Connect – the math-science-technology partnership of schools, colleges and companies that is transforming Southern Tier STEM education.)
Dresser-Rand First Corporate Sponsor
$1500 unrestricted funding for Ying TRSEF operations (The Ying TRSEF also thanks and commends Dresser-Rand for its very powerful support for science fairs and Project Lead the Way programs in their employees’ local school districts.)
2011 Foundations
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
A $5745 grant to fund launching a new local science fair, and bringing a bus full of Elmira-Corning students and adults to the Science Fest in March.
Northern New York Community Foundation
A three-year grant of $2000 per year to pay for the Ying TRSEF affiliation with ISEF, the 2008-09 design and Jefferson Community College presentation of the Family Science Adventure, 2009-10 mentor network development, and 2010-2011 professional development course design.
Onondaga Community College Foundation
A $100 grant towards Fair videography
Other 2011 Sponsors & Partners
Anonymous Donations
Cash gift for Fair medallions and operations ($1000)
Cash gift “to support a great fair!” ($100)
Donation of food and pin sales at 2010 Ying TRSEF ($294.50)
Photographers’ donation of honoraria (two $100 gifts)
DreamHost
Providing free web hosting
2010 Sponsors
2010 Naming Sponsor
Dr. Nelson Ying
$7500 unrestricted matching grant
2010 Corporate Sponsor
Dresser-Rand
$1500 unrestricted funding for Ying TRSEF operations
2010 Academic Sponsor
Onondaga Community College
2010 Site Host for the Science Fest, donating all facilities and services
2010 Foundations
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning
Fall 2009 Development of a Mentor Network for Elmira-Corning Students
Northern New York Community Foundation
A three-year grant
Other 2010 Sponsors & Partners
Advertising Donations for Awards Ceremony Program
Alfred University Astronomy Camp
Alfred University Summer Camp Programs
Kopernik Observatory
Anonymous Cash Donations (six)
Fair medallions and operations (one)
IEEE matching challenge grant (one)
Unrestricted Ying TRSEF operations (four)
Buffalo Chapter of IEEE
Cash donation
Dewitt Chapter of Rotary International
Cash donation
Citrix Online
$23,400 in-kind gift of GoToMeeting licenses
Clarix Technologies
Access to Adobe Connect Pro
DreamHost
Providing free web hosting with unlimited storage
SUNY ESF Paper and Bioprocess Engineering
Custom-designed heavy stock for presentation folders and signage
Leo-Mac Two Way Radio
Set of hand-held radios for use by Fair Officials on Fair Weekend
Sponsors who launched our science fair
Allegany County Area Foundation
Anonymous Cash Donation (6)
Car-Freshner Corporation
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning
Dresser-Rand
Citrix Online
CoffeeCup
DreamHost
Greater Syracuse Scholastic Science Fair, Syracuse NY
Glenn Hughes, Binghamton NY
Legal Clinic at the Assisi Center/Church of the Assumption, Syracuse NY
Leo-Mac Two Way Radio
MOST (Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology), Syracuse
Onondaga Community College
Staples Soul Local Giving
Starbucks, Armory Square, Syracuse
Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science
SUNY ESF Paper and Bioprocess Engineering
How You Can Help
There are many ways to support the work of the Ying TRSEF and the students in 24 New York State counties who can benefit. Whether a corporation, organization, foundation or individual, you can make a difference as we work to open the doors of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to these curious and motivated young people! Here are examples of ways you can pitch in.
Category Sponsors
ISEF-affiliated fairs have 17 separate categories in which students can conduct their research. We are looking for private, corporate, academic or association $2000 minimum sponsorship of each category to become ongoing support for operations which Dr. Ying will match DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR! Please contact the Fair Director today to explore this ultimate bargain in advancing your scientific or engineering field!
Talent Sponsors
Help us conduct the media campaign in your area to recruit students, judges and mentors, or give brief talks at the local PTAs/PTOs or professional associations about the Ying TRSEF. (The Fair Director can provide you with a complete package including a PowerPoint presentation and great anecdotes.)
Grand Award Sponsors
All the fees, travel, hotel and food for the week-long ISEF in May for both Finalists and their chaperone; it adds up quickly. We could certainly use a major financial gift. Or perhaps you have Frequent Flyer miles we could use to transport the group?
Young Scientist Sponsors
Our middle school Junior Level accepts sponsorships of $500 and the high school Senior Level accepts $1000 sponsorships to support the year-round work of encouraging science fair participation in 24 counties by students, parents, teachers and other concerned adults.
Judges Sponsors
Our judges and fair officials need identifying sashes on their nametags so our security people permit them to enter the Exhibit Hall. The Fair also must provide lunches for the judges, who graciously arrive in the morning and work through the afternoon! And to that, add support for recruiting all these people!
Science Fest Naming Sponsors
The year-round work of the Committees makes the expanded experiences of the Science Fest possible. The naming sponsor also helps create our mentor and support network from Niagara Falls to Vermont, Canada to Pennsylvania.
Media Sponsors
Before the Fair we publicize the opportunity to schools, communities, professional organizations. On Fair Day, we need to shoot stills and video footage, and share with the media the news that hundreds of young people are making good choices.
Awards Sponsors
Every student receives a letter of participation. Ideally, a sponsor will provide medallions and pins for our Finalists to bring to ISEF for the traditional international exchange. You can also sponsor your own award, such as a job shadow experience at your facility, an internship, or a savings bond.
Scientific American Sponsors
The Education Liaison of Scientific American can provide twelve months of the magazine for $5 per subscription if a sponsor comes forward! We have permission to secure at least five-six subscriptions, but if you want to donate more, make a proposal and we’ll bring it to the Education Liaison.
Please contact the Fair Director today to discuss your ideas about Ying TRSEF sponsorship!