Kickoff
Join BFTAA for the kickoff of Black Family Technology Awareness Week 2010 at the Benjamin Banneker Charter Academy of Technology, 6401 Rockhill Road, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Kickoff speaker will be Dr. Zinna L. Bland, PhD.
Dr. Bland holds a doctorate degree in Curriculum and Instructional Technology. She is currently Associate Professor at the University of Central Missouri.
Health and Technology
We have a full agenda on Health and Technology at the Quindaro Community Center, 2726 Brown Ave, Kansas City, Kansas, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Obtain health information and visit with health and technology vendors.
Internet for Seniors
We have a special focus on Internet Security for Senior Citizens. The day’s activity will be held at the Vine Street Manor, 2301 Vine St., from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Ronald Craddolph will present on this very important safety issue.
African Americans in Technology
Join in a celebration of the contributions of African American Inventors in industrial, engineering and information technology. This luncheon and panel discussion will be at the Metropolitan Community College -Business and Technology Campus, 1775 Universal Avenue, Conference Annex, Room 104, from noon to 1:30 p.m. This activity is in partnership with Project Lead the Way, Custom Engineering, and the National Society of Black Engineers. RSVP by February 10th required for this event to Vickie Mackey 816-604-5430.
Present
Day Leaders/
Technology
Pioneers Awards
Ceremony
Join BFTAA as we honor Technology Pioneers and Present Day Leaders. This special awards ceremony will be at the Southeast Community Center, 4201 East 63rd St., from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Special guest speaker will be Dr. Henry C. Johnson, co-founder, CEO and Publisher of City News Publishing Company and YES Communications, Inc. He holds a doctorate of philosophy in Education from Michigan State University. Dr. Johnson speaks frequently on the need to build a nation of urban achievers and community economic development.
Youth
Technology Fair/
Family
Technology Day
2010 Youth Technology Fair Entry Packet
You’ll find something for the entire family at the Youth Technology Fair. Featuring fun activities, vendors, Vex Robotics Competition and presentations by our youth technology competitors, this activity will be at the Southeast Community Center, 4201 East 63rd St, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We will also announce the winners of our I Love Technology Quiz.
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