Feb 29 2008
The Children's Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST) has selected Dr. Alain E. Kaloyeros, Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Professor of Nanoscience at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany, to receive the "Explore Discover Imagine" Award at CMOST's 2008 Anniversary Gala on Thursday, June 12, 2008. Dr. Kaloyeros was selected for his commitment to instilling a sense of wonder and discovery in children that inspires their lifelong exploration of science and technology.
The Anniversary Gala is being held at The Children's Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST), 250 Jordan Road, Troy New York. The Gala will include a wine and hors d'oeuvre reception where adults will experience CMOST as kids do everyday, with planetarium and animal shows. Guests will then enjoy an elegant dinner "Under the Stars," followed by the awards ceremony and presentation of the "Explore Discover Imagine" Award to Dr. Kaloyeros. John Nigro, of the Nigro Companies and John Cavalier, formerly of MapInfo, are the 2008 Honorary Committee co-chairs.
"The Children's Museum of Science and Technology is pleased to present Alain Kaloyeros with its highest honor, the Explore Discover Imagine Award, in recognition of his extraordinary leadership in the critical effort to motivate the next generation of scientists in our region and state," said John Graydon Smith, Executive Director of CMOST. "It is admirable that in building the world's finest college for nanotechnology, one which is breaking new ground in education and research while stimulating our economy, Dr. Kaloyeros has demonstrated an uncommon devotion to ensuring that students are given the chance to explore the world that will likely define their careers as adults."
"On behalf of the UAlbany NanoCollege, I am deeply grateful and privileged by the honor of being selected for the Explore Discover Imagine Award by The Children's Museum of Science and Technology. The Museum is widely recognized as a pioneering leader in educating and instilling the wonder and excitement of science and engineering in our children, and preparing them to become the scientists and researchers of tomorrow," said Dr. Kaloyeros. "We salute The Children's Museum's commitment to capturing the imagination and spurring the interest of students in technology, which is essential to our regional, statewide, and national competitiveness in the knowledge-based economy of the 21st century."