Wednesday, June 5^th Tours

Griffiss International Airport:

Wednesday, June 5^th          8:30am – 10:30am

Griffiss International Airport once known as Griffiss Air force base opened in 1942 and hosted many missions including ariel refueling, electronic research, and fighter interceptors. The air force base was closed in 1995 by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission and turned Griffiss into the Airport and business and technology park it is known as today. Griffiss International Airport  has now become one of seven FAA-designated Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Sites in the United States and is part of New York’s 50-mile UAS Traffic Management corridor. Coinciding with this, the airport has brought in the development  of what is known as the ”Sky Dome” which has developed into the largest (known), indoor/outdoor instrumented UAS cyber physical experimentation environment in the country.  This supports year-round development and test of advanced UAS technologies including Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum-dependent, mobile, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), and especially autonomous swarms.  Register and take a tour to learn more! 

            

Erie Canal Cruise - Herkimer:

Wednesday, June 5^th         Noon – 3:00pm

This tour is SOLD OUT.

Due to limitations in the software, any registrations received after 10:13 am April 17, 2024 will be placed on a waiting list. For those placed on the waiting list, refunds will be issued once the list is finalized prior to the event.

We invite you to join us on a narrated trip down the Erie Canal while enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Mohawk Valley. Learn the fascinating history of the Canal going back to a time when the canal was just a vision, and the barges were pulled by mules and horses. Travel through a hundred-year-old lock, relax and enjoy - you'll be glad you did.

This is a 90-minute sightseeing cruise, departs at 1pm from Gems Along the Mohawk in Herkimer. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Lunch will be provided, more details to follow.

     

Rutger Mansion Ghost Tour:

Wednesday, June 5^th  7:00pm – 8:30pm      

Do you believe in ghosts?  Join Agent Paranormal, the premiere paranormal group in Oneida County, as they conduct an interactive ghost investigation at the historic Rutger Park mansions in Utica.  We will explore the renovated Greek Revival & Federal Details Mansion (aka #3) built in 1830 along with its neighbor the Italian Villa Mansion built (aka #1) in 1854. Some iconic local names have been associated with these properties including Remington, Devereux, Conkling, Miller, and Kernan.

Owners of the properties, The Landmarks Society of Greater Utica, will be on hand to educate guests about the rich history of these mansions and their impact on the Utica area.  Afterwards, The Agent Paranormal team will share evidence that they collected from numerous investigations of the Rutger properties. We conclude the evening with the lights out for the interactive ghost investigation.

Thursday, June 6^th Tours

Danfoss Microprocessor Packing Facility:

Thursday, June 6th 8:45am - 11:45am

For Transportation-Provided Tour: (39 Max)

Register for a technical tour to explore global leaders' silicon carbide (SiC) fabrication facilities, home to innovative (SiC) solutions and packaging, including Semikron Danfoss (Marcy, NY). Wrap up your experience with a guided tour of SUNY Poly's Center for Global Advanced Manufacturing (CGAM), an inter-regional, manufacturing resource which enables industry and academic collaborations, and networking reception with university leaders, faculty, and industry partners. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.

SUNYPOLY Center for Global Advanced Manufacturing (CGAM):

Thursday, June 6^th  10:45am - 11:45am

**Self-Transportation Required**

Visit SUNY Polytechnic Institute, New York's premier public polytechnic, for a guided tour of SUNY Poly's Center for Global Advanced Manufacturing (CGAM), an inter-regional, manufacturing resource which enables industry and academic collaborations, followed by a networking reception with university leaders, faculty, and industry partners. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. You must provide your own transportation. A parking permit will be provided to you upon conference check-in.

Fort Stanwix:

Thursday, June 6^th  1:00pm - 4:00pm

For thousands of years the ancient trail that connects the Mohawk River and Wood Creek served as a vital link for people traveling between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Ontario. Travelers used this well-worn route through Oneida Indian territory. When Europeans arrived, they called this trail the Oneida Carrying Place and inaugurated a significant period in American history--a period when nations fought for control of not only the Oneida Carrying Place, but the Mohawk Valley, the homelands of the Six Nations Confederacy, and the rich resources of North America as well. In this struggle Fort Stanwix would play a vital role.

Fort Stanwix appears much as it did during the Revolutionary War. The City of Rome and the National Park Service partnered to rebuild a faithful replica of the original fort in 1976, using many original plans and documents. 

This outing begins with a one hour guided tour followed by one hour to explore the fort, the grounds, and visitor center. 

     

Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI):

Thursday, June 6^th  2:30pm - 3:30pm

The MMRI is a biomedical research institute focused on finding the causes and cures of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disorders, and autoimmunity. The Institute is also committed to providing education and training to basic scientists, clinical researchers and students who will perpetuate and extend the fight against disease worldwide.

The one hour tour will introduce you to the innovative science facilities, equipment and provide an overview of the life-changing research being conducted.