Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe — Oct 2024 News / Incl Ghost Hunting, 10.19 ….

Tesla Science Center Celebrated September with STEAM Innovation, Historic Exhibits, and a Fascinating Film Premiere

SpaceHack: Designing Tomorrow, Today 
TSCW hosted SpaceHack, a dynamic 2-day session STEAM educational program for local high school students (grades 9-11) preparing for the upcoming NASA Space Apps Challenge. The seminars led by NASA and NOAA scientists, students honed skills in problem-solving and app development. The program empowered young innovators to devise creative solutions for Earth and space-related challenges during the global Space Apps Challenge.

Invisible Threads – From Wireless to War Screening 
In collaboration with Cinema Arts Centre, TSCW presented a screening of Invisible Threads – From Wireless to War, a documentary film that uncovers the hidden history of wireless technology and espionage involving Nikola Tesla and Guglielmo Marconi. A live Q&A followed, featuring filmmaker Joseph Sikorski and TSCW Executive Director Marc Alessi, offering deeper insights into Tesla’s role in the evolution of global communication.

Brookhaven Country Fair 
Tesla Science Center participated in the annual Brookhaven Country Fair at the historic Longwood Estate in Ridge, NY. The event featured historic re-enactments, demonstrations, entertainment, craft vendors, children’s activities, and an interactive TSCW display. TSCW engaged the community with its rich history and interactive exhibits, sparking interest in Tesla’s legacy among attendees.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported these initiatives!

Calling Long Island High School Students: Join the NASA Space Apps Challenge!

Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe (TSCW) is thrilled to host the Space Apps Brookhaven local site for the 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge. Space Apps is the world’s largest global hackathon, taking place October 5-6, 2024. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert, this is your chance to collaborate with creative minds around the globe and tackle real-world challenges using NASA’s open data.

Who Can Participate?

• • Anyone may virtually participate in Space Apps Brookhaven – for details visit spaceppschallenge.org.
  • Students in grades 9-11 on Long Island, NY are invited to participate on-site and experience the challenge in person. Seats on-site for high school students are limited, they should register as soon as possible.

The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is a hackathon for coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, technologists, and innovators around the world to come together and use open data from NASA and its Space Agency Partners to create solutions to challenges we face on Earth and in space.

How to Get Started:

1. Register for the NASA Space Apps Brookhaven Local Event.
2. Choose a challenge that sparks your curiosity.
3. Join or form a team with other innovators from around the globe.

How to Register | 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge

 

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to fuel your creativity, learn something new, and collaborate on projects that could change the future!

Prepare for an unforgettable evening as we explore the historic grounds of Wardenclyffe, once the site of Tesla’s groundbreaking experiments. With LIPI leading the way, you’ll embark on a spine-tingling journey through the shadows of Tesla’s laboratory.

Armed with cutting-edge electronic equipment, audio recorders, cameras, and other paranormal gadgetry, LIPI will unlock the secrets that lie dormant within Wardenclyffe. Together, we’ll investigate the enigmatic remnants of Tesla’s transmitting tower base, unravel the mysteries of Wardenclyffe’s train spur, and scour the outdoor grounds surrounding the lab for signs of spectral activity.

Experience the thrill of ghost hunting like never before as we navigate through the eerie atmosphere of Wardenclyffe under the cloak of darkness. Whether you’re a skeptic or a true believer, this immersive tour promises to challenge your perceptions and ignite your imagination.

PURCHASE TICKETS: INVESTIGATE Wardenclyffe – Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe

The story of St. Regis begins at the forefront of New York’s Gilded Age, where an elite group of cultured families rose to form the country’s first aristocracy. The leaders of this new social class were the Astors, America’s first multi-millionaires who supported the work of Nikola Tesla the man who enlightened humanity.

In memory of this timeless friendship, we will begin an annual gathering between Belgrade and New York, celebrating Tesla and helping the noble cause of reconstruction of the last Tesla laboratory in the world, a cultural heritage of humanity.

For more information: Email belgrade@teslasciencecenter.org

 “For once, let’s come together and work to get Long Island the electrical infrastructure we deserve to better serve our communities and our collective future.” – Marc Alessi, Executive Director of Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe

Just as Nikola Tesla revolutionized the way we power our world, it’s time to take the next step in securing a resilient energy future for Long Island. Tesla envisioned a world where natural forces like wind and solar power our lives. Today, we’re closer than ever—but there’s more work to be done.

Read Marc Alessi’s powerful op-ed published on September 25, 2024, in Newsday to learn how we can honor Tesla’s legacy and build a stronger, cleaner energy grid for generations to come.

Read more: More electric use on LI demands a stronger grid – Newsday