Tuesday, September 30th, 2025: Juniors and seniors from Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School (SASCS) took an important step toward their college journeys with visits to the University at Buffalo and Niagara University. Students toured both campuses, attended admissions information sessions, and connected with current college students and staff to learn about campus life.
What students experienced
Guided campus tours highlighting academic buildings, residence halls, and student centers.
Admissions presentations covering application timelines, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
Q&A sessions with student ambassadors who shared first-hand perspectives on academics, clubs, and campus life.
Time to explore dining options, study spaces, and resources that support student success.
Highlights
Many students commented that seeing classrooms and residence halls helped them imagine life on campus.
Admissions staff emphasized the importance of building a strong application and exploring financial aid options early.
Next steps
Encourage students to follow up with questions for their school counselor about applications, campus visits, and financial aid.
Look for upcoming college visits at our school and sign up early — spots fill quickly!
Thank you to Mr. Kovar and Mr. Karabulut for chaperoning and to the admissions teams at Buffalo and Niagara University for hosting our students.
Thursday, September 18th, 2025: College preparation is essential to the student experience at the Science Academies of New York. Juniors and seniors at Syracuse Academy of Science High School had the opportunity to meet with a representative from SUNY Canton to learn more about college life, academic programs, and the wide range of opportunities available at the university.
During the session, students explored:
Academic majors and career pathways
Campus life and student support services
Admissions requirements, application timelines, and financial aid resources
Steps they can take now to prepare for success after graduation
Events like this highlight our commitment to preparing every Atom for college, career, and beyond. Connecting students directly with college representatives ensures they are informed, inspired, and ready to take the next step in their educational journey.
Saturday, January 25th, 2025: Congratulations to the talented 9th-grade robotics team from Utica Academy of Science for earning second place in the Senior Division of the Micron Robotics Challenge held at the MOST Museum!
This exciting competition celebrated the power of STEM innovation, challenging students to design and build creative farm-assisting devices using minicomputer kits. Our team rose to the occasion with ingenuity and teamwork, earning well-deserved recognition for their outstanding efforts.
Fantastic job, UAS Atoms—you’ve made us proud! Keep reaching for the stars in STEM!
Saturday, September 7th, 2024: The 2024-25 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) season officially launched! Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High School scholars proudly participated in the Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) kickoff event. During the event, Atoms were introduced to this year’s exciting theme: "Into the Deep."
The talented team is eager to take on the challenge of designing, building, and programming robots to explore the ocean’s depths. This kickoff marks the beginning of a thrilling season filled with engineering, teamwork, and innovation as our scholars dive deep into the robotics world!
Stay tuned for updates as we navigate this underwater adventure!
Wednesday, August 21st, 2024: This week, Deans, curriculum coordinators, and coaches are participating in an intensive training on the Marzano "New Art and Science of Teaching" framework held at Syracuse Academy of Science High School. Dr. Melanie Magee, a coach, consultant, and presenter from Marzano Resources, led the training. The sessions' primary focus is on effectively using the Marzano framework to coach teachers and improve instructional practices. Key areas covered include direct instruction and strategies for increasing student engagement, which have been reviewed in depth to enhance teaching quality across SANY schools.
Friday, July 19th, 2024: In the first week of summer school, SANY scholars at the Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse dove into learning about the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris! Atoms had a blast with a one-minute Post-it challenge. It was Team USA vs. Team Egypt!
From late-night study sessions to unforgettable moments with friends, they have made memories that will last a lifetime. Together, they’ve achieved so much and grown into the amazing young adults they are today. This is just the beginning! Before they embark on this new chapter in their stories, let’s take a moment to celebrate their journey and look forward to the bright futures ahead.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the UASCS Class of 2024!
From late-night study sessions to unforgettable moments with friends, they have made memories that will last a lifetime. Together, they’ve achieved so much and grown into the amazing young adults they are today. This is just the beginning! Before they embark on this new chapter in their stories, let’s take a moment to celebrate their journey and look forward to the bright futures ahead.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the SASCS Class of 2024!
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024: Congratulations to Syracuse Academy of Science senior Migual Mathis! Migual earned a table to present his research, "Computational Analysis of Apigenin as a Protein-Based Therapeutic Targeting MUCIN-1," at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles, California.
Migual was selected from the MOST's CNY Science & Engineering Fair to share his research at the May 11 - May 17 event, the world's largest high school STEM competition. The event included university judges, engineers and scientists, private and federal research center representatives, and post-doctoral fellows. In addition, Migual had the opportunity to present his research to the public and other honorees at the science fair.
ISEF hosted events for participants throughout the week, including a college fair, pin exchange, and opening and closing ceremonies. A highlight of the trip was that Migual was selected to livestream a question to aerospace engineer and NASA astronaut Dr. Janette Epps while she was at the International Space Station.
Thursday, May 9th, 2024: Regent Patrick Mannion of the NY State Board of Regents visited with Syracuse Academy of Science 3rd graders!
Regent Mannion explained what the Board of Regents does and engaged with our Atoms about their dreams and aspirations. He also read a story about presidents and a girl who dreams of being the first female president of the United States!
Thank you to Regent Mannion for visiting us, and we hope to have another visit soon!
Thursday, April 18th, 2024: Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse Middle School is celebrating academic success! On Thursday, April 18th, the school held an awards ceremony to recognize the scholar's academic achievements in Quarter 3. Teachers, parents, and students gathered to applaud the accomplishments of these young scholars, acknowledging their efforts and commitment to learning. It was a moment of pride for everyone involved, highlighting the importance of recognizing and encouraging academic success as a cornerstone of education.
