Air National Guard Showcase in Rome Explores Future Possibilities

By Mike Jaquays, Daily Sentinel

ROME — The New York Air National Guard Showcase 2025 held Saturday was about more than just the aircraft seen on the runway, said Heather Hage, president and CEO of Griffiss Institute.

“It’s really about possibility,” she explained. “It’s about the spark that comes when a student gets close to an aircraft for the first time. Or when a young person realizes their interest in science and technology can lead to a real and amazing career right here in our own back yard. At Griffiss Institute, we are focused on making those possibilities real.” . . .

Recent News

Drone City Is Selected for NATO DIANA Programme

Drone City LLC — a Griffiss Institute’s HUSTLE Defense Accelerator alumni company from 2023...

BQP CEO Abhishek Chopra Honored with Venture Deal of the Year at 2025 Upstate Capital Awards

The Griffiss Institute is proud to celebrate BQP for being awarded “Venture Deal of the Year” at the...

Q4I 2026 Is Back and Optimized for Impact: The Global Workshop of Quantum Innovation in Rome, New York

Q4I 2026 is a global quantum workshop hosted at Innovare in Rome, NY, featuring leaders in quantum...

Economic study highlights work of Griffiss Institute in Rome

Originally published by the Daily Sentinel. Read the full article here. (November 29, 2025) Story by...

Griffiss Institute Drives $15.4M Economic Impact While Strengthening the Mohawk Valley’s Innovation Economy

Download pdf Rome, NY, November 20, 2025 — Griffiss Institute (GI) announced the findings of its...

Five Women-Owned Businesses Recognized and Awarded a $5,000 Grant Totaling $25,000

Pictured:  Brenda Carney / Can Chasers, Alex Nicolette / Bloom Nutrition Solutions, Ana Felica Brito...

Griffiss Institute Launches PASSPORT After-School STEM Program with $100,000 Gift from Griffin Charitable Foundation

Griffiss Institute (GI) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural PASSPORT after-school STEM...
Scroll to Top

MVGives Now Accepting Donations Through 9/19 @ 9PM EST