Polonia Technica – Stowarzyszenie Inżynierów i Techników Polskich w USA
SaveAssociation of Polish engineers and technicians, operating in New York since 1941. Participates in the Pulaski Parade.
What are they
Polonia Technica associations Polish engineers, constructors, technologists, inventors, lecturers, and entrepreneurs on the eastern coast of the United States.
The association was registered in the state of New York on May 16, 1941. It was founded by Polish engineers who arrived in America after the outbreak of World War II – and one of the first tasks of the organization was arranging travel to the USA for colleagues imprisoned in occupied Europe.
What do they do
Technical lectures, training sessions, and seminars, the 'Polonia Technica' bulletin, scholarships for technical students, and – since 1996, together with Polish Students Organization in New York – an annual informational event 'Studies, 4U' for young people choosing a university.
Who has belonged
Among the honorary members of the association were, among others, Tadeusz Sendzimir, creator of the steel rolling method, Frank Piasecki, pioneer of helicopter construction, Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar, and Zdzisław Starostecki, co-creator of the Patriot missile.
Pulaski Parade
The Polonia Technica contingent marches in the Pulaski Parade on Fifth Avenue.
Contact
208 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016 E-mail: office@poloniatechnica.org Website: poloniatechnica.org
President: Victor Kiszkiel.
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