Current Projects

Claude Seward Mural

Claude is painting a tribute to pioneers of technology - Langmuir, Alexanderson, Sprague, Steenstrup, Whitney, Coolidge, Thomson, Steinmetz and Edison. This 12x16 foot painting is being done in acrylics on canvas and will be moved to a place of prominence when the permanent Edison Exploratorium is built.

He is shown here working on the background at the top of the mural being painted at the Edison Exploratorium. The views below show him working on the very detailed portraits and artifact illustrations. He is meticulous in researching each piece and making it as historically accurate as possible.

Bamboo Display

Thomas Edison purchased bamboo in Japan to use in various inventions, the best known being the early incandescent light bulb. In researching that connection we learned that there are many modern uses for bamboo and have featured just a few of them in one of our public display windows.

Did you know that the American Bamboo Society (external link) is right here in the capital district? Check out their website.

Union College Project

Union College Sophomores Zach Smith and Peter Katlic have a project to compare resistance control with PWM control in terms smoothness of drive and avoiding jumps in going from one voltage to another using a 1965 motor bike. A continuing phase will allow building a current controller so that the maximum space for battery pack mounting is available. Read all about it here (external link)