Frontier technology Biotechnology is recognized globally as a body of knowledge of greatest public impact in the current scene. It is not free of controversy as a number of influential groups see it as an unacceptable form of environmental intervention with major ethical issues. While this may impede some applications of this body of knowledge, its potential to change human life cannot be denied. The science is yet to be widely known and therefore centers of expertise are highly valued and should be considered as strategic assets. This is why the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is the most important feature of the town after which it has been named. The endeavors of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory spans both Research and Education. It works on both healthcare and agricultural applications of Biotechnology. Cancer is amongst its top concerns. Its impacts spreads through associations with like minded organizations such as the Watson School of Biological Sciences and it has spread physically to locations beyond Cold Spring Harbor itself. It is poised to remain at the vanguard of path breaking work in Genomics and related fields and has already put its host town on the global stage. The Whaling Museum demonstrates a most commendable dedication to history for a town such as Cold Spring Harbor that is so preoccupied with the world of tomorrow. The Museum is a delightful and highly informative exposition of the maritime heritage of all Nassau, of which whaling is an integral part. Oil, meat and other products from the giant marine creatures fuelled dynamic strides of Long Island in the 19th century, and the ocean going craft and equipment that the sport cum enterprise required, spawned industries and jobs without which Cold Spring Harbor could not have become the dynamic place that it is today. A lighthouse on a shoal off the Harbor keeps the Whaling Museum Company in celebrating the town's glorious past. Cold Spring Harbor's preoccupation with the Atlantic and with inland water treasures is not limited to history. The town's Fish Hatchery and Aquarium provides educational inputs about aquatic eco-systems of the County. Visitors range from curious children to eager senior citizens. The institution has a major and beneficial impact on making people at large knowledgeable about the natural wealth of the area and how it can be conserved. The Aquarium has the largest collection of aquatic fauna anywhere in New York State. Qualified staff is on duty during visiting hours and they are always happy and encouraging when people seek technical information. Feeding trout is an option that adds some simple joy and fun to a visit to the complex. The Cold Spring Harbor School District is as adroit and accomplished as one would expect of such an enlightened and highly literate town. Student enrolment rises well above expectations, auguring well for the future. A universal dedication to the cause of students permeates the faculty, parents and administration. This translates to adequate resources and an enabling atmosphere for children. Sports and other extra-curricular activities also get their due attention. A vigorous program for adult education embraces those who may not have had the best opportunities earlier and continuing education is fashionable in Cold Spring Harbor. The town's library is well stocked, has a significant web site and is everything that one would expect of a learning town. The town is complete as an urban center of distinction. Fine homes, shopping, dining and entertainment-Cold Spring Harbor has it all. However it is in the fields of education, literacy, technology, research and public awareness that the town excels and sets new standards for others to follow. |
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