A deep fascination with different cultures and human behavior led Kay Klo, 27, towards anthropology during her undergraduate studies. As executive director of the Midtown Utica Community Center (MUCC), Klo works closely with Executive Board Member Dr. Kathryn Stam, who is a Professor of Anthropology at SUNY Poly and serves as the coordinator of their Information …
Camillus native Jordan Macbeth had big plans for her first season with SUNY Poly’s Women’s Lacrosse team. However, a major injury put those plans on hold. Despite the setback, Macbeth has worked closely with SUNY Poly’s athletic trainers and Accessibility Services Office, who have provided a path to a successful recovery. Macbeth is a junior …
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If you spend time with students in Applied Mathematics Professor and Program Coordinator Andrea Dziubek’s Numerical Differential Equations (MAT 460) class, two things become abundantly clear. The first is that the focus area flexibility an Applied Mathematics degree provides is apparent in their plans post-graduation, and the second is that they share a genuine love …
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SUNY Polytechnic Institute recently welcomed 100 Proctor High School students from grades 10-12 to campus as part of The Manufacturers Association (MACNY) and Utica City School District’s inaugural Women in Manufacturing Summit. The day began with remarks by SUNY Poly President Dr. Winston Soboyejo, who spoke about the important role women will play in future …
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If you take a drive around Utica and spot one of the city’s many revitalization efforts, there’s a good chance Utica native Stephanie Wurz ’14 had a hand in making it come to fruition. Wurz is currently a Senior Engineer for the City of Utica, having previously been a junior and assistant engineer. She earned …
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It’s an exciting time in healthcare in the Mohawk Valley, most notably with the recent opening of Mohawk Valley Health System’s (MVHS) Wynn Hospital. Playing a large role in that effort is Deerfield Native Robert Scholefield, who serves as an executive vice president of MVHS. He stayed local for college, earning his Health Services Management …
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In addition to having highly successful careers, Steve ’06 and Gina ’03 Surace recently made the decision to establish a $25,000 endowed scholarship that will benefit undergraduate business students at SUNY Poly, assisting students who are in the same position they were once in. Currently, Steve who has his MBA in Technology Management from SUNY …
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Each weekday, local listeners start their day with Liz Ellis, whose morning show, Listen It’s Liz, is broadcasted on 97.9/105.5 KISS FM. The Utica native and Communication & Information Design major, who graduated in 2016, is also the Promotions Director for Roser Communications which includes KISS FM, Bug Country, and TALK 100.7 FM. “I handle …
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SUNY Poly alums/adjuncts open medical clinic in Syracuse Bikash and Kumari Regmi’s passion for the medical field was ignited thousands of miles away from Caring Family Health, a clinic they recently opened in the Syracuse area. At a young age, both left their native Bhutan, and spent the next 17 years in Nepal refugee camps. …
Frankfort native, Trinity Critelli was on the way to a softball tournament when her dad put on a Dave Ramsey podcast that sparked her interest in finance. “I just thought it was the most interesting thing in the world,” Critelli said. “I love finance, I want to help people achieve their goals and have financial …
Hometown: Central Square, NY Anticipated Graduation Year: 2025 Major(s): Business and Finance Minor: Actuarial Mathematics Why did you choose SUNY Poly? I chose SUNY Poly because it is a school that provides me with the opportunity to expand on technological advancements in the business and mathematics field to further my education beyond just book knowledge. Why …
Hometown: Palatine, IL Anticipated Graduation Month/Year: May 2024 Major: Biology Why did you choose SUNY Poly? I chose SUNY Poly for the Upstate Accelerated Scholars Program! Why did you choose your major? What do you like about it? Biology was the most fitting major for the pre-med track, and I have also always loved the life sciences! …
