Sean Smith ‘23 is already making waves in the tech world with the launch of his own startup, Triarii AI LLC. The company has a mission of developing large language models for use by cybersecurity professionals. Growing up in Staten Island, Sean, who majored in Computer and Information Systems, always knew he wanted to pursue …
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For Stephanie Jones ’19 G ‘20, a Whitesboro native, choosing SUNY Poly was more than just a decision to stay local — it was a decision to embrace community. “SUNY Poly felt like a second family,” she recalls. “The sense of belonging, the passion of the professors, and the close-knit environment really made it home.” Staff …
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The faculty and students at SUNY Polytechnic Institute have been actively contributing to the field of Geometric Mechanics and Structure-Preserving Discretizations, presenting their research at prestigious international conferences and workshops. Their work highlights cutting-edge methods in applied mathematics and computational mechanics that have significant implications for engineering, physics, and material science. Below are some recent …
By next year, there are expected to be more than 50 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices, with the data generated exceeding 79 zettabytes. To put that into context, a zettabyte is a trillion gigabytes. Securing that data is paramount. These are the types of items Anthony Macera, who earned his Master’s Degree in Computer …
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As a young girl, Heather Potrzeba ‘96 would head to her grandfather’s bakery and deli at 4 a.m. to help peel eggs and make salads before customers arrived. That business, Holland Farms Bakery & Deli on Oriskany Blvd in Yorkville, has stayed in the family since it opened in 1955. Today, Heather is the iconic …
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Standing at the counter of a Donovan Hall Bio Lab, Amna Khan eagerly waits for faculty mentor Dr. Margarita Orlova to prepare a field-realistic pesticide solution to document its effects on pollinator cognition and health. Khan is one of three students doing separate bee-related projects with Dr. Orlova as part of SUNY Poly’s 10-week Summer …
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There was little time Clayville native Nick Levanti ’16 didn’t spend in the Wildcat Field House. While his Sociology degree has served him well in coaching, the former student-athlete/lacrosse standout says, “I learned the most inside that building.” These life lessons came from working closely with SUNY Poly Athletics staff and coaches like Al Calogero, …
The Student and Faculty Project Showcase recently took place in the Wildcat Field House, allowing both students and members of the university’s faculty the opportunity to show off their research. Awards were also given to the top finishers in several categories. Nikita Shah and Catherine Hagearty-Mattern took first and second in the fundamental sciences’ category, …
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SUNY Poly Writing and Communications Center Coordinator (WCC) Dr. Don Moore, WCC students and peers recently presented their work at various event locally and afar. On April 6, Dr. Moore presented his work titled, “Laboratory Writing and the Roots of the Writing Center,” at the annual Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) in Spokane, …
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When asked about Raj Bala Chaudhary, SUNY Poly Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Director Melissa Prest quickly said, “She epitomizes the motto of EOP, to ‘lift as we climb.’” Raj, a native of South Richmond Hill (Queens), has served as SUNY Poly’s EOP Ambassador the last three academic years. In this role, she has tabled at …
As part of the efforts made by SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) to advance the Global Learning for All initiative, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) components have been introduced into the curriculum by the university’s staff and faculty. In a nutshell, COIL connects students and professors in different countries through collaborative projects and discussions as part …
The culture at SUNY Poly is marked by interdisciplinary innovation toward practical solutions to real-world problems. A shining example is the work being done by those involved in humanitarian engineering initiatives across campus. As part of these efforts, faculty members from all four SUNY Poly colleges are collaborating to develop solutions that will change lives. …
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