For Cheri VanEtten ’96, helping people understand themselves has always been at the heart of her work. Long before she opened a private practice or earned advanced clinical credentials, that instinct, to listen deeply, connect authentically, and guide others through life’s challenges, was already taking shape during her time at SUNY Poly. A Utica native, …
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Alexander Golovchik found his passion in the intensity of critical care, where complex cases, quick decisions, and compassionate communication all converge. As a senior in SUNY Poly’s 1+2+1 nursing program, he has spent the past four years building the knowledge, confidence, and clinical skill required to be exactly that. Alexander’s academic foundation began with the …
You may not know his name, but if you’ve traveled through Central New York, you’ve likely experienced the impact of Anthony Roach’s work. Anthony’s path to a fulfilling career in transportation began in the Mohawk Valley through a route many local students know well: starting at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) and transferring to SUNY …
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When Stacey Flenory first stepped onto SUNY Poly’s campus in 2013, she was already an accomplished nurse with a growing passion for patient care. Today, she stands as both an alumna and a current doctoral student, an inspiring example of lifelong learning and leadership in the nursing profession. Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Stacey …
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This past March, a delegation from SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), led by President Dr. Wole Soboyejo, traveled to Ghana to strengthen international academic and research partnerships with local universities, as part of SUNY Poly’s bold “AI for All” initiative. The delegation included Postdoctoral Researcher Dr. Tabiri Asumadu, AIX Center Co-Directors Dr. William Thistleton and …
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Natalie Barber recently completed her Summer Fellowship at Masonic Medical Research Institute in Utica, NY. The Summer Fellowship Program at MMRI provides a scientific research experience for undergraduate, graduate and medical students.
This summer, 24 SUNY Poly students took part in the 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), which pairs qualified undergraduates with faculty mentors for hands-on research across a wide range of disciplines—including artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, biology, mathematics, physics, psychology, and engineering. Supported by the SUNY Chancellor’s Summer Research Excellence Fund, the SUNY Poly Provost’s …
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When Lisha Hassan Vasudev was growing up in India, she was drawn to mathematics for its clarity and logic. That passion has followed her through every phase of her education, culminating in her current journey as a graduate student in SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Data Science and Analytics (MS) program. What began as a love for …
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Jessi Jaramillo’s career has taken more turns than the average mountain bike trail, a fitting metaphor for someone who tackles both challenges with the same determination and quick learning. Originally from Brooklyn, Jessi moved upstate as a teenager and studied political science at SUNY Binghamton. She minored in Latin American studies, drawn by an interest …
When Melea Jones decided to return to school after a five-year break, she was not sure what her next step should be. She knew she wanted to grow and challenge herself, but she was uncertain about which program would feel like the right fit. Encouraged by her boss at Monroe Community College’s Upward Bound Program, …
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Amanda Ross’s journey to SUNY Polytechnic Institute was fueled by a growing dedication to mental health care. After years working in Family Medicine, Interventional Pain Management, Leadership, and Psychiatric settings, she saw firsthand the critical need for more specialized psychiatric nursing skills. That insight, combined with her passion for helping patients through complex emotional and …
For Karina Shanne, nursing has always been more than just a profession. It has been a lifelong journey of learning, teaching, and service. After earning her Associate degree from St. Elizabeth College of Nursing in 2012 and her BSN from Utica University in 2014, she went on to practice as a bedside nurse. But it …
