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Students show off project to judges at the showcase.

Faculty and Students discuss their research at annual showcase

by Joseph AbrahamCampus News May 16, 2024November 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

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, …

Writing Center Staff, Students Present Projects at Various Events

by Joseph AbrahamCampus News May 14, 2024November 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

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, …

Raj Bala Chaudhary ‘24: Psychology

by Joseph AbrahamStudent Stories April 22, 2024November 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

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 …

Creating global connections through COIL

by Joseph AbrahamCampus News March 26, 2024November 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

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 …

Four SUNY Poly Professors Discuss Interdisciplinary Work in Humanitarian Engineering

by Sara FurlongFaculty in Focus February 19, 2024November 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

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. …

Ariana Huhko ’24: Computer Science

by Joseph AbrahamStudent Stories February 6, 2024November 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

As Herkimer native Ariana Huhko was finishing up high school, she considered two very different paths — go to college to study art or pursue a math-based major. She chose the latter, much like her father and brother’s experiences going on to careers in the tech industry. It wasn’t until she came to SUNY Poly, …

SUNY Poly students gear up to compete in NFPA Fluid Challenge

by Joseph AbrahamCampus News January 29, 2024November 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

Sitting around the table in the College of Engineering Conference Room in Donovan Hall, five SUNY Poly Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) students enthusiastically update their advisor, Dr. Ahmed Abdelaal, on the design that they’re moving forward with in preparation for the National Fluid Power Association’s (NFPA) Fluid Vehicle Challenge. Abdelaal, an Assistant Professor of Mechanical …

Caryn and Caitlin in their shared office

SUNY Poly alums return to drive university’s LPP outreach efforts

by Joseph AbrahamAlumni, Campus News January 10, 2024November 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

For Caitlin Bajrektarevic ’21 and Caryn L. Schweinsberg ‘20, both graduates of SUNY Poly’s Community and Behavioral Health (CBH) program, you might say their ties to the institution run deep. Their mothers both attended and graduated from the university, and now they’ve returned to help lead the university’s educational outreach efforts at six Herkimer County …

Michael Kidger showing off some of his engineering skills

Michael Kidger ‘24: Computer Engineering Technology

by Gianna DiMaggioStudent Stories January 2, 2024November 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

Long Island native Michael Kidger found his passion for computer engineering when his friend inspired him to ask for computer parts for Christmas. As a sophomore in high school, Kidger built his first computer, which kickstarted his interest in the innards of technology. Aside from his appeal to technology, Kidger knew from a young age …

Physics research collaborator visits SUNY Poly

by Joseph AbrahamCampus News December 13, 2023November 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

Dr. Tom Steele, Professor of Physics at the Dept. of Physics & Engineering Physics of the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, visited SUNY Poly for one month in September/October 2023, for the purpose of research collaboration with Dr. Amir Fariborz of the Dept. of Mathematics and Physics. During this visit Dr. Steele gave a seminar …

Kay Klo ‘23: Information Design and Technology

by Joseph AbrahamAlumni, Student Stories December 7, 2023November 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

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 …

Jordan Macbeth Communications + Media Design ’25

by Gianna DiMaggioStudent Stories November 28, 2023November 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

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 …