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NEW YORK STATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION PO Box 7203, Garden City, NY 11530-7203

WWW.NYSETA.ORG

Fall 2008 NEWSLETTER

Editor: Michael J. Loudis Morrisville State College,

[email protected]

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In This Issue: About the Coming Fall 2008 Conference at the Rochester Institute of Technology.. About the Spring 2008 Conference at Fulton-Montgomery Community College........Page 4 Letter from the President…….…...…..Page 6 Letter from the Vice-President…..…...Page 7 Letter from the Treasurer…………….Page 8 News from around the State.................Page 8 Institutional Representatives................Page 20

The NYSETA Fall ’08 Conference at

The Rochester Institute of Technology

October 16th and 17th

Officers President John Campbell, Cayuga CC, W: 315.255.1792 (x2240), Fax: 315.225.2117 Email: [email protected] Vice President John Stratton, RIT Email: [email protected] Secretary Jayne Baran, SUNY IT W: 315.792.7542, Fax: 315.792.7800, E-mail: [email protected] Treasurer Kathleen Gallagher, Nassau CC, W: 516.572.7272 Fax: 516.572.7471 Email: [email protected] Newsletter Editor Michael J. Loudis, Morrisville State College, W: 315.684.6282, H: 315.451.7461, Email: [email protected] Members at Large Ed Tezak, Alfred State College, W: 607.587.4661, Fax: 607.587.4615 Email: [email protected]; Anthony Hotchkiss, Buffalo State College. W: 716.878.6130 Email: [email protected] Daniel Benincasa, SUNY-IT W: 315.792.7359 Fax : 315 .792.7399 John Williams, Alfred State College, W: 607.587.4617 E-Mail: [email protected] Chairman, Awards Committee Ken Vandermark, Vermont Technical College Email: [email protected] Representing the Council for Engineering Technology Michael J. Loudis, Morrisville State College, W: 315.684.6282, H: 315.451.7461, Email: [email protected]

Interest Group Leaders Civil/Construction/Architectural Marguerite Newton, Niagara County C.C. W: 716.614.6854; Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Electrical Dave Lawrence, National Institute for the deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology, W: 585.475.7101 Email: [email protected] Mechanical Slade Gellin, Buffalo State College, W: 716.878.6002, Email: [email protected] 9/16/2008 v1.0

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About the Fall 2008 Conference at the Rochester Institute of Technology The NYSETA Spring 2008 NYSETA Conference will be hosted by the Rochester Institute of Technology at its main campus on Thursday and Friday, October 16th & 17th 2008. Lodging will be at the Radisson Hotel adjacent to RIT on Jefferson Road.

The NYSETA Spring 2008 Conference

at the Rochester Institute of

Technology Thursday and Friday,

October 16th & 17th, 2008 Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a private university, emphasizing undergraduate instruction and career preparation. The university was founded as the Rochester Athenaeum in 1829, which later merged with the existing Mechanics Institute in 1891 to create the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute. In 1944 the university changed its name to Rochester Institute of Technology. The university originally existed in downtown Rochester but encountered an eminent domain claim which took over some of its original land to create Rochester's I-490. In 1968, RIT, keeping its name, moved outside the city limits to the town of Henrietta, New York where it remains today. Today RIT enrolls over 15,500 full-time, part-time, and distance-learning students. Associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees are awarded. The institute includes a federally funded National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID).

Thursday’s NYSETA conference events will be held on the RIT main campus, just off of Jefferson Road (Rte 252). Area and regional equipment manufacturers, as well as, text and software publishers will meet with the conferencees in a campus gathering area. Each exhibitor will have a display table with examples of their latest technological offerings and instruction goods. Pre-Program Seminar: “Program outcomes assessment” - A pre-program seminar will be given by John Stratton on program outcomes assessment. TAC of ABET has recently made changes to the Engineering Technology program accreditation process; John Stratton will address how programs can meet new requirements. In as much as the SUNY external evaluation committees use many of the same metrics required by ABET, this session will be of interest to all those interested in the continuous improvement processes. ___________________________________________

Hotel Rooms are available at

The Radisson Hotel

(adjacent to RIT) at a special conference rate of

$94 per night (single or double). Register before 10/1/08.

The Radisson Hotel,

175 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623 Ph: (585) 475-1910 or

(888) 201-1718

(Be sure to tell them that you are eligible for the Special NYSETA conference rate!)

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Fall 2008 Conference at RIT - continued Plenary Session: “Hints on Developing Grants” - Dr. H. Fred Walker, the new Dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology at RIT, will give a presentation on “Hints on Developing Grants: Some experiences from an experienced grant writer in Manufacturing Engineering Technology” Dr. Walker comes to RIT from the University of Southern Maine, where he was a Professor and a Department Chair. He brings some ideas from his successful grant writing, especially in the manufacturing field. Interest Group Sessions: At the time of this newsletter’s release, the following Interest Group Sessions have been scheduled. Check the Conference website via the link on the NYSETA web page at

http://www.nyseta.org/ for any changes or updates. Electrical/Computer/Telecommunications Interest Group:

• Medical Devices; Careers and Technology - D. Phillips

• PLTW - Project Lead the Way K-12 outreach -

G. Zion

• RIT’s Electrical, Computer, and Telecommunications Engineering Technology programs’ Co-op Presentations

Architectural/Civil/Construction Interest Group:

• LEED Building Certification - Obstacles and Lessons Learned - M. Valentine

• Innovative Cost Estimating Tools- D. Hough

• PLTW - Project Lead the Way K-12 outreach - G. Zion

Mechanical/Manufacturing/Automotive Interest Group:

• Running Physical Experiments Outside of the Lab - G. Sutherland

• Teaching techniques using Tablet PCs – M. Parthum

• Active Learning/Best Practices -

M. Starenko and R. Fasse

Thursday Night Networking Banquet The Conference Networking Banquet will take place at the Radisson Hotel, adjacent to the RIT Campus. The after-dinner banquet presentation will be “Reminiscences of ETA’s 35 Years” Friday Business Meeting The NYSETA Business meeting will be held Friday Morning at the Radisson Hotel. A breakfast buffet will be served. Friday Field Trips: There will be two tours of RIT facilities in the CAST building. The first tour is focuses on the NTID (National Technical Institute for the Deaf) area machine shops, CNC labs. The second tour focuses on the labs facilities associated with LEED Certification. For the latest information on scheduled interest group lectures and conference tours, or to download registration forms, driving directions and a campus map, follow the links to the Conference Website through:

WWW.NYSETA.ORG

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Fall 2008 Conference at RIT - continued

Conference Fees The conference registration fee for NYSETA members is 90 dollars ($90 US) if postmarked by 9/15, or 100 dollars ($100 US), if postmarked after 9/15. The conference registration fee for non-members is 110 dollars ($110 US). Walk-ins are very welcomed. Retired and emeritus NYSETA member can attend for 30 dollars ($30 US). A guest to the Thursday night networking hour and meal is 30 dollars ($30 US). For more information or suggestions contact:

SStteevveenn CCiiccccaarreellllii Rochester Institute of Technology Office voice (585) 475-4736 Fax (585) 475-2178 Email: [email protected]

Conference applications may be mailed to:

Kathy Alhart RIT ECTET, Building 82 Room 2110 78 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623-5604 Fax (585) 475-2178

About the Spring 2008 Conference at Fulton-Montgomery Community College Another great conference at Fulton-Montgomery Community College! The NYSETA membership and executive committee would like to thank conference chair Richard J. Prestopnik of FMC’s Electrical and Computer Technology program for a job well done! We are also grateful to our patrons and conference exhibitors: Studica Inc. (formerly TORCOMP), CADimensions,Inc., Goodheart Willcox Publisher, Tech-ED Systems, Inc., Pearson Education, Allison Associates, Exphil Calibration Labs and Allegheny Educational Systems, Inc.

Opening Remarks The NYSETA conference participants were greeted and extended a warm welcome by Dr. Dustin Swanger, president of FMCC. Plenary Session The plenary session was a presentation on: "Finger Lakes Advanced Manufacturers' Enterprise: A Collaborative Initiative for Workforce and Economic Development in Manufacturing" by Mike Mandina, Chair, Finger Lakes Advanced Manufacturers' Enterprise, (FAME). FAME’s mission is to unify regional manufacturers into a single voice that can address workforce issues and establish a strong network among themselves, various support groups, and educational institutions. The presentation will cover the efforts of FAME, a partnership of manufacturers supported by regional workforce and economic development agencies to stimulate the economy in the Finger Lakes region. Interest Group Sessions Following the plenary session, interest group sessions were presented as follows: Mechanical/Energy/Manufacturing

• A New Approach to Laboratories for Online Courses, John Stratton, Michael Parthum, and David Krispinsky, RIT

• Tolerance Design with Cost Consideration, Atlas Hsie, SUNYIT

Electrical

• A New Approach to Laboratories for Online Courses, John Stratton, Michael Parthum, and David Krispinsky, RIT

• New Signal Processing Techniques for Optimal Bandwidth Utilization, Dr. Chance Glenn, RIT

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Spring 2008 Conference at FMCC – continued Architectural and Civil

• Reduced Delay and Queuing Lead to Energy and Emission Benefits at Roundabouts versus Typical Signalized Intersections, Howard McCulloch, New York State Department of Transportation

• Status of the Hudson River PCB Superfund Site Project, David King, United States Environmental Protection Agency

Combined Interest Group

• Roundtable Discussion on Transfer and Articulation Agreements, moderated by Ken Vandermark, Vermont Tech

The Evening Banquet and Networking Hour The evening banquet was held at the Johnstown Holiday Inn. The guest speaker was Mr. Noel Levee, the City of Johnstown Historian. Mr. Levee gave a wonderful historical presentation on “Advancing the Sap (Trench); the British Siege on Fort Niagara”. Field Trips The Friday Field trips included a tour of the Callaway Golf Ball Plant, and tour of the Gloversville-Johnstown Joint Wastewater Treatment Facility. We were delighted to have the following individuals in attendance: Mark Voisinet, NCCC Marguerite Newton, NCCC John Williams, Alfred State Yogi Jonche, Alfred State Jeff Marshall, Alfred State Peter Pawlik, Buffalo State Slade Gellin, Buffalo State Tony Hotchkiss, Buffalo State Mark Oliver, Monroe CC Joanie Oliver, Guest

Kathleen Gallagher, Nassau CC Fred Schoenfeld, Nassau CC Arthur Haas, Broome CC Ken Vandermark, Vermont Tech Steve Ciccarelli, RIT John Stratton, RIT Michael Putnam, RIT Michael Loudis, Morrisville Atlas Hsie, SUNYIT Carmine Salvo, SUNYIT (ret) Daniel Benincassa, SUNYIT Jayne Baran, SUNYIT Mohamed Rezk, SUNYIT John Campbell, Cayuga CC Christine Waters, Cayuga CC John Longwell, Corning CC Brad Cole, Corning CC Bill Darling, Hudson Valley Richard Prestopnik, Fulton-Mont. John Cohen, Fulton Mont. ___________________________________________

The Friday Morning Business Meeting The breakfast business meeting on Friday morning was held at the Johnstown Holiday Inn. The business meeting was called to order at 9:00 am by President John Campbell. John thanked Fulton-Montgomery County Community College for hosting an excellent conference. John reminded everyone of the importance of supporting the sponsor exhibits. Minutes of the fall 2007 meeting were approved with minor revisions to names. Secretary Jayne Baran reminded everyone that newsletters will no longer be mailed; instead they will be posted on the web at www.nyseta.org. The fall newsletter deadline is September 8, 2008. Vice-President Carmine Salvo noted the following schedule for future conferences and asked everyone to consider hosting a future conference. The executive committee is willing to help.

Fall ‘08 - RIT (new building); Mark your calendars for October 16th-17th.

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The Friday Morning Business Meeting – continued

Spring ’09 Nassau Community College or SUNYIT

Fall ’09 Open Mike Loudis again noted that the deadline for the fall 2008 newsletter submission is September 8, 2008. The quality of the newsletter is a reflection of the quality articles that are coming in. Mike encouraged everyone to keep the articles coming. Treasurer Kathleen Gallagher reported on the current budget numbers: The total current balance as of February 9, 2008: $20,364. The scholarship fund balance is at $6,000 Members can now pay their dues with the conference fees. Kathleen also sends out letters. Steve Ciccarelli (Electrical), Slade Gellin (Mechanical) and Marguerite Newton (Civil/Architecture) summarized the interest group sessions. Officers were elected for a 2-year term: President: John Campbell

Vice-President: John Stratton Treasurer: Kathleen Gallagher Secretary: Jayne Baran

Fred Schoenfeld from the Scholarship Committee reported on the scholarship results. Eleven $300 NYSETA scholarships were awarded. Fred handed the chair’s position over to Ken Vandermark, who had been elected as the chair-elect in spring 2008. Fred has been chair since NYSETA first started awarding scholarships. He said it was an honor to have served all these years. There are many excellent students who deserve recognition. John asked if there were any items for open discussion. Conference participation seems to be lower for spring than for fall. Budgets are often

tighter later in the school year. Consideration should be given to reducing fees or providing travel grants. John again recognized Carmine Salvo and Fred Schoenfeld for their significant contributions to NYSETA, and John again thanked Richard Prestopnik and the executive board for their work in putting together the conference.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 am.

Respectfully submitted, Jayne Baran, Secretary of NYSETA

_______________________________________________ A Letter from the President, John Campbell The last conference at Fulton Montgomery Community College was like a stress relief vacation with the Adirondack Mountains as the background for the host hotel. The conference planning started in a stressful way. We did not have a conference location. To quote Ed Tezak: “I was the overall Stuckie” for this conference. The truth is, the NYSETA Executive Committee worked as a team to assist Richard with this conference. I want to thank Richard Prestopnick for being such a gracious host and stepping up at the last minute to host the conference. Richard and the Executive committee worked as a team and did an outstanding job under a very short deadline. The conference progressed smoothly because of the members of this organization. Kathleen Gallagher handled the registration and financial affairs of the conference. Ed Tezak provided his expertise with our Web Site for the Conference information. John Williams arranged the Plenary Speaker Mike Medina from the Finger Lakes Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise (FAME). Mike stated that “a technical skills set can go anywhere” and reiterated the importance of an educated work force. This message was well received from our organization, because we

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A Letter from the President – continued prepare students for the jobs and opportunities he mentioned in his presentation. The Interest Groups Chairs, (Steve, Marguerite, and Slade) took charge and set up interest group sessions that were professional and informative. One of the best collaboration sessions was the discussion on Transfer and Articulation Agreements mediated by Ken Vandermark. Transfer can be a complex process and it nice to see NYSETA focus on this important issue. The Dinner at the Holiday Inn was excellent. We ended the night with an outstanding and interesting history lesson about Fort Niagara and war tactics. I would like to thank Richard, the Executive Committee, and the entire Fulton Montgomery staff for an excellent conference. It went as smooth as an Adirondack stream or lake in early morning calm.

The way this executive committee works together is the reason they were all voted in for another two year term. I want to thank Yogi and Tony for stepping up to run for VP and campaign stronger than Hillary Clinton, but without the pants suits. Congratulations to Secretary Jayne Baran, Treasurer Kathleen Gallagher, and our new Vice President John Stratton on their election to the executive committee. This team is a lot of fun to work with and I am honored to serve as your President.

I also want to thank Richard for arranging the tour of the Top Flight Golf Plant. After the tour, I had a great time golfing with Richard, Marguerite, and Art. Richard received a new power driver as a gift from his kids. He used that “gift that keeps on giving” to provide us with a lesson on the effects of the proper techniques using a 3 dimensional dynamic loading test to impact a projectile objects with a high degree of repeatability. In other words, for you non-mechanical folks, “he hit the golf ball consistently really far down the middle of the fairway!” It was an experience enhanced by the spectacular view of the Adirondacks from the golf course.

I am looking forward to the conference at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) campus. This year we are celebrating our 35th Anniversary of

this organization. On behalf of the New York State Engineering and Technology Association, I want everyone to contact and invite as many Emeritus Professors and former NYSETA leaders and members to our 35th anniversary. There will be opportunities for networking and discussing the contributions they made as “Founding Fathers” to our organization.

Thanks to Vice President Carmine Salvo for your years of dedication as NYSETA’s longest serving VP. Thank you for the work you did for NYSETA and your friendly way of organizing our conferences. Thank you for your guidance and friendship.

After the fall conference at RIT, NYSETA needs your help hosting a conference. When John Stratton asks you: “Would YOU like to host a conference?” Please say yes. The executive committee can help you if needed.

I hope to see everyone at RIT.

Sincerely, John Campbell President NYSETA

___________________________________________ Letter from the Vice President, John Stratton Thanks so much to Fulton-Montgomery Community College for hosting the spring meeting. This was my first time at FMCC, and it was great to see this fine college. It goes to show that even a very small program can help to host an ETA meeting. Thanks Rich Prestopnik and helps for such a wonderful time. Steve Ciccarelli is giving you the news for RIT this fall. We plan a wonderful event. It is that time again to think about who will be hosting ETA meetings in the next couple of years. Two of our folk applied for grants to help with expenses for meetings, but neither were successful. I expect that we will be going to SUNYIT for spring

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Letter from the Vice President – continued 2009, as it is much less expensive for most of us than Nassau. We will try again for help for Nassau Community College next year. We really like going to Long Island, but it gets expensive. If we can get a grant to help, this would be very beneficial.

We do have a few future dates ready, but many are still open. Please come to the fall meeting ready to volunteer. If you are a small school, the executive committee will help with the plans.

Sincerely, John Stratton, Vice President, NYSETA

_____________________________________________________________________________________ Treasurer’s Report - Kathleen Gallagher Treasurer’s Report Current Balance as of September 1, 2008 is $22,106.81. Interest on our recently matured CD was $408.43. Additional monies have been rolled over into a 13 month CD that will mature in October 2009 ($17,437.13). RIT, our fall 2008 conference host, will accept your $10.00 dues along with your conference fees.

I hope to see you in Rochester! Kathleen Gallagher

_________________________________________________________________________ News from around the State Buffalo State By David Kukulka The BS in MET program at Buffalo State has just completed a curriculum review. New required courses include Engineering Economics, Solid Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Industrial Electronics and Project Management. An MS in Mechanical Engineering Technology is also being finalized this semester. We expect to start taking students into this new program in September 2009. A 5 year, BS/MS program will also be offered. Details will follow after the complete package is approved. SUNY Canton By David Hartle ASCE Steel Bridge Team Continues Winning Legacy

The SUNY Canton American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Steel Bridge Team won fifth place out of the more than 40 colleges and universities at the 2008 National Student Steel Bridge Competition. “The

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SUNY Canton – continued

team performed admirably and left many larger universities wondering what hit them,” noted Paul D. Hitchman, an ASCE Steel Bridge Team Advisor and a SUNY Canton faculty member. “They didn’t make any mistakes and didn’t pick up any penalties.”

The students took first place in the construction speed category with a total build speed of 3 minutes 23 seconds. Each of the top five universities assembled their bridges in less than 5 minutes. “Speed is critical at this level,” Hitchman explained. The fifth-place finish follows the team’s dominating success at the Upstate Regional Competition. The builders and designers have championed their way through 11 wins in the past 14 years.

Presenting Posters at West Point

Robots and fuel cells powered SUNY Canton student research for a recent American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers competition at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Several students in the engineering technology fields took second place for their poster presentation about fuel cell experimentation. Another team of students presented their research about robot design at the conference. "The competition gave our students a wonderful opportunity to participate in professional activities and set their sights on their post-graduate careers," said David G. Wells, Dean of the Canino School of Engineering Technology.

Electricity and Telecommunications

Two of Dr. Stephen E. Frempong’s students won the best presentation award for in the IEEE Region 1 conference in April at Fairleigh Dickinson University, N.J. The topic of their presentation was Electrically Testing Human Reaction Time. Dr. Frempong also attended the ASEE 2008 Annual conference in Pittsburgh, PA in June 2008 where he presented two papers: The Impact of Satellite on Telecommunications Industry Around the World; and the Comparison of Fiber Optics and Satellite Communications.

New Faculty

The SUNY Canton Canino School of Engineering Technology welcomed three new Assistant Professors this year:

Dr. Adrienne Rygel has joined the Civil Construction program. Dr. Rygel most recently worked with the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in Lincoln as a Groundwater Geologist. She earned her bachelor’s at Bucknell University, her master’s at Lehigh University and her doctorate of philosophy in Civil Engineering at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Dr. Lian Tian has joined the Energy Systems program. Ms. Tian was previously an Instructor in the Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering Department at Clarkson University. She received two

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SUNY Canton –continued bachelor’s degrees at Tianjin University, China, a master’s degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, another at Auburn University, and her doctorate in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at Clarkson University.

Dr. Yu Chin Cheng has joined the faculty in the Canino School and will be working in the upcoming Management Information Systems program. Dr. Cheng previously worked at National Central University where he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Management. He received his bachelor’s at Fengchia University, a master’s at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, another at Northwestern University, and his doctorate at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

Recent Renovations

Construction crews have begun the first phase of renovation in Nevaldine Technology Center, home to the Canino School of Engineering Technology. The growth will accommodate high-growth and four-year programs in the Engineering Technology fields.

Clinton Community College, By Al Cordes Clinton Community College's Electronics Technology and Computer Technology programs which were deactivated several years ago, have been officially reactivated. Scott Buffet has been hired as an instructor of Electronics Technology. Scott graduated from Clinton Community College and SUNY Institute of Technology. Clinton is also currently seeking approval for a Wind Technology program, and thanks to the efforts of Janice Padula, has received a $257k NYSERTA grant to help equip our Wind Tech, Industrial Tech and Electronics labs. Hudson Valley Community College By Susan Kilgallon Hudson Valley Community College Students Get Involved with the Community Students Contribute to Tulip Festival Art Display Students in the college's Civil Engineering Technology program made a big contribution to the 60th Annual Albany Tulip Festival this spring. Flotation for the festival’s newest artistic display - a 15 foot pyrotechnic-laden tulip sculpture - was designed, tested and fabricated by the students in the senior-level Hydraulics and Drainage class. The class worked all year long on the floatation devices the sculpture rested on in Albany's Washington Park Lake.

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Hudson Valley Community College – continued

Department Chair Dr. Christine LaPlante said approximately 20 students were involved in the design of the floatation systems that kept the main structure and adjoining lily pads afloat. All components used to create the tulip were recyclable and environmentally sustainable, including the steel used for the tulip sculpture, the raft it floated on, and the six smaller steel lily pad sculptures. Students, staff and faculty are proud of this accomplishment and the hard work that went in to making it happen. It speaks to the reputation of the college that the City of Albany turned to our Civil/Construction program when thinking about taking on this project.

Three Habitat for Humanity Homes Designed By Students Hudson Valley Community College CADD students in Associate Professor Sue Kilgallon’s Architectural Drawing class are on their way to a career in architecture. For several years, students in Kilgallon’s Architectural Drawing class have been given a “real world” classroom assignment to hone their drafting and design skills: design affordable, site and family specific homes for the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. Until this year, none of the designs had actually been built, but this year three of the student-designed homes may be rising in the Capital District.

Kilgallon, who is a licensed architect, has been active with Habitat for Humanity since the early 1990s when she was on the board of a local chapter. When she became a full-time faculty member at the college, she thought it was a natural fit to continue that relationship. “It is a great experience for our students and a great resource for Habitat,” she said. Figure 1: Shannon Podolec's house. Note the ramp on the left. This house has an accessilbe first floor complete with a bedroom. Shannon’s house is to be show cased in the Timber frame conference in Saratoga this coming spring.

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Hudson Valley Community College – continued As part of their curriculum, students in the architectural drawing classes meet with both the director and the project manager from Habitat each semester and go over some of the needs for potential housing. They visit a completed Habitat home and their proposed site. They look at a variety of floor plans for adherence to Habitat’s constraints, consider building code restrictions, meet with the families, visit the site and draw ideas from previous homes and their own ideas of what makes a house a home. For the most part, it’s an exercise meant to give students some real world experience to the coursework they are pursuing.

“We are always looking for creative designs for affordable housing and we’ve been working with Professor Kilgallon’s classes for several years now,” said Habitat construction manager Richard Stone. “The students we’ve worked with from Hudson Valley have been very enthusiastic about this.” Figure 2: Bert Huiest’s house. For this house students had to survey the site, draw the contours and then design a house that would fit this difficult site. “These students are really incredible. They work hard in this class and they really learn a lot,” said Kilgallon. “I’m very proud of them.” All of the designs are reviewed by

Kilgallon before they are forwarded to Habitat for Humanity. Students in Kilgallon’s class use the three-dimensional CAD software Autodesk Revit to create their architectural designs in the college’s newly formed two-year CAD program. This degree prepares students for a career in CAD drafting and helps them find their niche by trying CAD in a variety of applications. HVCC Engineering Technology Programs Program Accredited Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET) has granted Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology programs at Hudson Valley accreditation. New Hires The Civil Construction, Industrial and Mechanical Technologies’ faculty is pleased to announce its new secretary, Ms. Sharon Collis. Sharon brings over 20 years of experience to the position. She can be reached on ext. 7355.

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HVCC Engineering Technology Programs – continued New Programs Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) has been expanded to a two-year degree program. The CAD Certificate program at Hudson Valley, formerly known as the Drafting Certificate Program, is an intensive training program that simulates the work setting and prepares you for a position as an entry-level CAD technician. This program uses much of the coursework from our former Computer Integrated Technology and Industrial Technology programs however has added additional cutting edge CAD programs to this degree. The new Architectural Technology (A.A.S.) program recently saw its first graduating class in May 2008. The curriculum is designed to provide technically trained personnel for the building construction industry and its interrelated fields of architecture and engineering at a level between the skilled artisan and the professional engineer and architect. Manufacturing Technical Systems prepares graduates to achieve immediate employment working with many of today's high-tech machining processes that produce tooling, and components used in the manufacturing of everything from electronics and semi-conductors to power generators and aerospace components. The Overhead Electric Line Worker Certificate program was developed in response to the nationwide demand for overhead electric line workers and began this past fall. The electric utility industry is facing a critical shortage of qualified workers, specifically line mechanics and technicians. The 36 credit Overhead Electric Line Worker Certificate program consists of new and existing courses in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance A.O.S. degree program.

The Photovoltaic Installation Certificate program was formed after a partnership between the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the college. The program consists of required and elective courses, which include a basic AC/DC electricity course and residential and commercial construction wiring courses which serve as a foundation for two courses in PV theory and practice. Those who complete the training will be prepared to take the Photovoltaic Certificate of Knowledge exam administered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), and be eligible for employment in the Photovoltaic field.

Morrisville State College By assorted contributors MSC gets $2M from DOL for Renewable Energy Morrisville State College has been awarded a 2 million dollar grant from the Department of Labor to create a Renewable Energy Training Center and associated programs that will serve as a workforce and economic development catalyst in Central Upstate New York. The DOL selected 69 grant recipients from 341 applications across the nation under the President’s Community Based Job Training Grants Initiative. The initiative is designed to improve the ability of colleges to provide their region’s workers with the skills needed to enter growing industries. Alternate energy concepts combine two of Morrisville’s historical strengths: agriculture and technology. Several projects and initiatives, including a wind turbine, anaerobic methane digester and research on biodiesel feedstock, provide real-world learning laboratories to students in several programs of study and also serve as energy sources for the campus.

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Morrisville State College – continued MSC, O’Brien & Gere, and ESF team up to build a self-powered Greenhouse The farm of the future is a long way from 60 acres and a plow. As envisioned by a team of CNY engineers, and university leaders, it is a soil-less, climate controlled, multi level greenhouse that not only produces fish and vegetables, but heat and electricity too. Such a farm could operate on a downtown lot, as easily as in a country field. The O’Brien & Gere Engineering firm of Dewitt is joining forces with Morrisville State College on the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry to bring the vision to reality. Their goal is to form a new company to develop large greenhouse facilities that combine fish farming, hydroponic vegetable cultivation and energy production. The plan will took a first step off the drawing board this summer when Morrisville began work on a small greenhouse to begin testing components of the system. If the testing goes well, the partners plan to recruit one or more investors and found a new company; the company will then build a one-acre $3M pilot plant in CNY to begin commercial operations. Two MSC Faculty/Staff members honored by SUNY Chancellor Two MSC Faculty/Staff members were recently honored by the State University of NY and Interim SUNY Chancellor Dr. John B. Clark. Receiving the Chancellor’s award for Excellence in Teaching is Wayne Hausknecht, of Eaton. Hausknecht, an assistant professor of wood products technology, has worked at MSC since 1985 holding positions including interim vice president for academics, interim dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, dean of the School of Science and Technology, and chair of both Agricultural Engineering and Wood Products Technology departments. His years of knowledge working in the wood technology field and environmental and forestry agencies have forged important partnerships with industry and have brought valuable expertise to his classroom, where he has been recognized with numerous awards for his excellence in teaching and commitment to industry. Receiving the Chancellor’s award for Excellence in Professional Service is Jerome “Jay” Caretti of Morrisville. Caretti is an instructional support associate in the Electrical Engineering Technology Program, and has worked at MSC since 1982. During his tenure he advised the electronics club, served as a faculty counselor for the Electrical Engineering Technology Club, and has developed and taught an array of courses. His technical expertise has led to the design and construction of numerous electronic trainers, chassis, and components for laboratory and classroom use. Known for his efforts in improving the college’s observatory, Caretti supervised student volunteers in the restoration of the Physic Department’s 100 year old Schelter telescope. Three MSC students receive SUNY Chancellor’s Award Three Morrisville State College Students have received one of SUNY’s most prestigious awards. They were honored in Albany with the 2008 SUNY-wide Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence based on their outstanding academic achievement and service and leadership on campus, and in their community. Award winners include: Gretchen Cramer of Vermontville, Michigan, a humanities and social science associate degree major, Alexander Parsons of Pittsford, NY, an architectural and design associate degree major, and David Sookey, of Adams, NY, an equine science and management bachelor of science degree major.

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Morrisville State College – continued Morrisville EET Professor receives Distinguished Faculty Award. Joseph Coppola, of Morrisville’s Electrical Engineering Technology program was awarded the College’s Distinguished Faculty award. The Morrisville State College Distinguished Faculty Award is presented to a faculty member who has displayed professional growth, personal and professional achievement, and has provided outstanding service to the college. Coppola’s dedication to students in their academic and extracurricular pursuits is further evidenced by his classroom efforts, such as developing a robot for students to work on and to enhance learning opportunities. Joseph also reached out on campus as an active member of various committees, including the campus judicial board, faculty congress, and academic affairs. He has also assisted with program and course development. In his community, Coppola has worked with the Fayetteville Manlius School Board Advisory Committee on Gifted Education, serves on the Manlius Historical Society Program Committee, and has served as an advisor to the Science Olympiad Team in the Fayetteville Manlius School System. His volunteer work includes work done with the Manlius Historical Society Museum and the Citizens Learning in the Community. Rochester Institute of Technology By assorted contributors RIT’s College of Applied Science and Technology is growing! Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT's) College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is currently seeking qualified applicants for five tenure-track, instructional faculty positions in its engineering technology area. The first opening is in CAST’s civil engineering technology, environmental management and safety (CETEMS) department. Successful applicants for this current opening will meet these minimum requirements:

? Ph.D. or earned doctorate in a related field or ABD with completion date prior to September 1, 2009 ? Demonstrated knowledge in civil engineering or construction field ? Three years current industrial experience in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or construction

field The second and third openings are in CAST’s electrical, computer and telecommunications engineering technology (ECTET) department. Successful applicants for the first ECTET position will meet these minimum requirements:

? Three years relevant industrial experience ? Current technical background ? Ph.D. or earned doctorate in a related field or ABD with completion date prior to September 1, 2009 ? Experience in VHDL/Verilog design ? Experience in FPGA or ASIC design

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Rochester Institute of Technology - continued Successful applicants for the second ECTET position will meet these minimum requirements:

? Three years relevant industrial experience ? Current technical background ? Ph.D. or earned doctorate in a related field or ABD with completion date prior to September 1, 2009 ? Design or systems engineering expertise in one or both of the following areas:

– Power systems – Analog and digital systems

The fourth and fifth openings are in CAST’s manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology/packaging science (MMET/PS) department. Successful applicants for the first MMET/PS opening will meet these minimum requirements:

? Three years relevant industrial experience ? Current technical background ? Ph.D. or earned doctorate in a related field or ABD with completion date prior to September 1, 2009 ? Demonstrated knowledge in thermodynamics, energy applications, instrumentation, sensors, and controls

Successful applicants for the second MMET/PS position will meet these minimum requirements:

? Three years relevant industrial experience ? Current technical background ? Ph.D. or earned doctorate in a related field or ABD with completion date prior to September 1, 2009 ? Demonstrated knowledge in automation, PLCs, CNC, production operations, and manufacturing processes

All qualified and interested candidates should visit the CAST website at www.rit.edu/cast for complete job postings and application information. Some News from the RIT ET departments ET2 Program

Department Chair Mike Eastman was co-pi on an NSF grant proposal that awarded RIT a four year, $599,972 grant to increase substantially the number of high technology workers and to develop high-quality professionals in selected fields. These scholarships will be awarded to full-time transfer students matriculated in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology and Packaging Science, Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering Technology.

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Rochester Institute of Technology - continued

Scholarship and Professional development a priority –

FEAD Grants awarded ECTET Faculty –

JIM HURNY - MATLAB training course

MARK INDELICATO - Pro-Tools Certification

JEANNE CHRISTMAN - 28th International Lilly Conference on College Teaching

TOM YOUNG - Digital Signal Processing System Design

WARREN KOONTZ - Optical Fiber Conference Workshops New Faculty Member – Working on Grant Proposal

Dr. Clark Hochgraf, recently hired in the ECTET department is co-pi on a grant seeking funding of $571k for research that will bring hydrogen fueled automobiles closer to market. The research focuses on an innovative approach to achieving a tenfold reduction in the cost of monitoring individual cells in a fuel cell system. Full-time - Adjunct Faculty – working together !

TET faculty member, Prof. Mark Indelicato and adjunct Rick Wyffels are collaborating on course development in audio and video recording that they hope will lead to a minor. New Book Telecommunications Engineering Technology Professor Ron Fulle is finishing his Telecom Policy textbook, Passing a Milestone - -The History and Evolution of Telecommunications in the U.S., with Special Emphasis on the 25 Years after Divestiture. The RIT Press will publish it in 2009. The break-up of the Bell System occurred on 1/1/1984 and 2009 marks the 25th anniversary of this event. CAST Building Awarded Gold LEED Certification The new College of Applied Science and Technology building has officially turned “green,” earning the U.S. Green Building Council’s Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. LEED is the most widely accepted rating system for evaluating sustainable, high-performance buildings and gold is the second highest of four levels of LEED certification. The College of Applied Science and Technology building is just the 16th building in New York state to achieve this level of environmental recognition. It is the second university building to earn the honor. “This type of recognition demonstrates that RIT does not just preach sustainability, we embrace sustainability,” says RIT President Bill Destler. “We look forward to continuing to lead the world toward a sustainable future.” The building excelled in the “Innovation in Design” category, where it was commended for providing sustainable educational opportunities, implementing a green cleaning program and establishing a curriculum that uses the

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Rochester Institute of Technology - continued building as a teaching tool. “Not only will our new building benefit the environment, but the learning that takes place within the building will also benefit the environment for years to come,” says Fred Walker, dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology. “That’s what makes us most proud.” SUNY Institute of Technology (SUNYIT), Utica, NY Compiled by Jayne Baran from various sources

New SUNYIT President

Bjong Wolf Yeigh, Ph.D., comes to SUNYIT from Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., where he served as vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty; he previously served as engineering dean at Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. Prior to leading the engineering and technology college at Saint Louis University, Yeigh held the post of assistant provost for science and technology at Yale University, where he managed and oversaw academic facilities, research, budget and faculty programs in the natural and social sciences. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a tactical intelligence officer for Fighter Squadron Seventy-Four (VF-74) aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-60) in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. While on active duty, Yeigh completed Strike Lead Attack Training Syllabus (SLATS), Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun), Navy Electronic Officer Course, and Navy and Marine Corp Intelligence Training.

He has earned the following degrees: M.A. and Ph.D. in civil engineering and operations research from Princeton University; M.S. in mechanical engineering from Stanford University; A.B. in engineering science from Dartmouth College; and a graduate certificate in science and technology policy from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University. He was elected a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and serves on several national and state boards for engineering, economic development, public policy and education.

NSF Grant

Dr. Sala Qazi (PI) of SUNY Institute of Technology and Professor R. Decker (Co-PI) of Mohawk Valley Community College both of Utica, NY, were jointly awarded a $1999, 000 grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in May 2008. The award is given under the Course Curriculum Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program of NSF for a nanotechnology project “Instructional Laboratory for Visualization and Manipulation of Nanoscale Components for Engineering Technology Students.”

The grant will be used to acquire low cost atomic force microscopes and software tools to develop learning material and hands-on experimental facilities for students and faculty. The proposed lab will also provide hands-on experience in existing and newly introduced nanotechnology and semiconductor manufacturing technology courses at SUNYIT and MVCC, both of which offer practice-oriented Technology Accreditation Commission Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET) programs.” “The goal of preparing teaching material that will train students and faculty in the fields of visualization and manipulation of nanoscale components will also help educate a growing workforce in the field of nanotechnology,” Qazi said. “We view the project as a first step toward preparing academic programs to support nanotechnology and ‘clean technology’ industries.”

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SUNY Institute of Technology - continued

Mohawk Valley EDGE is actively pursuing potential nanotechnology tenants for the Marcy Nano Center at SUNYIT, a 300-acre site on campus property in the Town of Marcy. A recent study showed that a microchip fabrication facility would generate more than 5,500 jobs and generate hundreds of millions of dollars in regional economic activity.

SUNYIT Baja Team Places 26th in World Challenge Event

Eight students at SUNYIT competed in the 2008 Baja SAE Montreal World Challenge June 11-14, placing 26 out of 120 universities from around the world. “This is only the second time a SUNYIT team has competed in this international event,” said Daniel K. Jones, associate professor and the group’s adviser. “Finishing in 26th place was a tremendous accomplishment as our students were competing against some of the world’s top colleges and universities.”

The Baja competition is sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), an international engineering society with more than 80,000 members, to encourage and support excellence in engineering education. For three years, the SUNYIT SAE team has designed, built, and tested a rugged off-road Baja vehicle, raising more than $10,000 to fund the project. The competition culminated in an academic sports event that lasted four days, and the students worked 14 to 16 hours each day to overcome numerous obstacles.

Jones said competitors were scored according to the performance of their vehicles in several categories: acceleration, hill climb, log pull, maneuverability, suspension and traction, cost, design, and a four-hour endurance race.

SUNYIT team members are: James Corbett, Glenmont; Eric Hitchcock, Minerva; Adam Nugent, Cicero; Robbie Pazdur, Chatham; Mathew Robinson, Silver Creek; Jim Sanborn, Weare, N.H.; Ryan Sarka, Sloatsburg; and Ben Tucker, Swain. All are students in the mechanical engineering technology program except Hitchcock, who is a civil engineering technology major.

SummerITeens Camps

Several summer camps for teens and teachers were held this summer 2008 at SUNYIT. “SummerITeens” gives area students the opportunity to learn new topics they don't usually see in their home schools. SummerITeens courses use a hands-on approach introducing concepts, linking classroom work with its real-world application by modified experiments, taking field trips to local organizations and visiting with area professionals from relevant fields. In a SummerITeens camp, participants expand their career horizons, meet and work informally with SUNYIT Faculty and Instructors, get to know like-minded students from other districts in the Mohawk Valley, and enjoy many of the fine facilities associated with our beautiful campus.

The camp topics this summer were digital photography, Lego robotics, advanced robotics, and girl’s math and science.

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NYSETA Institutional Representatives If you would like to take over as IR for your institution send an Email with a statement to that effect to Jayne Baran, ETA Secretary at: W: 315.792.7542, Fax: 315.792.7800, or E-mail: [email protected]

Institution Institutional Representative Adirondack Community College…………. Diane Dalto Alfred, SUNY College of Technology......... Ron Nichols Bronx Community College.................. Nasser Abdellatif Broome Community College................. Arthur Haas Buffalo State, SUNY College ............ Peter Pawlik, Anthony Hotchkiss Canton, SUNY College of Technology.... David Hartle Cayuga Community College.................... John Campbell Clinton Community College .................... Al Cordes Corning Community College................... Shawn Kennerson Delhi, SUNY College of Tech................. ? DeVry Institute of Technology………… Robert Brunson Dutchess Communuity College............... James Brazee Erie Community College North....... Vincent Kassab Excelsior College………………………. Bob Moore Farmingdale, SUNY College of Tech..... Jeff Hartman Finger Lakes Community College……… Marsha Walton Fulton-Montgomery Community Coll....... Richard Prestopnik Herkimer County Community College..... ? Hudson Valley Community College......... Susan Kilgallon ITT Technical Institute (Getzville)……… Fran Olgletree Jamestown Community College................ Charles Rondeau Mohawk Valley Community College......... Bryan Alguire Monroe County Community College.......... Mark Oliver Morrisville State College………………… Ms. Christine Cring, Nassau County Community College........... Fred Schoenfeld New York City Technical College............. Gerada Shields Niagara County Community College......... Charles Fowle Onondaga County Community College..... Ramesh Gaonkar Orange County Community College.......... Arlin Bartlett Queensborough Community College......... Stuart Asser. Rochester Institute of Technology............. Martin Gordon Rockland Community College .................. Morton Leifer Schenectady County Community College... Ruth McEvoy Suffolk County Community College.......... Peter Maritato SUNY Environ Sci/ Forestry at Syracuse.. George Kyanka SUNY Institute Of Technology @ Utica – Rome…………………… Mme. Jayne Baran Technical Career Institutes Inc.................. Jerome Zornesky Tompkins Cortland Community College... Charles Bechtold US Merchant Marine Academy ................. Charles Hubert Vaughn College of Aeronautics (Flushing).. Andrew Grossfield Vermont Technical College................. Ken Vandermark Westchester Community College ................ Raymond Mignogna

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About Our Next Newsletter…. Our Next Newsletter will be distributed the third week of February 2009. Articles received prior to February 9th, will be included. You’ll notice that more space is being allotted to colleges in “News from around the State,” even allowing the inclusion of modestly sized photographs or diagrams. In as much as the newsletter is to be downloaded from the web and not mailed (at great cost), I welcome the opportunity for the newsletter be the NYS Engineering Technology educator’s journal of record. Your articles are welcome, and greatly appreciated. Your NYSETA Colleagues and I would be delighted to hear of anything of special interest happening on your campus such as: 1. New curricula being considered, 2. Changes in your staff, 3. Grant activities, successful or not, 4. New technology authors on your staff, 5. Engineering Technology teaching positions open at your college, 6. New Technical facilities planned or under construction on your campus 7. Recent retirements, promotions, or other staff changes on your campus, 8. TAC-ABET accreditation visits, and, 9. Noteworthy awards to personnel or students. You may email articles to the editor at: [email protected] I receive lots of spam and lots of other unwanted e-mail, and delete most of it immediately, so be sure to type “NYSETA NEWSLETTER” as the subject of your e-mail. You are also welcomed to send paper copies of your articles to:

Michael J. Loudis NYSETA Newsletter, Morrisville State College, Galbreath Hall, Morrisville, NY 13408

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The NYSETA FALL ‘08 Conference

at the Rochester Institute of Technology

October 16th & 17th, 2008

Visit the Fall ‘08 Conference Website! Follow the links to the Conference Website through:

WWW.NYSETA.ORG The conference website includes registration forms for the conference, driving directions to the campus and other information and updates.

Hotel Rooms are available at

The Radisson Hotel,

at a special conference rate of $94 per night (single or double).

Register before 10/1/08.

The Radisson Hotel, 175 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623

(585) 475-1910 or (888) 201-1718

(Be sure to tell them that you are eligible for the

Special NYSETA conference rate!)

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