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Alfred State dedicates Bethesda Foundation Imaging Suite

Mon, May 2nd, 2016

Thanks to the continued generosity of the Bethesda Foundation, Alfred State was able to recently provide its radiologic technology students with an imaging suite.

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Regional Science and Technology Fair showcases dozens of student projects

Thu, Apr 14th, 2016

A total of 85 science and technology projects completed by students from 14 local school districts were on display for judging and viewing April 8 at Alfred State’s 17th annual Regional Science and Technology Fair.

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Chemistry faculty member discovers interesting properties of metal surfaces

Mon, Apr 11th, 2016

While working with theoretical computations, Physical and Life Sciences Assistant Professor Scott Simpson noticed that copper interacted with an organic molecule called p-benzoquinonemonoimine in a different way compared to some other metals. This led to a hypothesis that copper actually strengthens the bonds of the molecule.

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AAS in medical sonography now offered

Tue, Mar 29th, 2016

Dr. Skip Sullivan, president of Alfred State, said, “We are excited to add diagnostic medical sonography to our health-care related academic offerings, particularly given the projected job growth of this field in the coming years."

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Forensic science technology program now fully accredited

Tue, Mar 22nd, 2016

The forensic science technology program has recently obtained full accreditation status from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC), becoming one of only 20 FEPAC-accredited bachelor-level programs within the field nationwide.

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Bethesda Foundation donates $50,000 to radiologic technology program

Mon, Dec 7th, 2015

Continuing to support Alfred State and its health care-related academic offerings, the Bethesda Foundation recently contributed $50,000 to the college’s new radiologic technology program.

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New two-year radiologic technology program available

Wed, Jul 8th, 2015

The program prepares qualified students to become health care professionals who administer ionizing radiation (X-rays) to produce photographic and digital anatomical images for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research applications. Students will complete both didactic classes on campus and clinical rotations at area hospitals.

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Retired Associate Professor Dr. Steven Jakobi publishes collection of non-fiction short stories

Wed, May 20th, 2015

The 28 essays cover the spectrum of life forms, from bacteria and fungi, to plants and animals.

Photo 2 Alfred State President and Grand Prize Winner.

15th Annual Regional Science and Technology Fair Winners Announced

Fri, Apr 11th, 2014

A total of 77 students presented their projects to the judges for a chance at $1,590 in prize money.

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Student displays judged at Science and Technology Fair

Wed, Apr 17th, 2013

Student displays from six local school districts (Prattsburgh, Hinsdale, Addison, Andover, Canaseraga, Homeschool) were judged at Alfred State’s 14th Annual Regional Science and Technology Fair.