Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology

Aftuck, Bryant and Ray honored with Advising Excellence Award

Daniel Aftuck, Aric Bryant, and David Ray were named the recipients of the Advising Excellence award at Alfred State’s annual recognition ceremony. Read Article

Alfred State partner Alstom leads US rail car manufacturing

“Alfred State College is so proud of our long-standing relationship with Alstom. Not only does our college provide a pipeline of new highly skilled professionals ready for hire, but the innovation and cutting-edge technology at Alstom is also a real-world working lab for us." Dr. Steven Mauro Read Article

WNY Works builds skills to launch fulfilling careers

“WNY Works is a collaborative effort to heighten awareness and interest in associate degrees, certificates, and non-credit training to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for individuals to launch high-demand careers. The goal of this effort, in part, is to reframe perceptions of learning opportunities that lead to careers such as highly skilled trades and technical opportunities in manufacturing.” Betsy Penrose - VP of ASC Enrollment Management Read Article

Gabriel Cooks honored as a Newman Civic Fellow

“It humbles me not only to serve others without expecting reimbursement but also to be able to motivate those around me to help others and to understand and respect counterparts in different aspects of their lives.” Gabriel Cooks Read Article

Zielinski shares Entrepreneurship Spirit with Current Students

Alfred State alum Reuben Zielinski ’82 returned to campus and shared his story of entrepreneurship to current students from the School of Architecture, Management & Engineering Technology (SAMET). Read Article

Team Eco Guys, Inc. wins Startup Allegany Collegiate Competition

The Alfred State College team of Zackary Martin and David Benson teamed up to win the 2nd annual Allegany County Startup Collegiate Competition.  Read Article

Dr. Rashidi making a big difference with small technology

Dr. Reza Rashidi, an associate professor and chair of the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology Department, has made a career out of making big differences with little devices. Read Article

Alfred State grad promoted to engineering manager at Cutco

Mike Meyers Jr., a 2000 graduate of Alfred State’s mechanical engineering technology program, was recently promoted to engineering manager at Cutco Cutlery Corporation. Read Article

Students participate in Firefighting Robot Competition

Over a dozen Alfred State students recently put their engineering skills and knowledge to the test during the college’s annual Firefighting Robot Competition. Read Article

ASC engineering students developing innovative energy harvesting devices

From face masks that can monitor the wearer’s temperature, to light-up vests that make it safe to run at night, Alfred State College (ASC) engineering students have been working on some incredible energy harvesting devices that have real-world applications.  Read Article