The Alfred State Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) team in partnership with Dream It Do It for Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties hosted 16 Alfred-Almond Students in grades 9-12 interested in the manufacturing field.
After touring ASK Chemicals in Alfred Station, the group came to Alfred State for a tour, lunch, and hands-on learning in the Engineering Technology building.
“The hands-on learning bridges the gap with the theory so that when you are working in the field for your job, you already have that base to build off of.”
Allison DeGraff
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“We are enriching the opportunities for SUNY Niagara students by introducing guaranteed admissions pathway into Alfred State’s bachelor’s degree program. This means students can begin their academic journey knowing that their next step to a four-year degree is not only possible but promised.”
Carrie Cokely
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“I feel like we have really shown what you can accomplish within the set bounds and design criteria that we were given for senior projects. I really hope to come back one day and see even greater future senior projects.”
Steffen Burkhardt
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“Visits like this bring the material science concepts we discuss in class to life. Factory tours give our students a strong understanding of how metallurgy and applied engineering converge in the field.”
Aaron Straus
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“I am into math and science, so I like problem solving. I like that the labs are hands-on, which give me the chance to fully understand what is being taught. The labs really go with the lectures. You are learning something and then you are learning it again in a way that will be useful outside of college.”
Marina Miketish
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"Projects like these are great opportunities for our students to take the knowledge learned in the classroom and apply it to real life situations. It is great to have advisory board members return to campus to learn about these projects and serve as judges. The input they give the students just adds to the experience."
Aric Bryant
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“An engineer has worked on everything that you see. If you want to make a difference in some way, small or large, or you want to help create things that are going to improve people’s lives, engineering is that position for you.”
Aric Bryant
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“I love the labs that we get to apply what we were learning in the classrooms. Working on projects with other classmates really helped instill what I learned from the professors. The professors really care about your education and will help you any wat that they can.”
Brandon Clark
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“There are so many high-quality professors that have worked in the industry. The class sizes are small, and the professors can help. We learn everything during lectures and put them to use on paper and then we go into labs and use apparatuses and do experiments using actual tools."
Bee Williams
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