School of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Steven Jakobi Publishes Articles

Dr. Steven Jakobi, associate professor, recently had two article published in refereed journals: “Little Monkeys on the Grass…How People For and Against Evolution Fail to Understand the Theory of Evolution,” Journal of Evolution and Outreach, Vol 3, Number 3, 2010; and “An Inexpensive and Safe Experiment to Demonstrate Koch’s Postulates Using Citrus Fruit,” Journal of Biological Education, Vol 44, Number 4, 2010. Read Article

Dean Appointed IDP Education Coordinator for Architectural Programs

The Intern Development Program, or IDP, is a nationally recognized architectural internship program administered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). It is required for becoming an architect in New York State. Read Article

Students Volunteer Saturdays at Comfort House of Allegany

More than 45 freshmen and seniors enrolled in the electrical construction and maintenance electrician program at the School of Applied Technology have donated their Saturdays to rough wire the Comfort House of Allegany (Hart House) which is planned as a home to provide care and ass Read Article

Nursing Dept. Continues “Pay It Forward” Philosophy

The Alfred State College Nursing Department continued its “Pay It Forward” philosophy through the awarding of its fifth annual round of “Pay It Forward” scholarships, established during the fall 2006 semester and presented to this year’s recipient, senior nursing student Laura Babcock, Wellsville. Read Article

ASC to Host Third Annual Technology Challenge

The competition is technically a two-day event intended to provide an opportunity for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to showcase their technology and business skills. The competition includes three aspects: --the design and construction of a solar oven; --the redesign and construction of a robot; and --the production of a business plan for system. Read Article

ASC Regional Science and Technology Fair, March 25

Science and Technology Fair entries from regional junior and senior high school students will be judged in the following categories: agriculture, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, computers, earth sciences, engineering, environmental science, forensic science, health, and medicine. Entries will be divided into junior (grades 7-9), senior (10-12), and novice (4-6) categories. Read Article

Students Preparing for Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

The Alfred State College Cyber Defense team consists of the following members: Michael Romano, Middletown, team captain; Franklin Herrneckar, Andover, team liaison; Benjamin Andrews, Harpursville; Timothy Gonzalez, Norwich; Shane Canaski, Arcade; Joshua Fechter, Corfu; Roosevelt Marthel, Brooklyn; Matthew Merriam, Friendship; Adam Schraner, Ronkonkoma; Michael Starr, Tonawanda; Adam Worth, Pembroke; and Amelio Wright, Arcade. Read Article

Mardi Gras Celebration, Tuesday, March 8

Masked wait staff will serve patrons at tables decked out in bright colors designed to evoke a Mardi Gras atmosphere; musical jazz selections will provide additional ambience. Guests will receive complimentary Mardi Gras beads in the traditional colors of green, gold, and purple. Read Article

Third Edition of Bartholomew-Green's 3-2-1 Code It! Published

The textbook combines ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding concepts into one convenient package that offers a level of detail suitable for beginning and more experienced coders alike. Read Article

Jim Keady to Speak on Sweatshops and Social Justice

Keady’s presentation, “Behind the Swoosh: Sweatshops and Social Justice,” recounts his experience of spending one month in an Indonesian slum living with Nike factory workers on $1.25 per day, a typical wage, and his decades-long effort to end sweatshop abuses. He will also show audience members what they can do to get involved and join this fight for justice. Read Article