Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology

Bee Williams (Canberra, Australia) always wanted to study abroad and her passion for basketball and mechanical engineering led her to Alfred State. She has experienced new things, gained leadership experience, and is excited to see what the future holds for her.

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Mechanical Engineering Technology major Daneil Newman (Bronx, NY) is ready to start his career after enjoying his program and the environment at Alfred State.

“I chose Alfred State because of the hands-on opportunities that I get here and the affordability of the college. I chose mechanical engineering because I like to take things apart and see how things work inside. I also like the design aspect of mechanical systems.”

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Rafael Class (Bronx, NY) wants to make his mother proud as he pursues his degree in electrical engineering technology while playing on the Alfred State football team.

“I chose Alfred State because when I came on my visit, I was very impressed with the academic support system that they offered to students on campus. The football coach recruited me, and it just seemed like a good fit for me.”

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Gabriel Cooks has always had an interest in fixing and tinkering with things. That desire led him to Alfred State and the Mechanical Engineering Technology program.

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“Alfred State allows students the opportunity to get a more hands-on knowledge-based knowledge set. We get to do a lot more hands-on based things and I think that is more applicable to working in the industry.”

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

Given annually, the Advising Excellence award recognizes Alfred State college faculty advisors who have gone above and beyond to positively impact a student’s college experience. Students nominated the honorees and a professor from each of the college’s three schools were honored.

Western New York’s economy only grows based on the strength of a highly skilled workforce and that means high-paying jobs. This connection between economic and educational resources is evident in the strong partnerships between Alfred State College (ASC) and Alstom, a leader in transportation and mobility innovation. 

Three State University of New York (SUNY) colleges have joined forces to help employers eager to hire along with workers ready to learn the needed skills for advanced manufacturing careers.

Alfred State College mechanical engineering technology student Gabriel Cooks (Brooklyn, NY) has been honored by being named a Newman Civic Fellow. The fellowship is run by Campus Compact, a Boston-based non-profit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education.

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).

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

Martin and Benson created “Eco Guys, Inc.” and were mentored by Boh Ruffin (Corning Inc.), Reza Rashidi (associate professor of mechanical engineering technology), and Tim Cochran (professor of mechanical and electrical engineering technology). The pair won a $5,000 grand prize.