Best of Tech Award Winners Announced
The following students have been named 2006 Best of Tech Award winners and were candidates for the prestigious 2006 Tech Scholar Award. The selection for the Best of Tech Award is based on superior academic achievement and accomplishment in the individual technologies.
Best of Tech:
John Gagliardi, Advanced Automotive Technology, AS
David Salo, Architectural Building and Engineering Technology, AS
Jay Bowen, Architectural Building and Engineering Technology, BS
Lewis Bisono, Automotive Technology, AS
James Johnson, Automotive Collision Repair Technology, AS
Michael Greely, Building Construction and Cabinetmaking Technology, AS
Emily Schaller, Business Management Technology, AS
Rashida Ming, Business Management Technology, BS
Laura Miraldes, Clinical Medical Assistant Technology, AS
Daniel McCarthy, Digital Recording Arts Technology, BS
James Murdocco, Jr, Electrical Technology, AS
Heather Gaouette, Electronics Engineering Technology, AS
Chuck Harter, Electronics Engineering Technology, BS
Ben Atwood, Information Technology, AS
Jeremy Cargilo, Information Technology, BS
Carina Champigny, Interior Design Technology, BS
Brian Gustafson, Marine Technology, AS
Evan Dubuc, Mechanical Engineering Technology, AS
Donald Foisy, Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS
Christopher Smith, Multimedia and Web Design Technology, AS
Marc Vieira, Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, AS
Pauline Braden, Plumbing/Heating/Gas Technology, AS
Robert Kuliga, Surgical Technology, AS
Diane Stigers, Video and Radio Production Technology, AS
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The Tech Scholar Award is the most prestigious award granted by New England Institute of Technology. The recipients are chosen by a review committee and selected for their outstanding achievements.
Tech Scholars:
David Salo, Architectural Building and Engineering Technology, AS
Heather Gaouette, Electronics Engineering Technology, AS
Marc Vieira, Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, AS
Pauline Braden, Plumbing/Heating/Gas Technology, AS
Robert Kuliga, Surgical Technology, AS
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The following students have been named 2006 Best of Humanities and Social Science Award winners. These selections were based on scholarly achievement in the humanities and social science concentrations.
Best of Humanities and Social Science:
Justin Lebel, Electronics Engineering Technology, BS
Linda Lemons, Architectural Building and Engineering Technology, AS
David Salo, Architectural Building and Engineering Technology, AS
Connecticut Technical High Schools
Under newly formed articulation agreements between New England Institute of Technology and the Connecticut Technical High School System, students taking specific courses in the technical programs at any of the 18 Connecticut technical high schools may earn college credit through the Advanced Tech Program at the college.
“By transferring credits, students may receive advanced standing and reduce the costs of tuition,” said Tara Totoro, Assistant Coordinator of High School Programs at New England Institute of Technology. “Advanced Tech will offer students an opportunity for a head start in a career area and also get them involved in a post-secondary education with a specific direction in mind.”
Judith Thompson, Assistant Superintendent of the Connecticut Technical High School System, said, “Earning college credit while in high school is an outstanding opportunity for students planning to pursue careers in the technical fields.”
Students taking specific courses at any Connecticut Technical High School may earn college credits toward an associate degree in the following programs: Architectural Building Engineering Technology, Automotive Technology, Automotive Collision Repair Technology, Building Construction/Cabinetmaking Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Refrigeration/Air Conditioning/Heating Technology.
We congratulate the administration at the Connecticut Technical High School System for offering this opportunity to their students.
(standing l-r) Marlene Nickerson, NEIT High School Admissions Officer; Tara Totoro, NEIT High School Program Assistant, Heidi Balch, CT State SkillsUSA Director, Manufacturing Consultant for CT Dept. of Ed. (seated) Seth Kurn, NEIT Executive Vice President and Judith Thompson, Assistant Superintendent