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Pictured (L to R):Lashanna Taylor, Joel Dunham, Jennifer Kingma,
President Richard Gouse, Erin Scanlon, Elizabeth Scotto
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Members
of the Fandetti family and scholarship recipient. (L to R):
Madison and Lynn DeSousa, Deborah Lussier, Diana Fandetti, Jennifer
Kingma ($1400 Recipient)
Back: President Richard Gouse
Not present: Jason Aguiar ($1400 Recipient) |
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to scholarship recipients
New
England Institute of Technology held a scholarship awards
presentation ceremony on Friday, December 12. Seven students
were selected to receive awards. Also present were members
of the Fandetti family to present the first ever Matthew J.
Fandetti Scholarship. This scholarship was made possible on
behalf of the generosity of the Providence Journal. Matthew
J. Fandetti was a nine-year employee of the Providence Journal
and had been near completion in New England Tech's Plumbing
and Heating Associate Degree program at the time of his death
at age 29.
The
award recipients follow:
Textron
Scholarship: Erin Scanlon, Computer Information Systems Technology
Matthew J. Fendetti Memorial Scholarship: Jason Aguiar, Multimedia
and Web Design Technology; and Jennifer Kingma, Computer Information
Systems Technology
Dr. Richard Wertz Memorial Scholarship: Lashanna Taylor, Computer
Information Systems Technology; and Elizabeth Scotto, Business
Management Technology
Stephen Dumont Memorial Scholarship: Joel Dunham, Electronics
Technology
New England Mechanical Services Inc. Scholarship: Lauren Forin
Jr., Plumbing, Heating, and Gas Technology
Congratulations
to all the award recipients. We are proud of your accomplishments.
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 Champlin
grants provide technology of the future
The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) and Computer Aided
Design - Mechanical Technology (CAD) programs have acquired
two grants for a total of $70,640 from the Champlin Foundations
for the introduction of a state of the art rapid prototyping
machine and a modern turning center.
The first grant has already been used to purchase a rapid
prototyping machine which is actually a three dimensional
printer. The Stratasys Dimension 3D Printer produces a rapid
prototype model made of ABS plastic. Consequently, the model
has enough physical strength to meet form, fit, and functionality
of the end product. Students are now able to create an object
in three dimensional virtual reality utilizing one of several
CAD software packages (AutoCAD®, Inventor®, or SolidWorks®),
download the drawing as a .stl file, and make a physical model
of their creation.
The introduction of rapid prototyping equipment into the mechanical
engineering laboratory will greatly enhance the learning experience
for all of our students in design courses. Many people cannot
visualize the end product of a two-dimensional design drawing.
The most elaborate three-dimensional computer generated images
do not permit testing for functionality. A prototype model,
fabricated to the actual size or scaled down, immediately
communicates the designer's intent and allows one to see how
the various parts work together, always leading to a better
design than one would achieve from looking at a computer screen.
Students in their final quarter of the MET program are expected
to produce a working prototype of a new product for their
senior capstone project (MCT451). First quarter MET students
are expected to create a model or prototype of a new product
for MCT113 Design Principles. This new rapid prototyping equipment
would significantly advance the level of learning and performance
in these courses.
The second grant will be used to acquire a modern turning
center with the latest CNC (Computerized Numerical Control)
system that allows students to simulate the machining of a
metal part in the machine prior to the actual cutting process.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology program will be able
to purchase a modern Computerized Numerical Control Turning
Center with a complete tooling package.
One of the fundamental differences between engineering and
technology programs is the exposure of students to "hands-on
experience." The focus of the new Mechanical Engineering
Technology programs (Associate in Science degree in Mechanical
Engineering Technology and Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical
Engineering Technology) is the design of and production of
new products. Students are asked not only to design a product
but also produce a working prototype. Bruce Feodoroff, Department
Chair for MET and MCT states, "We want our students to
create and make new things. They are asked to defend their
choice of the "best method" for the mass production
of their respective 'new product.' This new computerized numerical
control turning center will provide our students with this
kind of hands-on learning experience."
Additional Champlain funds of $34,500 were also awarded to
the Electronics Technology department for the purchase of
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box design by Steve Lavoie, MCT Assistant Professor, and Gerald
Tierney, MCT student, using the Stratasys Dimension 3D Printer. |
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Video
and radio grad has a labor of love
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 While
working as a freshman DJ at WCVY for Coventry High School,
Ryan Riel never dreamed he would someday produce a morning
drive radio talk show for one of the area's leading broadcast
companies. Ryan, a 2001 Video and Radio Production Technology
graduate, is the morning show producer for 790 "The Score,"
a Citadel Communications broadcasting station.
Ryan has always had a love for the radio. While a freshman
at Coventry High School, he worked as the DJ for the school
station, WCVY, and during his sophomore through senior years
he was the station's programming director. Ryan decided in
his junior year that he wanted to attend New England Institute
of Technology. He really liked the technical focus of the
curriculum and the opportunity to work with the equipment
in his first quarter. While at New England Tech, Ryan enjoyed
his radio classes and speaks highly of his instructors. One
in particular that stands out is Tom Strolla, Associate Professor.
"Tom really told it like it is. He took the time to explain
what the industry was all about. I definitely learned a lot
from him." The group projects he did also made him understand
how important it is to work as a team. He can appreciate this
now as he works with many people on various projects for the
show. Ryan began his career as an intern for WHJY in Providence
through a posting he saw at New England Tech. He later obtained
a part-time board operator position that was also posted for
790 The Score. He "just wanted to get his foot in the
door somewhere," and worked as a board operator at WPRO
where he did as much freelance work as he could. In a little
over a year and a half he landed his current full-time position
with the station. He has been the morning show producer for
approximately four months. When asked about his job at The
Score, Ryan states, "I have to get up at 3:30 a.m. but
it's a labor of love. I am very happy where I am. I want my
show to be successful and I want to see the ratings go up."
His
advice for students getting ready to enter this competitive
market: " Be patient. You should take every opportunity
to put your voice on something and edit anything you can.
Grab projects and try to work with all types of equipment.
When you get out there you have control over all the buttons…you
better know what you're doing.
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