Key Takeaways
- The IoT (Internet of Things) project won top honors at the annual Senior poster presentation from Alfred State College.
- The project was led by students Jacob Austin, Netfali Cruz, Samuel Dickerman, Christian Peterson, and Eric Spring, with guidance from Professor Najib Al-Fadhali.
- A Geothermal Renovation project took second place, and a Marble Machine project came in third.
- The senior project process is an important part of the engineering technology program, providing students with real-world experience and feedback from industry professionals.
Introduction to the Senior Project Presentation
The Senior poster presentation is a highly anticipated event at Alfred State College, where senior engineering technology students showcase their progress on their year-long projects. This year, the event saw the participation of several talented students, each working on innovative projects that demonstrated their skills and knowledge in their respective fields. The students were judged on their poster presentation by members of the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) and professors in the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology Department, providing them with valuable feedback and insights from industry professionals.
The Winning IoT Project
The IoT (Internet of Things) project, led by students Jacob Austin, Netfali Cruz, Samuel Dickerman, Christian Peterson, and Eric Spring, took home top honors at the event. Under the guidance of Professor Najib Al-Fadhali, the team worked tirelessly to develop a project that impressed the judges with its ingenuity and potential. The IoT project is a testament to the students’ ability to design and develop innovative solutions that can make a real impact in the world. The project’s success is a reflection of the students’ hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence, and it is expected to have a significant impact in the field of engineering technology.
Other Notable Projects
In addition to the winning IoT project, several other projects caught the attention of the judges and audience. A Geothermal Renovation project, guided by Professor Mohamed Eleshaky and industry partners Jim Gross and Brandon Weinblatt, took second place. The team, consisting of Nicholas Bonham, Vincent Lanzafame, Ryan Snyder, and Valentina Tinaj, demonstrated a deep understanding of geothermal energy and its applications, and their project showed great potential for innovation and growth. Another notable project was the Marble Machine, led by Professor Alex Bailey and worked on by a team of students including Farhan Abdi, Alex Donnelly, Corbin Fetterman, Nicolas Hallett, Will Leahy, Nuri Sarbudak, and Joshua Sehm. The project’s unique blend of art and engineering made it a standout, and it came in third place.
The Importance of the Senior Project Process
The senior project process is an essential part of the engineering technology program at Alfred State College. It provides students with the opportunity to work on real-world projects, apply theoretical concepts to practical problems, and receive feedback from industry professionals. The process helps students develop essential skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, which are critical for success in the engineering technology field. According to Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology chair Aric Bryant, "This is such an important part of the senior project process. Our advisory board members and guests provide a real-world perspective to the students. I am excited to see how the students take and use their input as they work towards completing their projects in the spring semester."
Conclusion and Future Plans
The Senior poster presentation was a resounding success, with several projects showcasing the talent and innovation of Alfred State College’s engineering technology students. The winning IoT project, as well as the second-place Geothermal Renovation project and the third-place Marble Machine project, demonstrated the students’ ability to design and develop innovative solutions that can make a real impact in the world. The students will take the input from their poster presentations and continue to work on their projects, making their final presentations prior to graduation in May. With the guidance of their professors and industry partners, the students are expected to produce outstanding work that will showcase their skills and knowledge in the engineering technology field.
