Tech News Summer 2014 - New England Institute of Technology

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SUMMER 2014
NEIT Students Bring Home The Gold
Rachael Calder, Bronze Medalist,
Architectural Drafting
Raven Staplins, Gold Medalist,
Crime Scene Investigation
For the second consecutive year, New England Tech’s Criminal Justice Technology students
have won the Gold Medal in Crime Scene Investigation at the SkillsUSA 50th annual National
Leadership and Skills Conference held June 24-27, 2014, in Kansas City, Missouri. More than 6,000
students showcased their skill in 99 occupational and leadership competitions. Each event awards
the top three individuals or teams with gold, silver, and bronze medals. This year’s Criminal Justice
competitors, Kristine Gillespie, Bindi Patel, and Raven Staplins, expertly demonstrated the knowledge
and proficiency required to earn the first place spot in the Crime Scene Investigation event.
Three additional New England Tech students traveled to the SkillsUSA competition and earned
awards in their respective events. Gold Medal winner, Amanda Balch, a Building Construction
Technology student, won the Prepared Speech event. Rachael Calder earned a Bronze Medal in
the Architectural Drafting competition. Peter Huckins placed sixth in the United States out of 47
competitors in the Automotive Service event.
SkillsUSA is a national organization serving more than 300,000 high school and college
students as well as professional members enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled,
and service occupations, including health careers. The organization has 13,000 school chapters
in 54 states and territorial associations serving more than 14,500 instructors and administrators.
New England Tech serves as a post-secondary site for SkillsUSA students. Amanda Metzger, New
England Tech’s Special Events Coordinator, and Criminal Justice Technology faculty member, Mike
Pezzullo, accompanied the students to this year’s competition.
The Rhode Island Chapter of SkillsUSA is the state’s largest career and technical student
organization with a membership of more than 6,100 students and teachers. At the qualifying
competition hosted by the Rhode Island Chapter this past spring, 82 Rhode Island high school and
college students qualified for the national event by winning first place in their respective disciplines.
Douglas H. Sherman, NEIT’s Senior Vice President and Provost stated, “We are very proud to
see how well these outstanding students have represented New England Institute of Technology.
With the guidance of our dedicated faculty, our students have all worked so hard to achieve these
prestigious awards. Congratulations to everyone.”
Kristine Gillespie, Gold Medalist,
Crime Scene Investigation
Bindi Patel, Gold Medalist,
Crime Scene Investigation
Peter Huckins, 6th Place,
Automotive Service
Amanda Balch, Gold Medalist,
Prepared Speech
The official launch of New England Tech’s Shipbuilding/Marine Trades and Advanced
Manufacturing Institute (SAMI) was held on Monday, July 21, 2014, at New England
Tech’s Post Road campus in Warwick, Rhode Island. Joining NEIT’s administration,
faculty, and staff were Rhode Island’s congressional delegation, SAMI industry partners,
and other invited guests. SAMI is funded in part by a $2.5 million grant from the U.S.
Department of Labor, $440,000 from the Governor’s Workforce Board, and a $50,000
award from the Rhode Island Foundation.
SAMI was established to provide Rhode Island employers with a pipeline of skilled
workers in the shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing industries. To date, 90% of
the program completers are working in jobs with such employers as General Dynamics/
Electric Boat, Senesco Marine, Blount Boats, Guill Manufacturing, R.I. Carbide Tool, Pilgrim Screw Company, Maro Display Company, Swissline Precision, Porter Machine, and
Aerotek Staffing Agency. SAMI staff and instructors worked closely with these employers
to develop evaluation curricula, training programs, and laboratories designed to provide
eligible unemployed Rhode Island residents with the skills needed to enter the workforce.
Steven H. Kitchin, NEIT’s Vice President for Corporate Education and Training, served as the Master of Ceremonies.
Guest speakers included Senator Jack Reed; Senator Sheldon Whitehouse; Congressman James Langevin; Congressman
David Cicilline; Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian; Sean Davies, Facility Manager at Electric Boat; and SAMI graduate,
Donnie Daniel, Jr. Following the christening of a submarine prototype built by SAMI students, guests were invited to
tour the SAMI facilities.
More than 100 individuals have contacted the SAMI office for possible enrollment in the training programs since
the day of the launch. For more information on SAMI eligibility requirements, orientation information, and training
program options, call 401-739-5000 ext. 3700 or visit www.SAMIRI.org.
Photos by Eddy Stahowiak
Job Training to Job Offers
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NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Annette Niemczyk : A “Woman to Watch”
NEIT graduate Annette
Niemczyk received a Bachelor of Science degree in
Computer Information Systems Technology, Networking
Concentration, in September,
2004, and an Associate in
Science degree in Computer Servicing Technology
in March, 2003. Since that
time, Annette has worked at
Envision Technology Advisors
in Pawtucket, RI, for 11 years.
Her hard work and dedication to the field of Information Technology was recently recognized
by Providence Business News (PBN). Annette was nominated by
the CEO of her company, Todd Knapp. She was named a “Woman
to Watch” in the Technical Services category of this year’s Business Women Awards program from PBN. Annette joins 11 other
award winners and 12 Achievement Honorees for 2014. As she
stated, “I am honored to have been selected for this award.
Technology has always been one of my passions, and it has been
an amazing and rewarding experience climbing the ladder both
technically and professionally with Envision.”
Because of her commitment to excellence, Annette is reaping
many rewards. She now shares her story with Tech News readers.
What made you decide to attend NEIT?
When I was first deciding on a career path, I was interested
in Information Technology (IT) and athletics but knew that
IT would be a better long term option. I had completed my
freshman year at UMass Dartmouth. I was two weeks away
from starting my sophomore year and decided that the IT
program at UMass didn’t offer the courses I really wanted. I
heard about New England Tech and quickly realized that its
IT program was more focused in the areas I wanted to pursue,
which is networking and infrastructure. I was impressed with
the hands-on approach to learning as well. Because of the
October start, the timing worked out perfectly for me.
How did you choose your program?
I was always interested in computers growing up, especially
the physical characteristics. New England Tech’s networking
program was very specific for what I wanted to do as a career.
What did you do to get started with your career?
One of my professors knew the owner of Envision Technology Advisors. During my last year at New England Tech,
Envision was looking for interns, and my name came up. I
worked as an intern from August, 2003 to September, 2004,
at which time I graduated from NEIT. I got my business cards
and was asked to come on full-time as an engineer! Internships are so important for students to get their careers going.
Seeing the day-to-day operations of a company is so valuable.
Tell us about your position.
The company was growing quickly and because of my
work ethic, I was promoted from Engineer to Senior Engineer
within two years. In my current position as Senior Engineer,
RN to BSN Program Earns
National Accreditation
New England Tech has received accredita- Graduates from NEIT’s Associate in Science
tion by the Accreditation Commission for Edu- Degree in Nursing program are also eligible
cation in Nursing (ACEN) for its fully on-line to enroll. This program prepares students for
Registered Nurse to Bachelor
leadership roles and graduate
of Science in Nursing (RN to
studies in Nursing.
BSN) program. NEIT offers
The RN to BSN program
Rhode Island’s first and only
is designed to be relevant,
Accreditation Commission
on-line RN to BSN program.
engaging, and fun. Students
for Education in Nursing
Through this flexible prolearn as part of a connected
gram, working registered nurses may earn their on-line community which provides support
bachelor’s degree around their busy schedules. and broadens critical thinking while building
camaraderie among other registered nurses.
Quality Service
Graduates of this program are prepared for
Quality Service for students, employees
positions in community health clinics, private
and customers at New England Institute of
practice, hospitals, and patient care facilities.
Technology is knowledgeable and informed
For more information on the RN to BSN
employees working as a team to provide more
assistance and information than expected, in
program, contact the Admissions Office
a caring and professional manner, in order to
at 800-736-7744, 401-467-7744 or visit
empower the students to achieve their goals.
www.neit.edu.
5th Annual
New England Tech
Alumni Golf Tournament
On Monday, July 14, 2014, NEIT hosted
its 5th Annual New England Tech Alumni
Golf Tournament at Alpine Country Club in
Cranston, Rhode Island. An amazing field of
146 golfers participated in this sold out event.
This year’s tournament generated interest
beyond capacity. Despite the unprecedented
large field of players, the round was played
in record time. “The demand outweighed
the supply”, said Joan Segerson, Director of
Development/Alumni Relations. “We were
sorry we had to turn foursomes away right up
to the day of the tournament. That said, we
were very excited about the overwhelming
interest in the tournament.”
Congratulation to this year’s winners:
What do you feel ultimately prepared you for your
position?
My internship at Envision was the key to my success. It
bridged the gap from book knowledge to real world experience.
My classes were good, especially those that were hands-on. The
hands-on classes really sparked my interest and made it stick!
Do you have any advice for graduates who are just beginning their job search?
My biggest piece of advice is to be hungry to learn. That
motivation and drive you need to get through the learning
process at the entry level will get you to the next level. You
have to be willing to put in the effort upfront to get what you
want in the end. You have to earn where you want to go. It
just doesn’t happen.
What can current students do to better prepare themselves
for jobs in this field?
Get out and look for internships. Look for industry exposure.
That is the biggest thing a student can do. All the certifications are great, but getting practical real-world exposure is
what counts.
Civil Engineering Technology
Begins This Fall
October 6, 2014, marks the start of
New England Tech’s new Associate in Science Degree program in Civil Engineering
Technology (CET). Graduates of this program
may matriculate into the Bachelor of Science
Degree program in Civil Engineering Technology currently being developed.
The new CET program will prepare graduates to serve as an integral member of the
engineering and construction team. A civil
engineering technologist designs, engineers,
analyzes, and assists in the supervision of building construction and infrastructure projects
such as roadways, bridges, and environmental
facilities. The program emphasizes the practical application of construction technology
and engineering principles that include the
engineering, economic, safety, technical, and
aesthetic requirements of a project while applying the scientific and technical aspects of materials, soils, planning, surveying, structures,
environmental systems, and construction.
CET courses will focus on civil engineering
technology fundamentals including: computer
aided drafting such as AutoCAD Civil 3D,
construction documents, estimating, materials, structural analysis and design, surveying,
and soil mechanics. Students will also conduct
field and laboratory testing on civil engineering materials and use computer applications
to solve technical problems.
Interested individuals may contact
NEIT’s Admissions office at 800-736-7744,
401-467-7744 or visit www.neit.edu.
A “Round” of Applause
First Place, Flagship Staffing; Second Place,
Shawmut Design and Construction; Third
Place, Saccoccio & Associates.
The financial success of the tournament
is attributed to the continued commitment
of the tournament sponsors, players, and
prize donors raising more than $83,000. Net
proceeds from the event will benefit the NEIT
Alumni Scholarship Fund. A special thank
you goes to Platinum Sponsor, Terry Regan,
President of Regan Heating & Air Conditioning, and Titanium Sponsor, Vincent Rossi,
President of Rossi Electric and a 1984 NEIT
grad. They have been dedicated sponsors of
this event since its inception in 2010.
All tournament sponsors provide signifi-
From left: Doug Sherman, NEIT’s Senior Vice President
and Provost, with Matt Regan and Terry Regan of Regan
Heating & Air Conditioning
I provide IT services in the areas of infrastructure, security,
networking, and virtualization. I work with two types of clients.
First, I work with clients on their day-to-day operations, which
involves consulting and helping them build their business from
a technical aspect. These duties may include hands-on work
or depending on the size of the company, I may be consulting with the IT Department developing its strategy. For the
second type of client, I work as an engineer executing high
level projects from start to finish.
cant financial support. It’s with sincere gratitude that we acknowledge their continued
commitment and support of NEIT students.
Dinner Sponsor: Shawmut Design & Construction; Gold Sponsor: DiFazio Site Corp;
Silver Sponsors: Adler Pollock & Sheehan
PC, Atrion Networking Corporation, Bank of
America Merrill Lynch, Chartwells, DiPrete
Engineering Associates, Inc., DiSanto Priest
& Co., and Ruggieri Brothers, Inc./Synet;
Bronze Sponsors: Anodyne Corp., Delta
Dental of RI, Inc., Dennis F. Leonardo Builders, Inc., Liberty Mutual Insurance, Roney
& Labinger LLC, TD Bank, and United
Health; Cart Sponsor: Portfolio Strategy
Group; Grille/Lunch Sponsor: RICOH USA,
From left: Vin Rossi of Rossi Electric with Rocky
McDonough and John McDonough
Inc.; Hat Sponsor: WB Mason; and Print
Sponsor: OmniColor Printing.
Unfortunately, no one got a hole-inone but it was great having a BMW as the
hole-in-one prize provided by Inskip-BMW.
Snacks and beverages were provided by
Foley Food Services, Ocean Spray Cranberries, and Chartwells.
Special thanks to the NEIT Golf Committee and volunteers who made the 5th
Annual NEIT Alumni Golf Tournament a
success in many ways. Mark your calendar
for Monday, July 13, 2015, as we host the
6th Annual NEIT Alumni Golf Tournament
at Alpine Country Club and celebrate New
England Tech’s 75th Anniversary.
1st Place Winners, Flagship Staffing
TECH NEWS
Summer 2014
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The Best of the Best
The 17th annual Best of Tech Awards was held on April 25, 2014,
at NEIT’s East Greenwich campus. Each year, the Office of Teaching and
Learning recognizes outstanding students from each program based
on their academic and personal achievements. Department Chairs
nominate students that meet the established criteria which include
eligibility to graduate in May, 2014, outstanding academic achievement,
extracurricular activities, volunteering within the community, overcoming
obstacles, and the ability to serve as a positive role model.
Tamena Amini. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CJ
David M. Balls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EST
Darren Bathgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IT
Ryan A. Beaulieu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ITS
Jonathan R. Benoit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OTA
Andrew M. Biederka. . . . . . . . . . . . . ASM
Renee M. Breton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST
Alexander D. Byrnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . GDS
Silas J. Campbell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VDVA
Francis Carbah Jr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ITN
Thomas G. Cute III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CYB
RichardJ. Flores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CJ
Bryan Howard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELY
Peter D. Huckins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AAUT
Jameson Infantino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AAHP
Shawn L. Isom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MGT
Joseph J. Jannerelli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLB
Brian H. Josephs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MCT
Lisa A. Lagreca. . . . . . . GMW Multimedia
Tawan M. LaRiviere . . . . . . . . . . . . . CMA
Shanice L. Lobo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RC
Erik P. Lougee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ITS
Caitlin Lucke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ID
Jessica McMahon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NUR
Jason Meyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAC
Andrew S. Miele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ABT
Casey Morle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OT
Tonya Nappa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NUR
Ian E. Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ABT
Whitney M. Phillips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MT
Matthew S. Pochebit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . VET
Thomas Prenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELT
Sean P. Resendes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACR
Louis Rossi, III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MCT
Kejon Sampson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CMT
Tiffany A. Samuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ITN
Peter T. Sauvageau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PTA
Colleen Short. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ID
KaidianV. Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DRA
Kathryn A. Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VDEA
Vanio Tavares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VAP
Brandy K. Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EHR
LaShanna Taylor Sweeney . . . . . . . . MGT
David R. Whynot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BCC
Stephanie Witt. . . . . . . . . . . GMW Graphic
In addition, Best of Tech award recipients may also apply for one of
five prestigious Tech Scholar Awards. Tech Scholars are selected by a
panel of NEIT administrative staff and faculty who evaluate each of the
candidate’s applications.
The Best of Tech award offers recipients the opportunity to highlight
this achievement on their resumes giving them an advantage as they
seek employment in their chosen fields. Congratulations to the 2014
Best of Tech recipients and Tech Scholars.
2014 Tech Scholars pictured with Doug Sherman, NEIT Senior Vice President and Provost, are
(from left): Peter T. Sauvageau, Louis Rossi III, Tamena Amini, and Richard J. Flores. Front row:
Alexander D. Byrnes.
Congratulations
to First EHR Grads
NEIT’s Associate in Science Degree
in Electronic Health Records (EHR) Technology program prepares students to maintain,
collect, and analyze patients’ health information data. EHR technicians ensure the quality,
accuracy, accessibility, and security of health
information data, and they regularly communicate with physicians and other healthcare
professionals to clarify diagnoses or to obtain
additional information. The Electronic Health
Record Technology curriculum combines elements of healthcare, business, and information
technology. Students are trained using EHR
software applications to maintain data on
patient safety, patterns of disease, disease treatment and outcomes for biomedical statistics.
Electronic Health Record technicians’
duties vary with the size and scope of the
medical facility such as physicians’ offices,
long-term care facilities, outpatient care
centers, home healthcare services, hospitals,
managed care organizations, government
agencies, behavioral health facilities, and
insurance companies.
The first cohort of Electronic Health
Records Technology students graduated in
May, 2014.
The Electronic Health Records Technology
program is a 6 quarter program that may be
completed in as little as 18 months. Graduates
may sit for the Certified Electronic Health
Record Specialist (CEHRS) examination
administered by the National Health Career
Association and the more advanced Certified
Professional in Electronic Health Records
(CPEHR) examination administered by Health
IT Certification. For more information on New
England Tech’s EHR Technology program,
contact the Admissions Office at 800-7367744, 401-467-7744 or visit www.neit.edu. Congratulations to: (front row) Robin-Ann Houle with Assistant Professor/Department Chair,
Paul Mangino; (middle row) Colleen Johnson, Brandy Taylor, and Laurie Ferreira; (back row)
Chris Connell, Theresa DeCorpo, Regina Roberts, and Evan McAreavey.
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NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Electrical Engineers
are in Demand
The Career Services Office hosted the first annual Building Trades Employer Day on Tuesday,
May 13, 2014, at the Post Road campus focusing on Building Construction, Refrigeration/AC &
Heating, Plumbing & Heating, Construction Management, and Electrical Technologies. NEIT
current students and alumni spoke with managers and recruiters about potential full-time
and part-time opportunities. There were 16 companies in attendance and most reconnected
with students and grads that submitted resumes or applications at the event.
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR
Vet Tech Career Fair
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Post Road Campus, Student Lounge
(Open to all current NEIT students and
alumni for Vet Tech Program)
Health Sciences
Career Fair
Monday, October 20, 2014
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
East Greenwich Campus,
Tech Way, 3rd floor
(Open to all current NEIT students and
alumni for Allied Health Programs)
Tech Nite
Open Houses
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Dean’s List
Emilson A Abotsi.................AUB
Abdelrahman Abunar........... ITA
Daniel J Acton...................RACH
Francisco J Adames.......... MGTA
Ryan E Adams.................... AAUT
Kayode D Adebayo................ ITA
Zachary Aiello...................VDEB
Jesse D Aitken..................... AUT
Ralph T Akanni..................... ITA
Wayne S Alexander............RACH
Matthew E Allard.............. MCTB
Kezia J Allen.........................IDB
Brendan S Almeida............ CYBT
Danilo S Alves....................RACH
Ryan M Alves.........................ITS
Peter W Amylon....................VAP
David A Anderson Jr............. ITA
Sabrina M Andrade...........MGTB
Francisco E Andujar........... ITBS
Tyree Armstrong..................AUB
Jenna L Arzoumanian.............ST
Courtney L Avellar................NUR
Edward J Avery Jr............... AAUT
Anthony J Badessa............ MGTA
Kevin Baez............................ ITA
Ryan C Bahnsen....................VAP
Rianna M Bailey..................NUR
Kendal A Bain.......................AST
Amanda L Balch................. BCM
Sergio A Ball......................... ITA
Steven D Ballirano.................ITS
David M Balls.....................ELTB
Rebecca A Banach..................ST
Shannon E Bandarra...........NUR
Nicholas P Banker............ MCTB
Eric M Bardin....................... ELY
Justin A Barreira....................ITS
Jacob A Barrios.................VGDA
Justin A Barros.................. ABTA
Nicholas A Beauregard..... MCTB
Matthew J Beck.................VGDA
Kristopher W Becker.........ABTB
Stas A Belch............................ CJ
Anthony F Belmonte III......VGDA
Aaron J Beltram................MGTB
Elizabeth A Bemis.............. CYBT
Cole J Bentley......................BCD
Jonathan E Bernier............VGDA
Nathaniel D Berry................. ITA
Francisco J Bettencourt......ITBN
Stephanie N Billington......GMWA
Kasey L Birtz.........................VET
Ryan D Bishop...................GDSB
Shelley K Blanchard..............VET
Matthew J Boccanfuso..........PTA
Andrew L Bodell................ AAUT
Sarah Leigh Boettner............PTA
Matthew D Bolles..............GDSB
Christopher Borges............ELTB
Marc J Bousquet..................AUB
Roland A Bousquet..............NUR
Matthew G Bowen................. ITA
Kimberly L Bowman.............VET
Harrison J Braley..................VAP
John R Braley......................DRA
Christopher C Bray............GDSB
Nicholas J Brecken..............BCD
Rachel N Briggs.....................ITS
Raymond L Brigham...........ESTA
Thomas A Brindamour.......ITBN
Amanda L Brown..................IDA
David Brown......................ESTA
Jason A Brown....................ITBN
Kyle Brown.........................ELRE
William J Brown Jr............... ELY
Domenic F Bruzzi................... CJ
John D Bryce Jr.................VGDA
Ryan M Burkart.....................ITS
Frederick C Butts Jr............ ITBS
Garrett J Byerly Jr..............MCTA
Preston G Cabral..................PTA
Mishonette A Cadore......... ABTA
Brandon A Camara............RACH
Silas J Campbell.................GDSB
Justin G Caras...................... OTA
Francis M Carbah Jr.......... CYBT
DaJon A Carey...................ASMB
Andrew A H Carney........... MCTB
Chandler V Caron..............VGDA
Kevin Carrier Jr...................... CJ
Kristy B Cartwright............. ABTA
Vania L Carvalho.................. OTA
Emily A Casey......................CMA
Kara E Casey........................NUR
Rebecca M Casey................. OTA
Deborah J Castelli...................ST
Anthony M Catanzaro.............. CJ
Garrett H Cebry.................VGDA
Amanda L Celeste...................ST
Stephanie L Chalke...............VAP
Daniel D Champagne......... AAUT
Rebecca A Champagne........NUR
Mariline K Chantre........... MGTA
Cynthia T Charron............... OTA
Marcelo J Chavez...............MCTA
Eric M H Chou................... AAUT
The first cohort from NEIT’s Bachelor
of Science Degree program in Electrical
Engineering Technology (ELT) graduated
in May, 2014. This program was designed
as a result of numerous requests from local southern New England employers for
graduates with automation and control
experience. The bachelor’s level program
was designed for those students who already
possess an associate degree in fields related
to Electronics or Electrical Technology. This
program began in October, 2012, and is an
accelerated 18 month curriculum.
The ELT program is a unique combination of traditional electronics and electrical skill sets to include microcontrollers,
automation systems, electrical design, and
process control emphasizing a hands-on,
practical approach to the mastery of the
skills needed in the electrical engineering
industry. At the conclusion of the program,
students are expected to develop and synthesize their own design project demonstrating
the applied skills acquired throughout the
program. Students also have the opportunity
to complete an internship in the field.
The ELT program is accredited by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology (ABET). ABET is recognized
by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the organization responsible for the accreditation of educational
programs leading to degrees in engineering,
engineering technology, computing, and
applied science.
Today’s employers are seeking highly
skilled technicians in the manufacturing and
engineering fields. In response, New England
Tech has recently added high tech systems
used in industry to provide enhanced handson training to students. The Instron 5982
Advanced Mechanical Testing System will
give students the opportunity to evaluate
mechanical properties of materials and
components used in a variety of industries.
For more information on the many engineering technology programs available
at New England Tech, visit www.neit.edu.
Video Student Wins National Contest
Harrison Braley wanted to give his mom, Danielle, something special for Mother’s
Day this year. And that he did! Using the skills he learned in NEIT’s Video and Audio
Production Technology program, Harrison entered the 2014 CertainTeed Exterior Living Spaces® Home Makeover Contest. Each year CertainTeed invites homeowners to
submit 30 to 90 second videos that showcase why their home needs a makeover using
the company’s expansive line of home improvement products.
Harrison used his creativity and filmed and edited his 1½ minute video, “Nightmare on
My Street”. Harrison’s mom explained, “He
used a sepia filter depicting “scary” conditions
of our home that included rotting window
sills, peeling paint and even “creepy” critter
damage accompanied by eerie background
music and descriptive subtitles.” His video
qualified for the final round by placing in the
Top 10 as selected by Facebook users. CertainTeed’s panel of judges chose the Grand
Prize finalists based on creativity (70%),
theme (20%) and need (10%).
Congratulations to Harrison for winning a
special second place prize that included installation of siding, trim, and roofing products for
his home, as well as $500 for the videographer! Needless to say, the Braley family was
extremely excited. Harrison’s video may be
viewed on CertainTeed’s Facebook page.
Harrison Braley
Special Olympians
Learn Automotive
Skills
With the help of volunteer Automotive
Technology students, faculty and staff, 12
Special Olympians visited NEIT’s Center for
Automotive Technology for six weeks. In two
hour sessions, one day per week, the Olympians
learned basic automotive skills that included car
maintenance such as cleaning, basic lighting
and safety checks. Michael Isabella, Assistant
Professor in Automotive Technology, along
with Dr. Robin Schutt, Assistant Provost,
developed this innovative program.
Special thanks to students Tom Rawlinson,
Joe Zing, Zack Casper, Mike Hogan, Wayne
Turley Jr., Daniel Champagne, and Jake
Gelacek, along with faculty and staff members
Herb Gowdey, Derek Martel, Norm Messinger,
Dan Perry and Donald Champigny, Sr., for
sharing their time and talent with the Special
Olympians and giving back to our community.
The following students have achieved academic excellence for the quarter ending June 7, 2014. These full-time students
have been placed on the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.6 or higher on a maximum scale of 4.0. Congratulations to all.
Courtney H
Christiansen Manier..........VDEB
Eileenvanessa D Chum.........HIM
Christopher N Churchill..... VDVA
Frank D Ciliberto............... AAUT
Nicole M Cioffi......................CJB
Grace M Clancy...................HIM
Alan M Clark......................ELRE
Jennifer L Coba................. MGTA
Kevin F Coelho...................... ITA
Patricia M Collette...............NUR
Christopher J Collins............ITN
JJ Connolly..........................VPM
Christopher J Consiglio..... CMTB
Bethany A Cooke.................NUR
Cameron C Copeman.........VGDA
Andre A Cordeiro.............. CYBT
Keri J Corrow.........................ST
Laurel R Cost.......................CMA
Sean L Couepel..................VDEB
Aaron A Cournoyer............VDEB
Robert H Courtens..............ITBN
Joshua R Coutu.................. CYBT
Dawn Marie Coyro...............NUR
Lisa M Criscione...................VET
Laura A Crowley................ABTB
Raymind D Cruz...................ITN
Matthew C Culbertson...........VAP
Kimberly DaCosta...................ST
Kevin P Daly......................... ELY
Jason B Dargie..................... ELY
Abigail M DaSilva..................VET
Kyle J Daun...........................ITN
Miguel F DeAlmeida........... ITBS
Holly A Dean....................... OTA
Douglas L DeAngelis..............MT
Michael A deBettencourt... AAUT
Ashley J deFigueiredo.............ST
Brayan Delacruz...................VAP
Carla D Demb......................NUR
Stephany L DePina............... OTA
Cheryl A Derlien..................HIM
Thomas P Desrosiers.........ASMB
Alyssa N Dessler.................... RC
Brian E Dias.......................ITBN
Roger E Diaz.....................VGDA
Martin T Dillon III................ ITA
Peter DiNapoli........................ST
Gary A DiNicola................ MCTB
John-Michael Diosa.........GMWB
Edward P DiPasquale........... ELY
Michael L DiPasquale........RACH
Steven M Dippolito Jr...........ITN
John R DiVerdi...................ELRE
Keith M Doherty...................PTA
Allyson T Dolan................ MGTA
Joanna A Donofrio............GMWA
Deshawn E Donovan...........ITBN
Tony Douangmala................. ITA
Quentin J Doyonnas...........VGDA
Jonathan L Dubeau............ VDVA
Adam A Duderewicz..........GDSB
Denise N Dujon...................NUR
Michael J Durand............. MCTB
Natasha C Durand................ OTA
Edward L Eacueo..................VAP
Cheryl J Ebbinghaus.............. RC
Tyler J Edelman.....................ITS
Abdallah M El-Lakis............ESTA
Elisha M Eldred...................CMA
Jesse E Emerson.................. OTA
Kelsey C Emmett................VDEB
Stephanie L Enderby.............PTA
Timothy E Enos.................. ABTA
Tatiane Espada...................... RC
Craig S Everitt Jr................VDEB
Alden J R Falcone................AHP
Mark A Falter....................... ITA
John J Falvey IV.................... ITA
Adam J Faucher.................MCTA
Amanda L Felkel.....................ST
Daniel W Fillingim............ MCTB
Jordan A Fish........................ ITA
Andrew M Fishman...........GMWA
Michael J Fiyod.....................ITN
Joshua E Flanigan............... BCM
Joseph R Flaquel.................. ITA
Robert A Fleury.................VDEB
Jacqueline T Flooks.............NUR
Katie K Fogarty......................PTA
Raymond J Folgo...................MT
John Ford IV.........................ITN
Sean M Foster................... MCTB
Chelsey J Fournier................ ELY
Jack F Fowler....................... ITA
Catherine Freitas..................IDB
Jonathan S French................ ELY
Bryan C Fricot................... ABTA
Jacob J Fryzel.................... ABTA
Corey J Furtado.................... ITA
Kevin J Furtado..................VDEA
David M Gagliardi..............MCTA
Steven J Gagne....................ELTB
Jason Gagnon......................NUR
Kimberly Gammell................IDB
Shaun M Gannon.................. ITA
Jorge D Garcia.................... ITBS
Kayla L Gardner V..................PM
Chavo G Garland.................ELRE
Sarah D Gautreau................ OTA
Edward G Gauvin............... CYBT
Evertone A Gayle............... MGTA
Jake A Gelacek.................. AAUT
David L Genest Jr..................PTA
Byron K Geoffrey............... CYBT
Patrick Gleavey.................GMWA
Daniel W Goldsmith.............DRA
Idilia M Gomes....................HIM
Nelitza Gonzalez.................. OTA
Nicholas Gosselin..............VGDA
Stephen A Gossmann........GMWA
Megan N Goyette...................VET
Jonathan S Graban................PTA
Jacob J Gray......................... ITA
Thomas M Greatorex............ ITA
Lawrence Green Jr...............AUB
Cameron D Greenwood.....MCTA
Christopher R Gregory.......... ITA
Joshua T Grizzel................... ITA
Emily S Gruszkowski............PTA
Beau J Guidry....................... ITA
Jose I Guzman.....................BCD
Benjamin W Hadley...........MCTA
Nicholas C Hafford............VGDA
Julie A Hale.........................NUR
David R Hall..................... MGTA
Michael E Hall.................... ITBS
Timothy A Handy.............. MGTA
Daniel J Hankey.................VGDA
Ean A Hansen.....................ITBN
Vishnu R Harnarine...........MCTA
Kevin C Harrop..................... ITA
Alicia H Hartman.................HIM
Shannen M Hawksley...........CMA
Kerrilynn Hayes................... OTA
Harold A Hazard................RACH
Jonathan J Henderson.........DRA
Matthew P Henriques........RACH
Nathan D Henry....................ITN
Korey J Heron..................... ITBS
Jillian L Hersey.................... OTA
Evan A Hickey....................... ITA
Steven P Hicks...................AAHP
Tanja A Higson.......................ST
William D Hollinghurst Jr...ASMB
Daniel M Holmes.................. ELY
Brant T Holt..........................ITS
Kimberly K Horan................HIM
Steven A Horibin................GDSB
Roger B Houle III..............GDSB
Aaron W Hoydich............. CMTB
Danielle M Hubbard............ OTA
Peter D Huckins................ AAUT
John R Humes...................... ITA
Jason H Husnander.............. ITA
Alysha M Hutchinson............IDA
Matthew J Irvine................MCTA
Sundas Izhar........................ ITA
Tyler J Jabaut.....................AAHP
Corey J Jackson................... OTA
Kimberly D Jackson.............. ITA
Silvia R Jacobowitz...............PTA
Sean Jacobson................... ABTA
Jillian A Jaena.......................VET
Louis M Jardin......................VAP
Rashard S Jean-Michel...... AAUT
Matthew H Jesus................ ABTA
David A Jimenez................ CYBT
Amy M Johnson.................... ITA
Brian R Johnson....................MT
Chelsey A Johnson.............VDEB
Sonya M Johnson..................VET
Maurice D Jones................PLBH
Glenn D Josephides...........AAHP
David A Joynt........................PTA
Eric K Jussaume..............GMWB
Robert J Kaminsky................ ITA
Kelly A Kania........................ OTA
Thomas W Karnau.............. ITBS
Christopher F Kayrouz.......... ITA
Jack Kayrouz.....................GDSB
Vincent Kel...........................ST
Megan R Kelley....................NUR
James M Kelly....................... ITA
William D Kent.....................ITN
Kenneth R Kenyon............ MGTA
Joshua M Keyes.....................ITS
Cassandra Kielczewski....... AAUT
Joshua R Kingman................PTA
Alexander T Kinn...................MT
Stanley R Klein.....................NUR
Marcie A Knight...................HIM
Randy L Knoff........................MT
Alexander J Kohler..............DRA
Cheryl L Kowalczyk...............IDB
Allison L Krystofolski............PTA
Andrew J Ladouceur..........GDSB
Daniel J Lanoue III............... ELY
Andre L Lapierre................ITBN
Samantha E Lavallee.........GMWA
Andrew Laychak................GDSB
Danny Le............................ELRE
Nora R LeBlanc....................VET
Paul J Leger.......................VGDA
Joshua T LeGoff.................. ITBS
Jeffrey T Lenihan...............RACH
Max F Lenzner....................ELRE
Jessica R LeVasseur..............CJB
Samuel J Levy..................... BCM
James E Lewis......................... CJ
Yi-Wen Liang.......................CMA
Nicholas Libucha.................. ITA
David E Lindstrom Jr.............MT
Eann R Liska......................AAST
Chang Liu............................. ITA
Russell J Locke..................... ITA
Kira M Lollar..................... ABTA
Joseph G Lombardi.............ITBN
Joshua J Loper...................RACH
Dawn M Lorenz......................ST
Erik Lougee........................ ITBS
Michael A Lovice.................. ITA
Jessica T Lowe..................... OTA
Kassandra E Lufkin..........GMWG
Jessica L Lundquist..........GMWB
William C Lyon................... ABTA
Leonard A Macari................. ELY
Matthew J MacArthur............PTA
Kimberly S MacCue..............NUR
Brian J MacDonald............... ITA
Cameron A MacIntosh.......... ELY
Brittany E Madden...............VPM
Nicholas J Mancini..............AUB
Rory L Manier................... CYBT
Peter A Manooshian..........GDSB
Amanda M Manton...............PTA
Ethan H Markham................ ITA
Christopher R Martin..........ELRE
Brett A Martins.................. ABTA
Carol L Martins................. MGTA
Rachael A Marzano.............. OTA
Alex R Mathieu..................RACH
Amanda M Mathieu.............CMA
Scott P May........................PLBH
Joseph C McCain................ELRE
Jeffrey C McCann................ESTA
Meghan M McClain...............VET
Shauna S McClenny.............HIM
Stephen J McCormick......... ITBS
Ryan M McGrath............... CMTB
Martyna McMahon..............CMA
Andrew Mega....................AAHP
Ashley E Meizoso................. OTA
Michael D Mello................ CYBT
Moises Menendez................... CJ
Joshua T Miller..................... ITA
Sunny Mistry...................... AAUT
Mari L Mitchell.......................ST
Amira Mohamed...................IDA
Christian R Molina.................ITS
Michael J Mon...................... ITA
Liana R Moniz..................... OTA
James M Montesano..........AAHP
Robin M Mooney............... CYBT
Geoffrey R Morneau...........ELRE
Jason C Moroney..............GMWA
Phillip D Morrell...............VDEB
Julie Morriseau.................... ITA
Matthew A Mousseau........ MGTA
Jill M Muir........................GMWA
Carmelia Mulso...................CMA
Marc J Murphy.....................VAP
Makayla M Myers................ OTA
David A Nacci Jr................ABTB
Michael A Napoleoni............ ITA
Scott A Nedeau.................GMWA
Candon T Needham...........GDSB
Samantha L Nelson..............NUR
Jeffrey Neto........................MCTA
Laysa Neto............................. RC
Andrew W Niedfeldt............ELTB
Lloyd W Nieforth.....................ST
John-Oscar Nilsson............VGDA
Andrew Nitschke...............PLBH
Carolyn F Norman...............CMA
Joney F Norris....................... RC
Daniel C Nye...................... AAUT
Hilary K O›Connell...............NUR
Ryan P O›Connell.............MGTB
Jillian M Oliveira.................NUR
Connor J Olson................. CMTB
Ian E Olson.......................ABTB
Ryan P Ortega....................PLBH
Eric C Osial......................... BCC
James R Paiva....................RACH
Holli A Palacio.....................HIM
Sherika C Parfitt................. ITBS
Joshua Parker...................VGDA
Colin E Parkhurst............. MCTB
Alexander D Parrillo..........PLBH
Benjamin C Parrillo...........AAHP
Ankur H Patel.....................ITBN
Naitik C Patel.........................ITS
Laura B Patterson................ OTA
Michael A Paulhus.............. ITBS
Dustin W Pearce................MCTA
Anthony B Pelleccione............ CJ
Eric J Pelletier.................... ITBS
TECH NEWS
Summer 2014
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Where your former
classmates are
The Career Services Office can attest to the fact that they
are working in very exciting jobs! We wish them continued
success in their careers and all of their future endeavors.
BMW of North America visited the Center for Automotive Technology at NEIT’s Access Road campus on Thursday, August 7, 2014, to speak with
more than 75 students about the BMW STEP program for technicians. Charles Klasman, from the BMW Headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, NJ,
along with Charlie Antoniou, Service Manager of BMW of Shrewsbury, MA, presented three sessions regarding job opportunities and career
paths that BMW has to offer NEIT graduates. BMW recruits automotive and collision repair graduates to work in its dealerships throughout
the country and has been a longtime employer with NEIT. Many NEIT graduates have established careers as BMW Master Technicians.
RI Realtors® Learn New Skills
Calling All Robotics Teams
Students in grades 7-12 interested in the STEM disciplines (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math) are invited to form a FIRST® Tech
Challenge robotics team through their middle school, high school, home
school, civic group, or after-school program. The 2014-2015 FIRST® Tech
Challenge Kick-Off will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2014, from 9:00
a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at New England Tech’s East Greenwich campus, located at
One New England Tech Blvd.
Students involved in FIRST® gain a working knowledge of the use of science and technology in the real world while gaining important life skills such
as critical thinking, problem solving, communications, and teamwork. Participating students tend to show an increased interest in STEM-related careers,
focus more attention on school success, and realize the importance of pursuing
a college education. To learn more about starting a team and grants available
for new teams, visit http://www3.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/grow.
The 2014-2015 FIRST® Tech Challenge State Tournament will take place
on Saturday, February, 7, 2015, at NEIT’s Center for Automotive Technology,
101 Access Road, Warwick, RI. Last year, more than 35 teams competed. New
this season will be three qualifier mini tournaments scheduled for November
22, 2014, December 6, 2014, and January 3, 2015, at NEIT’s East Greenwich
campus. These events will feature Rhode Island middle and high school teams
in an all-day competition.
Erin Flynn from New England Institute of Technology serves as the
R.I. FIRST® Tech Challenge Affiliate Partner. She may be reached at
401-739-5000, ext. 3462, or via email at eflynn@neit.edu. For more information on FIRST®, visit www.usfirst.org.
Thomas J Pelletier............. AAUT
Gabrielle J Pensis.................VET
Jamie M Penta..................... OTA
Martina Pereira....................PTA
Nathan S Pereira...................PTA
Wilson Perez..................... ABTA
Benjamin A Perry................DRA
Ian S Perry........................... ITA
Andre M Petrarca.................. RC
Stephen M Petrarca............ELTB
Daniel Pettus......................ITBN
Natalia R Phillip...................... CJ
Melanie E Phyfe....................PTA
Gregory A Pickering..........MCTA
Lynda C Pierce..................... OTA
David A Pietraszka................. RC
Nathan A Pike....................RACH
Heather L Pion....................NUR
Kaitlyn L Poitras..................... RC
Divardy J Polanco................AHP
John J Pommenville Jr.......RACH
Kimberly L Price............... MGTA
Kristie J Quinn..................... OTA
Michael F Quinn...................ITN
Van J Ramgeet................... ABTA
Shawn H Rattenni..............AAHP
Alexandra A Rego................ OTA
Colby A Rei........................GDSB
Cliff Reis..............................NUR
Stephanie A Renaud............. OTA
Corinthia A Robbins..........VGDA
Jonathan R Robert...............DRA
Franklin G Roberts III.....GMWG
Ronald E Robin.................RACH
Joseph E Rocheleau............. OTA
Jonathan Rodriguez Jr.......... ITA
Jonathan Rosario.................AHP
Connie Rose..................... MGTA
Raymond J Ross................... ITA
Douglas R Roth.................VGDA
Alyssa J Rounds................... OTA
Molly M Rowland.................VAP
Chad Rymer............................ST
Joshua Salmon..................ASMB
David G Salvati................... AAUT
Naveed M Sameja..............GDSB
Holly A Santiago..................NUR
Isabella M Santoro...............VET
Marc W Sarazin.................... ITA
Timothy W Scanlon...............VAP
Jonathan M Schoen............ ITBS
Cory J Scothon...................... ITA
Donald Scott....................... BCM
Michael R Scull.................... ITA
Brandon A Segel................... ITA
Matthew Senra...................... ITA
Vincent C Serio.....................PTA
Jasmin A Serrano.................... CJ
Casey R Sharps.................. VDVA
Timothy J Shaw.....................VAP
Alexandra Shea.................... OTA
Heather M Shea...................NUR
Tiffany L Sherman................... CJ
Stacey L Shimkus.................NUR
Stephen M Shinto................BCD
Jessica L Shoe......................DRA
Brieona Silva.......................HIM
Christina J Silva...................NUR
Emily R Silverman................VAP
Yonas H Sima.....................ELRE
Jeremy D Simons...............VDEB
Brent R Skaling...................BCD
Leora D Sliney...................... ITA
Dario D Smith...................RACH
Kathryn A Smith.................VDEB
Natalie E Smith.....................IDA
Robert P Smith....................HIM
Alvaro E Soto Oyola.............. ITA
Nathalie L Soukamneuth......NUR
Savannah Sousa...................... CJ
Noel Souza........................RACH
Stephanie C Sparrow..............ST
Matthew G Speidel..............ITBN
Jason K Spencer................RACH
Mark E St. Jean...................ESTA
Robert J St.Thomas...............VAP
Stephanie M Stockwell.......... ITA
Garrett A..................... STone MT
John M Stonely.................. AAUT
Karissa J Surprenant......... MGTA
Once again, New England Tech’s East Greenwich
campus was the host site for the 2014 RI REALTORS®
Conference and Expo held on June 26. This annual
event is free to Rhode Island realtors and has been a
great success since its inception in 2011.
With more than 30 workshops from which to
choose, realtors created their own customized programs focusing on topics that best suited
their needs and interests. The Expo floor was
filled with the latest in technology, lending, marketing, and more. Local and national real estate service
providers were on hand to demonstrate the newest
tools to assist the realtors in their daily operations.
NEIT faculty members presented various workshops
on home construction throughout the day. Special thanks
to Rick Heffernan, HVAC; Ed Conway, Electrical; and
Steve Jason, Plumbing for sharing their knowledge and
expertise with the realtors.
Alumni Benefits
All alumni are automatically registered as members of
the NEIT Alumni Association. We value our graduates’
ideas regarding events, workshops, and benefits that
may be made available to alumni. Please forward your
suggestions to Joan Segerson, Director of Development
and Alumni Relations at jsegerson@neit.edu or call
401-739-5000, ext. 3704.
A valuable benefit available to NEIT alumni is special
insurance rates through Liberty Mutual Insurance and
AFLAC. Liberty Mutual is offering group discount rates
for auto and homeowner (home, condo, and tenant)
insurance. AFLAC provides supplemental insurance to
cover costs of daily living expenses when unable to work
due to illness or injury. Both Liberty Mutual and AFLAC are
proud partners of the NEIT Alumni Association.
For more information about Liberty Mutual’s
insurance programs, call 800-524-9400 or visit
www.libertymutual.com/neitalumni
To learn how AFLAC can protect you and your family,
call 888-323-3410 or visit the NEIT/AFLAC website at
www.aflac.com/neit
Holly L Sutton...................... OTA
Brian M Szczur..................VGDA
Matthew R Tackels.................MT
Kyle A Tameirao..................ESTA
Phillip G Tantimonico...........PTA
Jonathan Taskin.................... ITA
Joshua J Tatalo..................MCTA
Erin E Tavares.....................NUR
Eyram E Tay.......................GDSB
Nicholas R Terlizzi..............ESTA
Mark J Thistle.................... CYBT
Dylan J Thompson.............MCTA
Jayne K Thompson..................ST
Cambria E Tisdale...................ST
Cynthia A Turillo..................NUR
Wayne A Turley Jr.............. AAUT
Sarah Turner..........................ST
James E Ulanski.................PLBH
Saskiah S Vargas-Walton....MCTA
Walter H Vaughn IV.............DRA
Lawrence R Velino III........GDSB
Domenic Verte..................MGTB
Jose M Vieira......................... RC
Tiago M Vital......................ITBN
Joseph A Vitelli...................ITBN
Mark D Viveiros...................BCD
James M Vojick..................GDSB
Jared J Walker...................MCTA
Michael D Ward....................ITN
Michael A Waring.............. CYBT
Alumni may also take advantage of savings on
their electrical bill through Gulf Electricity. Gulf
offers low, fixed rates as well as reliable service
that is transmitted right over existing power lines
and delivered by the customer’s current utility
company. There are no interruptions in service,
no billing changes, no need for appointments or
equipment installations. For more information
visit gulfelectrictiy.com
Denise N Weidemann............ ITA
Zachary R Weisenhorn.......... ITA
Linda D Wells...................... OTA
Ryan X Wells...................... AAUT
Sara N Welton....................... ITA
Darrell L Wengler..............ASMB
Angela R West......................NUR
Ian W Wheeler.................... ITBS
William J White................... ITBS
Stephen J Whittaker................ST
Mark T Wieland...................BCD
Vanessa R Wilcox.................... CJ
Zachary V Wilcox...................MT
Stephen P Wilkicki............. ITBS
Billy G Willett.....................PLBH
Jakeem D Williams............ ABTA
Zachary S Williams.................ST
Wiley O Willmann................NUR
Christopher W Wilson........... ITA
Gregory A Winslow...........MGTB
Emily A Wojcik.....................PTA
Kara E Woodbine.................NUR
Kyle Woodbine................... AAUT
Lisa A Wotring......................PTA
Jeffrey F Wyrostek.................PTA
Jason R Yeagley.................RACH
Kenneth R Young...............MCTA
Adel Zaoui........................ MGTA
Christopher D Zarrella...... AAUT
Alayna Pawlowski, ABTA, 3/14, Architectural/
Building Engineering Technology, is employed by
Architectura.
Christopher Whipple, ABTB 9/13, Architectural/
Building Engineering Technology, is employed by
MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Ricardo Dias, AUB, 9/13, Auto Collision Technology,
is employed by the Government of Bermuda.
Lilliana Llanos, AAUT, 9/13, Advanced Automotive
Technology, is employed by Valenti Toyota.
Marena Castro, AAUT, 6/14, Advanced Automotive
Technology, is employed by Majestic Honda.
David Whynot, BCM, 9/13, Building Construction/
Cabinetmaking Technology, is employed by Wing
Cabinet Company.
Eugene Brown, CJ, 3/14, Criminal Justice
Technology, is employed by Strategic Security
Group.
Jeremy Rogers, CMTB, 3/14, Construction
Management Technology, is employed by Mill City
Construction.
Thomas Wood, CYBT, 3/14, Cyber Security
Technology, is employed by General Dynamics
C4 Systems.
Eric Giguere, CYBT, 3/14, Cyber Security
Technology, is employed by Dassault Systems.
Michael Salois, DRA, 9/13, Digital Recording Arts
Technology, is employed by Clear Channel Radio.
Robert Caldas, Jr., DRA, 3/14, Digital Recording
Arts Technology, is employed by Pawtucket Red Sox.
Justin Albanese, EETB, 9/13, Electrical Engineering
Technology, is employed by Sensata Technologies.
Robert Zwolenski, ESTA, 9/13, Electronics
Engineering Technology, is employed by Yardney
Technical Products.
Jonathan McElroy, ELY, 9/13, Electrical Technology,
is employed by Stowe Mountain Resort.
David Pelletier, GDSB, 3/14, Game Development/
Simulation Programming Technology, is employed
by Precision Design Studios.
Jessica Santiago, GMW, 9/13, Graphics, Multimedia
& Web Design Technology, is employed by Hasbro,
Inc.
Alyssa Cavallo, GMW, 3/14, Graphics, Multimedia
& Web Design Technology, is employed by GTECH
Corporation.
Brianna Hoyle, IDB, 9/13, Interior Design
Technology, is employed by Phase Zero Design.
Kristin Doherty, ITBN, 3/14, Information
Technology,/Network Engineering is employed by
Ocean State Software.
Rafael Arroyo, ITBS, 3/14, Information
Technology,/Software Engineering is employed by
Innovative Defense Technologies.
Elizabeth Charette, MSIT, 3/14, Information
Technology-Master’s program, is employed by
Warwick School Department.
Edward Norberg II, MGTB, 6/14, Business
Management Technology, is employed by Horizon
Aviation.
Charles Ingoglia, MT, 3/14, Marine Technology,
is employed by Tracker Marine.
Kelsey Wallace, OTA, 9/13, Occupational Therapy
Assistant Technology, is employed by Harrington
House Nursing & Rehab Center.
Timothy Breton, PLBH, 6/14, Plumbing/Heating
& Gas Technology, is employed by Platinum Fire
Protection & Services.
Melanie Giordano, PTA, 9/13, Physical Therapist
Assistant Technology, is employed by Scallop Shell
Nursing & Rehab Center.
Jonathan Vardo, PTA, 3/14, Physical Therapist
Assistant Technology, is employed by Sippican
Health Care.
Stephen Nabb, RACH, 3/14, Refrigeration/AC
Heating & Gas Technology, is employed by GEM
Plumbing and Heating.
Caitlin Cauley, ST, 3/14, Surgical Technology, is
employed by Southern New England Surgery Center.
Vanio Tavares, VAP, 6/14, Video & Audio Production
Technology, is employed by New England Show
Time Productions.
Lora Fillion, VET, 9/13, Veterinary Technology, is
employed by Compassionate Care Veterinary Clinic.
Kristin Huska, VET 3/14, Veterinary Technology
is employed by RI Community Spay/Neuter Clinic.
Many NEIT graduates employ NEIT graduates. If you
have an opening within your company, or know of an
opening that would be best filled by an NEIT graduate,
please contact Pat Blakemore, Director of Career
Services, at 800-736-7744 or 401-739-5000. There is
no fee for any referrals.
Graduates of New England Institute of Technology or New
England Technical Institute are automatically members of the
NEIT Alumni Association.  Your participation in the Alumni
Association is critical to its success. Please consider becoming
an active member of this important organization.  And the best
news of all: There is no fee for membership.  
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NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Meet new people! Learn new things!
Check out the list of student activities...
For information about any of these activities, events, or starting a new club on campus,
please contact Melissa Hague, Student Activities Coordinator, at 401-739-5000 extension
3565, by email at mhague@neit.edu, or stop by her office on the East Greenwich Campus at
the far end of the Food Court.
Student Clubs There are many interesting student clubs on campus. Get involved, meet new
people, have fun, and have something to add to your resume. Check out the student website at
http://students.neit.edu for more information.
Tee Time! Join the NEIT Golf Club...
...if you would like to play golf, learn to play golf, or improve your golf game. During the golfing season,
the club meets weekly through December (weather permitting) to play on a 9-hole course. This club
offers a great opportunity to meet students from different technologies. Please contact the club’s advisor,
AUT Instructor, Robert Kennedy, rkennedy@neit.edu, more information. Students who have signed up
for the club by contacting Mr. Kennedy can meet him and the club members at East Greenwich Country
Club. Students who have not signed up for the club must contact Mr. Kennedy prior to going to East
Greenwich Country Club to participate.
Check your NEIT
student email
for weekly Student
Activities and
Announcements.
Summer Quarter Activities Blood Drives
The RI Blood Center held a drive on Tuesday, July 29,
and collected 27 pints. Every pint collected has the potential to save up to 3 lives. The Rhode Island Blood
Center needs to collect up to 280 pints of blood every
day to meet the needs of area hospitals. This blood is
used to treat cancer patients, burn victims, accident
victims, major surgery patients, and more. The RI Blood
Center graciously appreciates all donations.
Ice Cream! Ice Cream!
On June 4, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream was on the East
Greenwich campus to kick off the summer break. We
hope everyone had a chance to stop by and make an ice
cream sundae.
Chess
Chess sets are available for students to use in the Student
Lounge on the East Greenwich Campus! What’s your
strategy? Will you make you make the right move? Challenge yourself in a game of chess. Students, faculty and
staff are encouraged to play!
Student Leadership
Opportunities
NEIT students are encouraged to get involved on campus
by volunteering at NEIT events. Students who volunteer
at NEIT events will receive a certificate of participation
for each event and the opportunity to earn the CE101
credit. Involvement in college events looks great on a
resume! Meet new people!
Events include: New Student Orientations, Tech Nites, Quarterly Information Tables, Career Fairs, and
Commencements.
6 vs. 6 Soccer Tournament
After many Fridays of rain we were able to hold the 2nd
Spring Quarter Soccer Tournament on Friday, May
30, 2014. The teams were named by the color of the tee
shirts worn by the players. Three 22-minute games, resulted in the blue team winning. Below are game goals.
The summer quarter tournaments will be held on August
8 & 29. Students may enter individually or as a team. To
register, email mhague@neit.edu
Game One
Orange Kyle McNeil 1
Blue
Jorge Sequeira 2
Game Three
Game Two
Orange Nick Lopes 1
Blue
Francis Carbah 1
Orange Regino Smith 1
Nick Lopes 1
Blue
Francis Carbah1 Jorge Sequeira 1
Leonardo Ribeiro1
Club News…
Thank you to the NEIT community for supporting
student clubs through donations to fundraisers and
collection drives during the spring quarter.
The Veterinary Technology Club held a shelter
drive to donate items to the Providence Animal Shelter.
The SkillsUSA student club held a fundraiser to
raffle off an on-campus reserved parking spot. The winner receives a parking spot of choice on the NEIT campus
for the fall 2014 quarter. The proceeds from this raffle
will help to send NEIT SkillsUSA students to the annual
SkillsUSA National Competition in Kansas City.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant and Occupational
Therapy student clubs conducted a toy drive-Toys to
Facilitate ALL the Senses. The toy drive was created to
collect toys to send overseas with the Therapy Missions
Organization.
The Interior Design Student Alliance organized a field trip to New York City on May 2, 2014. The
students visited various places that are of interest to the
Interior Design industry.
The New England Tech Rotaract Club assisted the Rotary Club of East Greenwich with their
Annual Wine & Wonderful Fundraiser held on May 2,
2014. The Rotaract Club provided many helping hands
to the Rotary Club to make this event very successful.
The Criminal Justice Club had a guest speaker
on Wednesday May 21, 2014. Marshal Jamie Hainsworth
of the United States Marshal Service gave a presentation
about the Marshal Service and its role in local law enforcement. He discussed the recruiting process for the
agency.
During the spring quarter, the NEIT Video Club
hosted a 72 hour film challenge in which participants
were given a full 72 hours to produce a short film. Each
team was given a genre, prop (a cell phone), and a line
of dialog (“I didn’t see that coming”) that had to be
present in their films. The contest took place on May 9th
and ended on May 12th, with a total of 5 teams participating. Neil Guliano, Robbie Savage Jr., and Luke Hosking took home the gold with their musical. The film
challenge was a big success.
The Video Club will be conducting a 48 hour film challenge, during the summer quarter, which will include a
genre, prop, and a line of dialog. NEIT students are encouraged to participate in this challenge to gain experience and have a good time! For more information on the
challenge, students can contact either VAP/DRA Associate Professor, Sally Kingsbury at skingsbury@neit.edu
or DRA Student & Video Club President, Jonathan
Henderson at jjhenderson@email.neit.edu.
Fast Fridays! Join the NEIT Pit Crew Club to
participate in “Fast Fridays” at Seekonk Speedway (located in Seekonk, Massachusetts). If you are interested
in helping out with teams on Friday nights at Seekonk
Speedway or want to know more about the NEIT Pit Crew
Club, please contact the club’s advisor, AUT Instructor,
Mr. Dan Perry at dperry@neit.edu. Fast Friday Nights has
4 divisions of racing; Seekonk youth racing, Sport4’s,
Pure Stocks and Nick’s Pitstop Legends racing. Students
who have signed up for the club by contacting Mr.Perry
can meet him at the speedway. Students who have not
signed up for the club must contact Mr. Perry prior to
going to the speedway to participate.
Game Rooms
All NEIT students are welcome to use the game rooms
and the ping pong tables. Come and meet new people! Consider playing in or watching the pool and ping pong
tournaments that are held each quarter!
Locations:
Post Road Campus, CT Building, Student Lounge. The
game room has two pool tables and a ping pong table.
East Greenwich Campus, Students may access the
game room at the far end of the Food Court seating area. The game room has two pool tables and a ping pong
table.
Game Room Tournaments
All NEIT students are welcome to join in the quarterly
ping-pong and pool tournaments held in the game room
on the East Greenwich campus. Sign-up for the tournaments by emailing Melissa Hague, mhague@neit.edu or
drop in to play. Tournaments are free. Space is limited.
Ping Pong Tournaments
Get involved, meet new people, have fun,
and have something to add to your
resume. Check out the student website
at http://students.neit.edu for more
information.
n Alpha Chi Honor Society
n Criminal Justice Student Club
n Game Developers’ Network
n Interior Design Student Alliance
n Investment Club
n New England Tech Golf Club
n New England Tech
Pit Crew Student Club
n Phi Theta Kappa
International Honor Society
n Quadricycle Club
n SkillsUSA Student Club
n SOTA Club
Student Occupational Therapy
Association
n SPTA Club
Student Physical Therapist
Assistant
n Student Nurses’ Association
n Surgical Technology Club
n Respiratory Care Club
n Rotaract Club
n Tech Radio Student Club
n Tech Record Club
n Veterinary Technology Club
Are you interested in
starting a new club?
For more information contact:
Melissa Hague, Student Activities Coordinator,
at mhague@neit.edu
Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.
Week 6 – August 26
Pool Tournaments
Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
Week 5 – August 21
Week 7 – September 4
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