Friday, April 26 • Michael J. Grant Campus • Brentwood, NY
This year’s event is hosted at Suffolk County Community College on April 26, and at the University at Buffalo on April 15, 2024. The SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) is a multidisciplinary spring semester event. SURC brings together undergraduate students and faculty mentors from across the SUNY system for a full day of activities, including sessions devoted to student presentations, a luncheon, keynote speakers, and professional development workshops for students and faculty. SURC is supported by the Offices of the Chancellor, Provost, and Research Foundation, as well as SUNY student and faculty governance organizations. All undergraduate students engaged in research and their mentors across SUNY are invited to attend. Oral and Poster Abstracts
An abstract is a concise summary of a student’s longer work, such as a research paper. It provides valuable insights into the background, methods, results, and conclusions of the project.
Dr. Irene Rios, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Professor Sean Tvelia, Academic Chair-Earth Science, SUNY Suffolk SURC Co-Chair Mary Lou Araneo, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, SUNY Suffolk SURC Co-Chair
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SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) 2024
Suffolk County Community College will serve as a host location for the 2024 SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC). SURC will be held on our Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood, on Friday, April 26. The conference is a multidisciplinary spring semester event hosted each year by different SUNY institutions. It brings together undergraduate student researchers and faculty mentors from across the SUNY system for activities, including sessions devoted to student presentations—oral, performance, artistic displays, and posters.
Please pass this information along to all interested individuals on your campus. Students and faculty mentors from all academic disciplines are invited to participate in SURC, and we ask that faculty be encouraged to participate with their students.
Students can now begin to submit abstracts on-line to present at the SURC conference.
In addition, we invite faculty who would like to volunteer to assist with hosting the program, inclusive of reviewing abstract submissions, to email one of us indicating that interest.
Open Date
Close Date
Abstract Submissions
January 31, 2024
March 31, 2024 @ 11:59 pm
Registration
January 31, 2024
March 31, 2024 @ 11:59 pm
Registration for the conference is open at the website, and
more SURC information is available here: SUNY.edu/SURC
Please note, we will accept guests on a limited basis, as our venue cannot accommodate everyone bringing a guest. Guests will need to register and pay the $25 registration fee. If we find that guest registration numbers affect students from registering, we will suspend additional guest registrations
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Make checks payable to: Suffolk Community College Foundation
The Suffolk County Community College Advanced Manufacturing Training Center offers many training opportunities to develop and upgrade skills necessary to begin a career in the manufacturing field.
The Center offers several programs such as CNC Operator, Welding, IPC certification, PLC/Industrial Automation, Mastercam, and Soldering and electronic assembly, among others. Each program offers a Completion Certificate upon successful completion, and offers the opportunity of National Certification in some areas.
Contact Us
Advanced Manufacturing Training Center Sally Ann Slacke Center 1001 Crooked Hill Road Brentwood, NY 11717 Get Directions
Consider a donation to support Advanced Manufacturing
To make a tax-deductible donation by credit card to the scholarship fund, visit the Suffolk Community College Foundation’s secure website and choose Advanced Manufacturing Scholarship Fund in the drop-down list. You may also send a check payable to the Suffolk Community College Foundation, and place Advanced Manufacturing Machining Equipment or Scholarship in the note. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated, and will make a difference in the lives of our Long Island community.
Rosemary Mascali charges up her EV with a regular wall outlet. As a founder of Drive Electric Long Island, she leads the charge to make driving cleaner and greener.
“We hit 50,000 EVs on the road on Long Island, which is a great milestone. We have the most EVs in our region as anywhere in New York state,” she said.
That steady growth is sending some auto mechanics back to school.
Suffolk Community College has partnered with PSEG Long Island to offer a two-day introductory course in EV and plug-in hybrid maintenance and safety.
“Most obviously, there’s no engine there, right? There is a whole lot more in terms of wiring and electronics, so there is a whole skill set for technicians to learn to competently work on these vehicles,” EV course instructor and Campus Assistant Dean of Transportation Programs Dave Macholz said.
In a session CBS New York’s Carolyn Gusoff attended, the students were mostly PSEG Long Island auto mechanics. In five years, the utility’s entire 500 light duty fleet will be fully electric.
“The regular ICE vehicles — internal combustion engine vehicles — we’re all familiar with, we’ve been working on for almost 100 years now. This is a complete change,” PSEG Long Island fleet manager Thomas Stagnitta said. “It’s already happening, so we have to get ahead of the curve.”
Students at Suffolk County Community College, Automotive Technology Program. Courtesy of CBS News
Students have come from school districts, municipalities and dealerships. The goal is to support the state’s climate goals to reduce emissions.
“All new vehicle sales in New York state are going to be fully electric by 2035, and medium heavy duty vehicles will be fully electric sales by 2045,” said Paul DiBenedetto, with the PSEG Long Island EV program.
But EV sales far outpace the number of mechanics.
Michael Scamardella ’03, Adjunct Instructor of Automotive Technology. Courtesy of CBS News.
“Frankly, the marketplace is not ready for it from a technical perspective. A lot of technicians out there that need some training to know how to handle these vehicles for maintenance, for repair, diagnostic work,” EV course instructor Michael Scamardella ’03 said. “If you can excel at that, you can write your own ticket.”
What’s also needed are more charging stations. This week, New York was awarded another $15 million in federal funds.
Long Island’s rapid growth is due in part to so many single-family homes.
“The average range on cars today is plenty for our day-to-day driving needs, and we can charge conveniently at home,” Mascali said.
Drive Electric Long Island is celebrating the 50,000-car milestone with an EV parade next Wednesday to the LIE Welcome Center. For more information on the event, click here.
According to the National Auto Dealers Association, more than 1 million EVs were sold last year in the United States. That’s over a 50% increase over 2022.
Deadline – Tristan W. Eagle Scout Project at Suffolk County Community College
Monday, December 18, 2023
For his Eagle Scout Project, on behalf of Suffolk County Community College, Tristan W. will be preservering and creating a display for a large tree cut section from a very old tree that was on the Brentwood Campus and came down during Super Storm Sandy. The display will tell the story of the tree and include a timeline of historical events the tree “witnessed” by identifying the years the correspond with the rings on the tree. This will promote both an understanding of our place in history and a natural history of our local community. Any support that can be offered will be appreciated! Any funds raised above what is needed for the project will be donated to the college.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that job opportunities within the cybersecurity sector will increase by 35% by 2031— at least seven times the national average for all occupations.
The Suffolk County Community College Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program will prepare students for an entry-level career in the cybersecurity industry. It will also provide opportunities for those employed in the information technology field to enhance their knowledge and credentials and advance in their careers.
Suffolk County Community College’s New STEM Building
June 1, 2023
Suffolk County Community College’s new, 26,000 square foot, two-story, state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) building — The Renewable Energy STEM center — opened today with a celebratory ribbon cutting featuring area high school students, elected officials, business leaders, scientific and robotics presentations, and the unveiling of The National Grid Center for Workforce and Energy Innovation. The building sits on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood. The high school students from Central Islip, Brentwood and Bay Shore participated in STEM related activities as well as informative panels about STEM careers.
“This beautiful new building will help Suffolk County Community College prepare a new generation of graduates for the demands of the STEM economy,” College President Dr. Edward Bonahue, said. “We are grateful for the generosity of our County and State sponsors and National Grid for their significant support of our mission to prepare students for service in our regional energy workforce. National Grid’s Project C program supports our mission and vision for Suffolk’s workforce future.”
Suffolk County Community College Board of Trustees Chair E. Christopher Murray said, “The new STEM building is a symbol of our commitment to excellence in STEM education. We are excited to see what our students will accomplish in this state-of-the-art facility.”
“As I leave the college’s Board of Trustees following 12 years of past service, I am delighted that one of my last acts is participating in today’s ribbon cutting, an event that looks to a sustainable future for the students of Suffolk County Community College and, indeed, a sustainable future for all of Long Island’s citizens,” said Suffolk County Community College Board of Trustees Vice Chair Jim Morgo.
“This new state of the art building is a win-win for county residents looking to further their education in the STEM field at Suffolk County Community College,” said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. “I would like to extend my thanks to College President Dr. Edward Bonahue for always doing what’s best for his students and to National Grid and New York State for partnering with us on this initiative. It is always a pleasure to put forth a collaborative effort in providing clean and energy efficient facilities that benefit our residents.”
“I am excited to join with SCCC in celebrating the opening of the new, net-zero energy, STEM building, funded by New York State and Suffolk County. This state-of-the-art facility will provide students with cutting-edge resources to excel in science, technology, engineering, and math. It showcases renewable energy and offers training in renewable energy systems, while accommodating over 1,600 students in various STEM disciplines. It represents our commitment to innovation, workforce development, and a sustainable future,” said Assemblyman Fred Thiele who was instrumental in garnering state funding for the building with now retired New York State Senator Kenneth LaValle.
“I am proud to have helped secure the state funding for this building, which will provide Suffolk County Community College students with the resources they need to succeed in the 21st century economy,” former New York State Senator and Chair of the State Senate Select Committee on Higher Education Kenneth P. LaValle said. “This building will help prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow, and it will ensure that Suffolk County remains a leader in innovation and economic development.”
“It is essential as leaders in the public and private sector, that we work together to create educational and workforce opportunities that keep our highly educated students on Long Island. We look forward to having this incredible STEM center here in Brentwood in the Town of Islip, home to one of Suffolk County Community College’s premier campuses,” said Islip Town Supervisor and alumna Angie Carpenter.
The $21.3 million building — funded by New York State and Suffolk County — provides students with a new facility to learn chemistry, physics, engineering, math and other workforce initiatives, provides a showcase for the merits of renewable energy, and a facility where the installation, repair and maintenance of renewable energy systems can be taught as well as house laboratories and classrooms. The building will also be used for renewable energy training and other STEM related courses and certificate programs.
“National Grid is proud to partner with Suffolk Community College on this beautiful building and we are honored it has our name on it,” said Melanie Littlejohn, Vice President for New York Customer and Community Management at National Grid. We are committed to higher education and creating the clean energy workforce of the future. We are excited to announce the ‘National Grid Scholarship for Excellence in Renewable Energy Workforce Development,’ and we believe this will propel students to help develop a clean, sustainable, and equitable energy future.”
The National Grid Center for Workforce and Energy Education is supported by a generous $250,000 gift from National Grid that includes a National Grid Workforce and Energy Innovation Endowed Scholarship, part of a series of donations from National Grid including a campus beautification mural near the new STEM building, and solar trees – solar powered recharging stations with tables and seating — on the college’s Ammerman and Grant campuses. Solar Trees provide students and faculty with opportunities to better understand energy innovation on our campuses and throughout our community, said Dr. Sylvia A. Diaz, executive director of the Suffolk Community College Foundation.
The completely electric building’s high-tech green roof has a 468 solar panel array that can generate 208 kW of power and will generate as much power as it consumes over the course of a year — pulling power from the grid on high-energy consumption days and feeding power back to the grid on others. The building’s geothermal exchange system will reduce the energy needed to both heat and cool the building.
The building has new classrooms, meeting rooms and lab study space and includes:
– The National Grid Center for Workforce and Energy Education
– an open symposium center with seating for 300 and computer and network accessibility.
– Biology lab and support lab
– Cybersecurity Lab
– Multi-use lab for solar technology and other programs
Meet 2012 Suffolk County Community College graduate Jessica Peluso.
Jessica has more than 10 years of non-profit sector experience in leadership, program development and management and is the Assistant Director of Education and Diversity at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cancer Center where she manages the national laboratory’s education and diversity initiatives to better support trainees and faculty.
Jessica has BA in Psychology, MA in Human Services and I’m currently working toward an MBA degree in Healthcare Leadership.
“My hope is to bridge my education and experience to enhance the success of research organizations,” Jessica said.
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Learn about Suffolk County Community College Honors Program
The New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Fellowship provides dedicated student Fellows with unprecedented access to the region’s leading cancer specialists with several locations across Suffolk County. Fellows work side-by-side compassionate caregivers including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers and other health care professionals learning industry standards, best practices, technologies and more. The Fellowship provides generous financial support to select eligible students enrolled in Suffolk County Community College’s nursing, human services, business/accounting, communications, nutrition and allied health degree programs.
What is the Fellowship Award Amount?
The New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Fellowship provides eligible Fellows with a Fellowship stipend of up to $3,000.
Am I Eligible?
Continuing students enrolled in nursing, human services, business/accounting, communications, nutrition and allied health degree programs at Suffolk County Community College who have achieved a 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply:
Continuing student
Achieved a 3.0 GPA or better
Submit an essay of 250 words or less explaining your interest in serving as a New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Fellow
Commit to 100 hours of fellowship experience at one or more of the New York Cancer & Blood Services facilities
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