Faces of Farmingdale

Faces of Farmingdale

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Alumni
Joanne Johnson
Architectural Engineering Technology Class of 2024
Opportunities for practical experience on and off campus (including Habitat for Humanity) and connections with professors made FSC an ideal place to prepare for an architectural engineering technology career, said Joanne Johnson, ’24.
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Alumni
Javiera Saba
Civil Engineering Technology Class of 2023
Born into a family with engineering leanings, Javiera Saba, ‘23, felt the pull and with a degree in civil engineering technology, she will be the first female engineer in her family. She is looking forward to working in transportation.
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Alumni
Khadeeja Maqsood
Applied Economics, Business Management Class of 2023
An internship with the New York State Assembly introduced Applied Economics major Khadeeja Maqsood '23 to the world of politics and gave her new career options to consider. The talented alumna has many opportunities open to her.
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Alumni
Sydney McCrea
Medical Laboratory Science Class of 2023
Learning and working in a professional-level laboratory setting with industry-experienced instructors has assured Sydney McCrea,’23, that FSC has what it takes to prepare her for a certification test and a career in medical laboratory science.
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Alumni
Daniela Figueroa
Applied Psychology Class of 2024
Applied Psychology graduate Daniela Figueroa,’24, already boasts a packed resume and is always looking for new ways to contribute to the College and her community.
Dr. Tracy Callender
Faculty
Dr. Tracy Callender
Biology Assistant Professor Dr. Tracy Callender helps draw minority students into research and supports graduate and postgraduate students interested in academic careers.
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Alumni
Asse Diallo
Science, Technology, & Society Class of 2023
Asse Diallo, '23, has been building community and encouraging advocacy at FSC and beyond. She encouraged student activism through the FSC NAACP chapter.
James Durant
Alumni
James Durant
Aviation Class of 1968
James Durant ’68, credits FSC with building his skills and confidence to succeed in the aviation industry. Now he is mentoring and supporting young people.
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Student
Kenia Sanchez
Science, Technology, & Society Class of 2025
Kenia Sanchez plans to be a doctor, and will use the experience from her internship with the Long Island Library Resources Council to help on her journey.
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Alumni
Carol Sung
Interaction Design Class of 2023
Having amassed work experience and numerous awards, Carol Sung is eager to apply her Interaction Design skills to new challenges in the industry.
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Alumni
Aidan Reilly
Professional Communications Class of 2018
Aidan Reilly always saw himself working at Disney--and now he is. He has tried several different roles with the company so far and is grateful for his experience as a Rambassador.
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Staff
Rena Varghese
The Nexus Center's Rena Varghese, Esq., originally saw her career unfolding in a law office, not on a college campus. But she has found her niche helping students, especially first-generation ones, set a career path.
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Alumni
Tunisia Solomon
Applied Mathematics Class of 2018
The flying bug hit Tunisia Solomon hard while she was at FSC, and she has had two missions since: to get her pilot's license and encourage other women and minorities to pursue aviation.
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Alumni
Rushi Kota
Automotive Engineering Technology Class of 2009
Actor Rushi Kota came to Farmingdale with one plan and left with new insights and ambitions. He credits FSC with giving him a range of experiences and opportunities that have contributed to his development as an actor.
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Faculty
Dr. Brian Kelly
Dr. Brian Kelly uses body cameras in his Criminal Justice Studies' classes to give students experience using current law enforcement equipment.
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Faculty
Eugene Kwak
After Eugene Kwak began researching food systems, regional food access, and the loss of farmers, he decided to dig in with his project to encourage farming and make it more sustainable.
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Faculty
Dr. Martin Lewison
When not in the classroom, much of Martin Lewison's time is spent at amusement parks and indulging his passion, which is roller coasters. He his ridden more than 1,800 worldwide.
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Faculty
Prof. Orla Smyth LoPiccolo
Architecture Professor Orla Smyth LoPiccolo scours Long Island every year for public and non-profits' buildings in need of renovations, and assigns her students to draw up blueprints for improvements.
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Alumni
Amanda Reilly
Visual Communications Class of 2013
Amanda Reilly, known sometimes for bold and bizarre artwork, credits her Visual Communications professors with helping to shape her career as a designer and an illustrator.
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Alumni
Arthur Corwin
Construction Engineering Technology Class of 1976
An unflattering review of Arthur Corwin's '76, drawing skills led him to drop plans to be an architect and major in Construction Technology. The decision led to a lucrative career in civil engineering.
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Alumni
Cecilia Ambros
Visual Communications Class of 2004
When Cecilia Ambros became interested in art as a teenager, her current profession did not exist. From those early beginnings she has drawn from her FSC degree, progressing her design career from branding and marketing to digitally engaging bank customers.
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Alumni
Deo Singh
Nutrition Science Class of 2023
Deo Singh, '23 digs into nutrition after military and public service.
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Alumni
Elena Ortiz
Applied Psychology Class of 2023
Elena Ortiz, '23, aspires to help others through law enforcement.
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Faculty
Dr. Ilknur Aydin
FSC's Dr. Ilknur Aydin's research connections provide inspiration and opportunities for students.
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Faculty
Dr. Jing Betty Feng
FSC's Dr. Jing Betty Feng, associate professor in the Department of Business Management, focuses on applied learning and cross-cultural collaboration to prepare her students for successful careers.
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Alumni
Joseph Rothenberg
Applied Science in Electrical Technology Class of 1964
During a six-decade career in aerospace, Joseph Rothenberg, ’64, impacted almost every aspect of the constantly evolving industry.
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Alumni
Lori Rothschild Ansaldi
Business Management and Communications Class of 1994
True-crime producer Lori Rothschild Ansaldi, '94, investigates wrongful conviction claims
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Faculty
Dr. Peter Park
FSC's Dr. Peter Park shares his passion for aquatic life.
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Alumni
Kalena Ricketts
Nursing Class of 2024
Kalena Ricketts, ’24, balances it all, on the court and in the classroom.
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Faculty
Dr. Christine Freaney
FSC's Christine Freaney, PhD, inspires student success and belonging.
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Alumni
Clyde Vanel
Aviation Administration Class of 1997
From the ins and outs of the judicial system as a skilled intellectual property attorney, serving as an honorable member of the New York State Legislature, and owning and operating multiple businesses, to piloting an emergency aircraft landing, Clyde Vanel, ’97, continues soaring to new heights.
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Alumni
Destini Buchanan
Bioscience Class of 2024
Destini Buchanan, ’24, leads by example in FSC’s campus community and beyond.
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Staff
Dr. Dylan Gafarian
FSC's Dylan Gafarian, EdD, shares positivity and an unforgettable college experience as Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) Program director.
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Faculty
Dr. Edmund “Ned” Douglass
FSC's Edmund “Ned” Douglass, PhD, brings cosmic connection and a a problem-solving tool kit to his students.
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Alumni
George "Chip" Gorman
Criminal Justice Class of 1987
Chip Gorman, ’87, touches millions of lives overseeing Long Island’s state parks.
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Alumni
Jenna Natale
Professional Communications Class of 2016
Jenna Natale, ’16, has skillfully parlayed her degree into a successful career spotlighting, and inspiring, others in her community.
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Student
Kelly Wylie
Mechanical Engineering Technology Class of 2025
Kelly Wylie, ’25, is building a career and a community at FSC.
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Student
Genevieve Paraszczuk
Law Enforcement Technology, Sport Management, Chemistry Class of 2025
Why have one major when you can have two-and-a-half? Genevieve Paraszczuk,’25, plans to use her unusual degree combination of Sport Management, Law Enforcement Technology, and a Chemistry minor to study forensics after graduating from FSC.
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Alumni
Marco Iorio
Electrical Engineering Technology Class of 2024
Anyone wondering about the benefits of internships can reach out to Marco Iorio, ‘24. Not only has the electrical engineering technology major had three, each helped him cultivate different skills. After earning a PhD, he plans to enter the industry.
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Alumni
Oniel Cross
Computer Security Class of 2004
Oniel Cross '04, came to FSC looking for a great education and the chance for a great job. He got both, and now works as a principal in Deloitte’s public sector technology practice, and wants to make FSC a feeder school for the high-profile company.
Last Modified 12/12/24