Faces of Farmingdale

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Biology Assistant Professor Dr. Tracy Callender helps draw minority students into research and supports graduate and postgraduate students interested in academic careers.

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 ’68, credits FSC with building his skills and confidence to succeed in the aviation industry. Now he is mentoring and supporting young people.

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.

Having amassed work experience and numerous awards, Carol Sung is eager to apply her Interaction Design skills to new challenges in the industry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Brian Kelly uses body cameras in his Criminal Justice Studies' classes to give students experience using current law enforcement equipment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Deo Singh, '23 digs into nutrition after military and public service.

Elena Ortiz, '23, aspires to help others through law enforcement.

FSC's Dr. Ilknur Aydin's research connections provide inspiration and opportunities for students.

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.

During a six-decade career in aerospace, Joseph Rothenberg, ’64, impacted almost every aspect of the constantly evolving industry.

True-crime producer Lori Rothschild Ansaldi, '94, investigates wrongful conviction claims

FSC's Dr. Peter Park shares his passion for aquatic life.

Kalena Ricketts, ’24, balances it all, on the court and in the classroom.

FSC's Christine Freaney, PhD, inspires student success and belonging.

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.

Destini Buchanan, ’24, leads by example in FSC’s campus community and beyond.

FSC's Dylan Gafarian, EdD, shares positivity and an unforgettable college experience as Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) Program director.

FSC's Edmund “Ned” Douglass, PhD, brings cosmic connection and a a problem-solving tool kit to his students.

Chip Gorman, ’87, touches millions of lives overseeing Long Island’s state parks.

Jenna Natale, ’16, has skillfully parlayed her degree into a successful career spotlighting, and inspiring, others in her community.

Kelly Wylie, ’25, is building a career and a community at FSC.

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.

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.

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.