Campus Notes - Branford College Students

BRANFORD, CT — Here are some recent notable accomplishments by local college students, as provided by readMedia Newswire.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts

Branford Resident Jane Lockery Returns Following Intensive Research Project

Jane Lockery of Branford, Conn., a member of the class of 2019 majoring in biology and biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense, hands-on research through the WPI project center in Australia. The project was titled The Age of Ask in Melbourne Museums. In their project summary, the students wrote, "The purpose of this project was to assist Museums Victoria in making the visitor experience more interactive using voice-activated technology (VAT)."

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's 40-plus off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.

A signature element of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI, the project-based curriculum offers students the opportunity to apply their scientific and technical knowledge to develop thoughtful solutions to real problems that affect the quality of people's lives-and make a difference before they graduate.

"The WPI project-based curriculum's focus on global studies brings students out of the classroom and their comfort zones and into the global community to apply their knowledge to solve real problems," said Professor Kent Rissmiller, interim dean of the WPI Interdisciplinary and Global Studies Division. "Students are immersed in all aspects of a different culture, from the way people live and work to the values they hold to the foods they eat - all valuable perspectives for surviving and thriving in today's global marketplace. They also learn the meaning and magic of teamwork; make a real and meaningful difference in their host community; and gain a competitive edge for any resume, or graduate or professional school application."

Goodwin College, East Hartford, CT

Branford resident Tejshri Patel has achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average at Goodwin College for the Spring 2018 session, earning a spot on the elite President's List. The List is the highest academic honor roll at Goodwin College, a nonprofit school that believes that all students are capable of great success academically, professionally, and in their personal lives. Students like Tejshri exemplify the rigorous work ethic and commitment to education it takes to succeed in higher education.

Goodwin College extends its congratulations to Tejshri for such a tremendous academic achievement. To qualify for the President's List, a student must be enrolled in at least six credits at Goodwin College and earn perfect marks in all classes.

Western New England University in Springfield, Mass.
Sarah Bartlett of Branford, CT (06405) has been named to the President's List at Western New England University for the Spring 2018. Bartlett is working toward a degree in Accounting.
Students are named to the President's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

Georgia Tech
Kelsey Tweed of Branford, CT, made the Dean's List for the Spring 2018 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

Luke Distasio of Branford, CT, earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Spring 2018 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 4.0 academic average for the semester.

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