Campus Notes - Simsbury College Students

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

Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove PA

• Talia Basch, of Simsbury, is working as a student ambassador this year at Susquehanna University. To become an ambassador and guide tours, students must complete a written application and personal interview with the admission staff. Once selected, students complete an intensive training program, followed by additional training sessions throughout their time on the job. Training includes shadowing veteran tour guides, becoming familiar with the admission process and frequently asked questions, learning to present important information during the tour, and preparing to deal with challenging situations that may arise while giving a tour. Basch is a communications major in the Class of 2020. A 2015 graduate of The Ethel Walker School, she is the daughter of Alan and Clarissa Basch.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester MA

• Spencer Ralphs of Simsbury, a member of the class of 2019 majoring in mechanical engineering 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 Costa Rica. The project was titled Solar Energy Guide. In their project summary, the students wrote, "The goal of this project was to work with la Camara de Industria de Costa Rica (CICR) to address high industrial energy prices by promoting photovoltaic systems for self- generation." 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.

Photo credit: Susquehanna University