Wentworth Institute of Technology

2019 Staff & Faculty Appreciation Day&

President’s Awards for Faculty & Staff

Friday, May 17, 201912:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Watson Auditorium

FIVE (5) YEARS OF SERVICE

Vagner Afonso Division of Technology ServicesNakisa Alborz Interdisciplinary EngineeringRobbin Beauchamp Co-ops and CareersBrian Burns Finance Abigail Charest Civil EngineeringLynn Cooke Division of Technology ServicesKatherine DePrimo Annual FundCarol Estes-Schwartz Institutional Advancement Cheryl Feeley Institutional AdvancementMario Fernandez Wellness and Disability ServicesLori Friedman Institutional Advancement Shannon Glaser Enrollment ManagementSara Hammond Institutional AdvancementEmily Harlan Wellness and Disability ServicesJanel Juba Co-ops and CareersCatherine Kidd Division of Technology ServicesDaniel Lefteriou Division of Technology ServicesRobert Moran Public SafetySteven Morrow Applied MathematicsChristine Neal Physical PlantDennis Nealon Institutional AdvancementJason Pecora Athletics

FIVE (5) YEARS OF SERVICEDaniel Roark Enrollment ManagementRyan Rogers SciencesPaula Sakey Institutional AdvancementChristopher Scanlon Student EngagementJohanna Sena BusinessLisa Shapiro Institutional AdvancementCidhinnia Torres-Campos Institutional EffectivenessEdith Waldsmith Physical PlantPhyllis Wentworth Humanities, Social SciencesChen-Hsiang Yu Computer Science and Networking

TEN (10) YEARS OF SERVICEBenjamin Assa Division of Technology ServicesIlyas Bhatti Construction ManagementCarol Burns ArchitectureAnita Chiu Institutional AdvancementMicaela De Leon Student Financial ServicesDexter Francis Public SafetyMark John Isola Humanities, Social SciencesTodd Johnson Construction ManagementJennifer Kosses Student AffairsKarmon Runquist Institutional Advancement Priscilla Saul Architecture Emma Smith Zbarsky Applied MathematicsSheldon Ward Public Safety

FIFTEEN (15) YEARS OF SERVICE

Cristina Cosma Construction Management

Manuel Delgado ArchitectureChantina Drayton Public SafetyAmanda Hattaway Applied Mathematics

Lora Kim ArchitectureJeffrey Michael Interior DesignNicholas Ortolino Interior DesignWilliam Ryan Physical PlantElaine Slater Humanities, Social

Sciences

TWENTY (20) YEARS OF SERVICE

Janet GarciaJanet began her career at Wentworth while working for the Mission Hill summer program on campus.

Her talents were recognized by the management in Physical Plant who simply said, “We need to hire

Janet.” She began in the Utility & Grounds department. Her professionalism and can-do attitude was

apparent and she was promoted through the ranks. She is currently the Utility A worker. If you need

someone to set up and break down events, Janet is our go-to person. Additionally, Janet has worked

countless student move in/move outs as well as commencements, assembled signage for visitors to

our campus, and ensures our grounds always look sharp. She is extremely dedicated and always

gives 100% effort. Congratulations to Janet for 20 years of outstanding customer service!

Christopher Gleason

Christopher Gleason is a Professor in the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences. He holds an

M.F.A in Creative Writing at Florida International University and a Ph.D. in English/Creative Writing

from the University of Utah. He has designed and continues to develop a number of different HSS

courses including History of American Folk Music, American Cinema as Reflection of American

Culture, and various E.P.I.C. iterations of MCCS Studio (most recently: Boston Americana: a Musical

History.)

Susan MorinSusan Morin, Human Resources Manager, is honored today for her twenty years of service. Susan

began her career in Human Resources in 1998 at Pacific Northwest Renal Services in Portland,

Oregon. After relocating back to Boston, she interviewed at several different organizations including

Wentworth. Susan had never worked in higher education; however, being a life-long student, she

decided to give Wentworth a go. She is very happy she did! “I love to tell Wentworth’s story to

everyone I interview. I strongly feel that the most successful employees are those who are committed

to the mission of the organization. Once they understand Wentworth, their jobs become more

meaningful.” Susan is responsible for the recruitment function at Wentworth. Her duties also include

performance management and training and development. “Just as every employee should be

committed to our students’ overall experience at Wentworth, I also want each employee to have a

great experience working here. It pleases me when I hear a colleague say that they love what they

do. It makes all the difference.” Susan received her Master of Science in Human Resources

Management from Emmanuel College in 2013. She continues to expand her HR knowledge through

various conferences and networking opportunities. Her dream is for Wentworth to develop a satellite

campus in Paris, France. International Human Resources Practitioner? Here she comes!

Cindy StevensDr. Cindy Stevens has been teaching at Wentworth since 1999. She was hired as a one semester

appointment and when she turned in her 50-pound course manual, her department chair knew she

would make an excellent full-time Assistant Professor. Dr. Stevens teaches in the Business

Management department. Her courses include operations management, project management,

technology acquisition, technology management, communication and much more. Her degrees,

teaching experience, and past business ownership allows for versatility within the management

department. After she finished her Ph.D. in Technology Management in 2002, she was promoted to

Associate Professor. Cindy has written numerous computer text books and instructor guides, and she

has become our resident expert on all things ePortfolio. Cindy has published and presented at

numerous conferences related to ePortfolio assessment, practices, pedagogy, student reflection,

technology implementation, and more. Cindy was promoted to Professor in 2013. She is

approximately the 10th female faculty in Wentworth’s history to be promoted to full Professor. Cindy

was on sabbatical during the Fall 2018 semester with the focus on improving operations and logistics

for AePr (AAEEBL ePortfolio Review), an online journal. Cindy is an executive co-editor of AePR,

which is an online peer-reviewed journal related to all things e-Portfolio. Cindy is on numerous

campus-wide committees including advising and the more recent women’s initiative committee. She

runs the women's monthly book club and she also considers CPCE her second home. You won’t be

able to miss her; just listen for her southern accent!

TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS OF SERVICE

Leonard AndersonLeonard Anderson has been a faculty member at Wentworth Institute of Technology for twenty-five

years. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from WPI. His bachelor’s degree is a BSCE from the

University of Massachusetts and his master’s degree is a MSCE from WPI. Leonard is a Certified

Professional Constructor, holds a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License, and is an EIT. 

Leonard’s areas of teaching interest include low impact development, construction management, fluid

mechanics, and capstone design.

Ronald BlakeRon Blake has been at Wentworth since April of 1994, when he started as an HVAC “B” Mechanic.

He was quickly promoted to a Maintenance “A” Mechanic, and in 1997 he was promoted to

Mechanical Coordinator. Last year he was promoted to Facility Manager for the Central Services

zone and is responsible for the power plant and all heating, cooling and plumbing systems on

campus. His experience and education make Ron extremely valuable to our department and to

Wentworth. Ron has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology from Fitchburg State, has taken

countless training programs at the Peterson School, and holds a Master of Science degree in

Facilities Management from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He is active in many professional

organizations, acting as the Regional Education Director for the Association of Facilities Engineers

(AFE) chapters 33 and 38. Ron has given many HVAC tours and lectures for Wentworth’s

Engineering and Facilities Management programs and has helped make great improvements to the

campus. When Ron is not at work, he enjoys a nice afternoon on a local golf course, spending time

outdoors near his hometown, or planning his next getaway to sunny Florida.

David DowneyDavid Downey began at Wentworth in 1994 as a Writing Center instructor. He then joined the

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences teaching English and Literature. David has developed

a following of devoted students. Whether it is his first-year English 20th Century Literature or his

Contemporary Literature course, students consistently find him passionate about his subject and an

inspiring teacher. Other students simply call him “awesome!” His dedication to the department and

the institute is no less commendable, including his work on the Community Standards Board and the

Commencement Student Speaker Committee. Quiet and unassuming, David brings thoughtful focus

and good humor to any committee or project. Please join the department in thanking David for his 25

years of dedicated service.

Julie Kneeland

Julie Kneeland was hired by Wentworth in June of 1994 as a Maintenance “C” painter. However, long

before, she knew she wanted to work at Wentworth. She attended the Boston Trade School, which is

now known as the Annex Complex. Ever since, Julie believed one day she would work here. In her 25

years at Wentworth, Julie has probably painted every room on campus. She likes getting to know

everyone and always has a smile on her face. She has also taken several trainings and was

promoted to a Maintenance “B” painter. Julie has 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters and is always

happy to share stories and pictures of the fun times she has with them. She loves to do crafts, work

with senior citizens, and enjoys baking. Sometimes we’re lucky enough to try some of her delicious

banana bread or cupcakes! Julie is a respected employee and everyone appreciates her hard work,

friendly personality, and willingness to help others. Congratulations to Julie for 25 excellent years of

service!

Pia Romano

Pia came to Wentworth in August of 1994. She has helped countless students, alumni, faculty and

staff with their research. Pia spends a fair amount of time in and out of the classroom teaching

students how to conduct research. Once they find the information they need, she works with them to

evaluate and properly cite their sources. She coordinates the library participation in Accepted Student

Days, Open Houses, CPCE Open Houses, New Student Orientation, CPCE Orientations, RAMP, and

WOW. Pia meets with the Student Ambassadors to prepare them for tours of the library space and

resources. She is involved with CPCE students with their online and hybrid courses. She has been a

First Year Seminar instructor since the program began. She works with RAMP students each summer

to teach them research skills and tools. Pia has served on various Wentworth and Fenway Libraries

Organization committees including Internet, Library Advisory, Public Services and Strategic Planning.

She chairs the recently established Student Library Advisory Committee which gives students a voice

in improving the library and its services. Pia maintains the Wentworth Archives, and LOVES learning

about the history of Wentworth. Pia excels in talking to people and tries to make sure everyone feel

welcome. The students refer to her as their “Library Mom”.

THIRTY (30) YEARS OF SERVICE

Garrick GoldenbergThe Institute and the Department of Architecture recognize Professor Garrick Goldenberg's important

contributions to the Architecture program during the last 30 years. He continues to be dedicated to

making complex structural concepts easy to understand. To that end, Garrick brings his experience

as a practicing structural engineer into the classroom to better inform his students on how buildings

stand up. His success as a teacher is evident by the enthusiasm his students display for the subject

matter and also by the great respect they have for him as an instructor. He is always generous with

his time and is happy to mentor and advise students on their studio projects. In addition,

his colleagues in the department appreciate his robust sense of humor and his friendly, collegial

manner.

Mark HassoMark H. Hasso, Professor of Construction Management, is honored today for 30 years of dedicated

service. Mark holds both a PhD, as well as a PE. He received the Distinguished Academic of the Year

award from the CMAA in 2011. He is a Douglas C. Elder endowed professor. Mark has been the

Boston Society of Civil Engineers 153rd president and is a member of the board CMAA New England

Chapter. Mark teaches Construction Project Management, Construction Business and Finance and

Senior project. He even remembers when Wentworth was in Plainville!

José LaboyJosé’s colleagues describe him as an over-achiever. No job is too small or too complicated for José.

José got his start at Wentworth as a member of the STRIVE Vocational Program sponsored by

Boston Public Schools. His outstanding work was quickly recognized and he was recruited by

Physical Plant/Facilities Management to work in our grounds/utility department. His skills and

knowledge allowed him to be transferred to the Maintenance shop where he was promoted from

Maintenance C to Maintenance A. His excellent performance, friendly and helpful personality and

dedication to providing outstanding customer service led to his promotion to Second Shift Supervisor

in 2017. José is always willing to lend a hand. We are very fortunate to have José on our staff and

congratulate him for 30 years of outstanding performance.

FORTY (40) YEARS OF SERVICE

Selwyn BelgraveSelwyn Belgrave’s career at Wentworth began 40 years ago. He is the longest tenured member of

Physical Plant. He started in October 1979 as a mechanical trade worker apprentice and eventually

became Maintenance “A” Plumber. Selwyn has taken many trainings and seminars throughout the

years including Journeyman Plumber courses. He is a very skilled plumber and mechanic and is an

integral part of the Physical Plant department. Selwyn possesses a unique knowledge of the older

systems on campus and has faithfully maintained this equipment for many years. He is a very

dedicated and hardworking employee always giving 100% on the job. His colleagues describe Selwyn

as calm, steady, and hardworking. He is a terrific person and outstanding employee. Wentworth is

fortunate to have him for the last 40 years. Please congratulate Selwyn for his accomplishments and

years of service at Wentworth.

David Wahlstrom

Dave Wahlstrom was appointed Vice President for Business in 2010 overseeing Capital Planning &

Budget; Community Relations & External Affairs; Center for Community & Learning Partnerships;

Environmental, Health & Safety; Facilities Management; Project Administration and Public Safety. He

served as an Associate Vice President from 1996 to 2010, Director of Physical Plant from 1985 to

1996 and held other positions here between 1979 and 1985. During his tenure, Mr. Wahlstrom

facilitated campus planning and approximately $400M in capital renewal and improvements including

the recently completed Center for Engineering, Innovation and Sciences. He is also responsible for

initiatives such as bringing the Boston Public School STRIVE vocational training program to campus-

serving over 5,600 disabled Boston youth during the last 30 years. Dave is a 1980 Wentworth

graduate and is a recipient of the Wentworth Alumni Association’s Gold Leopard and Alumni

Appreciation Awards.

2019 President’s Awards for Faculty and Staff Recipients

STAFF AWARDS

President’s Award for Service to Students

Jacobus Van LoonJac Van Loon, Lab Supervisor in the Industrial Design Department, is this year’s recipient of the

President’s Award for Service to Students. Jac has been extremely dedicated to the students in the

program for more than 20 years. He gives 1000% to the them. He is especially effective during

crunch time at the end of semesters. His knowledge of fabrication and knack to trouble shoot a

student’s project is outstanding. His calm demeanor keeps the students from freaking out when they

are extremely tired or under a tight deadline. He has helped students with tricky fabrication

challenges as well as providing transportation to off-campus gallery shows. Jac has also supported

the student epic collaborations with other departments. He helped with the lighting project between

Interior Design and Industrial Design. One of Jac’s students says it best: “I owe Jac Van Loon a lot. I

was a little intimated by this large man when I was a sophomore, but very quickly I came to love Jac

and his sense of humor and knowledge of the shop. Jac was the person who welcomed me each day.

He knew when something was wrong and was always there for me when I needed help. He made my

time at Wentworth even more special, and today I consider Jac not just a teacher, but a friend.”

President’s Award for Service to Faculty

Alexandra GhizAlexandra Ghiz, Assistant to the Dean in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is

awarded this year’s President’s Award for Service to Faculty. The college has six departments and

2400 students enrolled in thirteen programs. Alex interfaces easily, professionally and always with a

smile with students, faculty, staff, parents, administrators as well as externally with consultants,

company representatives, international visitors, program evaluators, study abroad coordinators and

accrediting agencies. She solves various issues for faculty including registration, budget, student

travel, student conferences and assistance with reports. Alex is masterful at keeping things

organized. Her work includes the First Year Engineering Showcase, Senior Design Showcase, EAC-

ABET accreditation for seven engineering programs and website maintenance. Alex is extremely

reliable and dedicated with a can-do attitude. When something needs to get done quickly and

effectively, we all turn to Alexandra!

President’s Award for Service to CommunityPia RomanoPia Romano is a valuable source of information as the Reference Instruction Librarian at Wentworth.

She consistently brings passion and dedication to her job and sheds a positive light. Pia has a

personal connection with our students and knows them on a first name basis. She always takes the

time to encourage, assist and support students as they navigate the library resources. Pia created a

new initiative called the Student Library Advisory Committee. (SLAC) The program educates the

library staff members on the important policies and guidelines that affect students. Pia also spends

time assisting several different departments with various events including Wentworth Opening Week,

high school group visits and Accepted Students Day. She also planned and organized the 50th

anniversary of Beatty Hall which brought the entire Wentworth community together to celebrate. Pia’s

mission is to promote the library which is the heart of the Institute. She provides superior customer

service, knowledge, professionalism and positive energy to the entire Wentworth community.

President’s Award for Exemplary Customer ServiceJohanna Pierson

We honor Johanna Pierson for the President’s Award for Exemplary Customer Service. Johanna is a

member of the Wentworth Media Services Team and joined Technology Services in 2013. When she

is not running from classroom to classroom and overseeing events, Johanna is diligently working to

advance her knowledge by attending conferences as well as training sessions. She recently

completed her CTS certification, an industry leading standard, and in doing so has been interviewed

for several articles from Avixa.com and AVTechnology.com. Johanna has also been asked to be a

panelist at the AVIT Leadership Summit alongside colleagues from Morgan Stanley, Warner Media,

and others. She is consistently competent and unflappable, as anyone who has worked alongside her

knows. In her free time Johanna can be found volunteering at the Brookline Food Pantry, playing

Dungeons and Dragons, or playing Fallout on her PC.

FACULTY AWARDS

President’s Award for Distinguished Service

Aaron CarpenterSince joining Wentworth, Aaron has continuously gone above and beyond in the area of service,

including service to the department, students, institute, profession, and the community as a whole.

From the moment he joined the institute, Aaron has proven to be an asset to the students, the

department, and the overall Wentworth community. Aaron has continuously demonstrated his

dedication to the institute and his students though his exceptional work in spearheading numerous

initiatives throughout the campus including advising student clubs, serving as chair and member of

numerous departmental, college, and institute-level committees and contributing to the profession of

engineering education. Aaron exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated and effective faculty

member because of his willingness to get involved and make things happen. He is engaged and

passionate about making Wentworth a better place and it is! Aaron is truly deserving of this award.

President’s Award for Distinguished ScholarshipFrederick TrillingAssociate Professor Rick Trilling loves to write. His first article in an academic journal was published

years before he even began teaching. He has written dozens of articles spanning two decades,

almost all peer-reviewed and many submitted double-blind. However, writing for prestigious

publications has only been part of Rick’s scholarly work. Throughout the years his research has

matured from reviewing the state of a subject, to advancing it. In one lifetime, you are fortunate to

have an opportunity to pioneer a brand new area of an existing discipline. Rick has done so twice:

first, in the 1990’s, developing a framework for the business aspects of the practice of law (publishing

only the second academic article to propose what is now its own thriving sub-industry); and, five

years ago, the first person to address the need for higher education to develop managers for

cybersecurity (again, an area that has since become of well-recognized importance). He has

presented widely, including at Oxford University and to the US Army; has prepared grant submissions

on behalf of the Institute; continues to consult on matters of business law for other lawyers; and has

even researched and written a novel – for fun. In his spare time, Rick is a student at Brown

University, pursuing a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity to add to his JD and MBA, in order to offer

better value to our students taking courses in the new Cybersecurity Management minor.

Congratulations, Rick!

President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching/Grant JohnsonMonica SnowDr. Monica Snow, Associate Professor in the Myles and Eugenia Sweeney Department of

Construction Management (CM), has been recognized this year with the President’s Award for

Distinguished Teaching. Professor Snow is an outstanding educator, a compassionate advisor, a

wise mentor for her teaching colleagues, and a role model for faculty and students both from inside

and outside her department. In addition to support from her Wentworth colleagues, Professor Snow

received many enthusiastic letters of support from Wentworth students and alumni. She is known for

her passion for, and knowledge of, her subject matter. She teaches some of her department’s most

challenging courses in a structured and straightforward way, making even the most challenging topics

easy to understand. Students describe Professor Snow as the professor that everyone wants to have,

and her classes fill up quickly. Continually seeking out new methods of instruction Professor Snow

uses interactive teaching, case studies, and hands-on projects to keep her students highly motivated.

She develops inspiring relationships with all her students, making herself available to them not only

during office hours but late in the evening and on weekends. This dedication was especially in

evidence when she held lab sessions for CONM2100 starting from 7 AM so students could participate

in the Red Sox 2018 parade. One student noted that Professor Snow is particularly welcoming and

understanding for returning veterans. Professor Snow has served as the faculty advisor for the CM

Student Club and is an advisor to the National Association of Home Builders, (NAHB) Student

Chapter at Wentworth. Dr. Snow was awarded a Bistline Grant to attend a training workshop on

timber frame design and joinery which she will use to enhance the experiential learning in her

CONM3800 – Timber Framing class. In 2013 she was inducted into Sigma Lambda Chi, the

International Construction honorary society which recognizes professional individuals in construction.

Professor Snow is an exceptional teacher and colleague. Her dedication and commitment for

improving the quality of education for Wentworth students, at both the undergraduate and graduate

levels, makes her an outstanding educator.

President’s Award for Distinguished Academic AdvisingJoseph Martel-FoleyDr. Joe Martel-Foley, of the Biomedical Engineering Department, is awarded the 2019 President’s

Award for Distinguished Academic Advising. In the only student-nominated category of the four

Faculty Awards, Joe received far and away the most nominations for distinguished advising. Many

students mentioned Joe’s openness, approachability and positive nature. In addition to being a

tirelessly dedicated advisor to his own advisees (and many students besides those officially assigned

to him), Joe Martel-Foley has been a driving force behind the wider Academic Advising Initiative at

Wentworth. With the departure of Joan Giblin, Associate Dean of Academic Advising and Student

Success in March 2018, Joe took on the leadership of the Academic Advising Initiative. In this role, he

has been at the forefront of addressing many of the challenges that face advising at Wentworth. He

led the development of an advising mission statement that detailed the values underlying Wentworth

advising, and oversaw the shift to a system of First Year Advisors from the College of Arts and

Sciences. Students previously were transitioned to Major Advisors in sophomore year. As the new

team in the Center for Academic Excellence assembled, Joe was there throughout to welcome and

orient the new members and ensure continuity. He also, in Summer of 2018, invested massive

amounts of time and effort in assigning First Year and Major Advisors to ensure equitable and

reduced loads. This foundational work helped to ensure a smooth transition for the first cohort of

freshmen to move between First Year and Major Advisors in Spring/Summer 2019. One student said

it best: “Joe goes absolutely above and beyond and pushes for better academics for students. He

strives to help students succeed. Joe advocates for us. 

I know I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for Joe.”

RETIREESPriscilla Biondi – 37 years of servicePriscilla began at Wentworth in, 1981, when the college was a 2+2 school, awarding Associate’s and

Bachelor’s degrees, where security was provided by a rental force, and during a time when students

were expected to attend class even in the most inclement weather. Priscilla was hired as the evening

and weekend librarian, a schedule which allowed her to work late hours and avoid rush hour traffic on

both ends of the day! She previously was the director of an insurance library in Boston’s financial

district. Being a perennial student (she came here after receiving a third Master’s degree) Priscilla

looked forward to working in a college library. However, Wentworth was far different than the other

libraries she had known – with students showing up in work boots and the sounds of metal chairs

scraping on hard-surface floors. Digital technology first appeared at Wentworth in the library. Priscilla

learned to use an OCLC terminal for cataloging and interlibrary loan in the early days of the internet.

The library at that time also had a media center with audiovisual equipment. The librarians were

responsible for providing word processing instruction to such an extent that it led to the establishment

of a Learning Center within the library, ultimately becoming the Academic Resource Center, and later,

the Center for Academic Excellence. Priscilla enjoyed attending lectures on architecture and design

as an associate member of the Boston Society of Architects. She selected books as well as

databases for that discipline and did the same for Industrial Design and Facility Management when

those programs were established. As a member of the Boston Design Librarians, Priscilla attended

the American Institute of Architects conventions. She served as Secretary of the Association of

Architectural Librarians for six years, and later joined the Association of Architectural School

Librarians. In her 37 years, Priscilla is fortunate to witness the transformation of the library from a

brick-and-mortar building housing print collections to a global digital presence on the World Wide

Web. Have a wonderful retirement, Priscilla!

Charles Cimino – 28 Years of ServiceWentworth recognizes Professor Charlie Cimino as he retires after 28 years of service to the

Architecture Department.  The department appreciates his commitment to the professional education

of young aspiring architects and is thankful for all the energy and hard work that he has put towards

EPIC learning initiatives. He was a leader regarding EPIC-based studios and exceled at bringing

professionals from the allied disciplines together to share design ideas and strategic visions for the

future of neighborhoods in the Greater Boston area. His work on the EPIC studio for Medfield State

Hospital had more than 90 students from 6 different majors participating. Throughout the project he

actively communicated with the town of Medfield and its various officials as he helped the town

develop feasibility studies for the project through studio-based explorations. Charlie worked with

designers and planners on a feasibility study for the Bowker Overpass off of Storrow Drive.

Congratulations on your retirement, Charlie!

Siben Dasgupta – 19 years of serviceProfessor Dasgupta received his Bachelor and Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

with Power and Control Systems as a major from Indian Institute of Science and Technology (IIEST)

in India. After coming to United States after graduation, Professor Dasgupta earned a Master of

Science Degree in Engineering Management with Operations Research as a major from Northeastern

University. He then received a Post Master’s Degree (EE Degree) in Electrical Engineering with

Stochastic Control System from Northeastern University. Professor Dasgupta is a Registered

Professional engineer in the State of Massachusetts. He has worked for the Eversource company

(previously known as Boston Edison Company) for more than twenty-five years in various

departments such as transmission, distribution and relaying groups. He also held the role of Division

Manager for Power and Controls Division for 15 years. He has over 15 years of oversight and

supervision experience. Before coming to Wentworth Institute of Technology, Professor Dasgupta

worked as an Adjunct Professor at Northeastern University for more than 11 year in the Graduate

School of Engineering. He also taught at Suffolk University. Professor Dasgupta worked for

Wentworth University for more than 19 years in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

He has served as a “Grant Reviewer” for National Science Foundation (NSF).

Internationally, Prof. Dasgupta spent one semester as a sabbatical in India where he developed the

Digital Signal Processing Lab. He also spent one semester as a visiting Professor at American

University in Vietnam (AUV) in Danang, Vietnam. Professor Dasgupta was a past District Vice

President of International Society of Automation (ISA), Director of Controls and Robotics Division in

ISA and Member of IEEE. He gave numerous seminars in various organization like ISA, IEEE and

ASEE etc. including various Universities in USA and outside USA.

Thank you, President Pantic, for YOUR fourteen years of dedicated service!

Celebrate

It’s time to commemorate, it’s time to pay homage

It’s time to celebrate President Zorica Pantic

What a wonderful gift

What a wonderful honor

We will be forever grateful for the beautiful blessings you put upon us

It seems like yesterday, when we all gathered, you announced we had University status

We all cheered and were excited, joyful and ecstatic

With your vision, your passion Wentworth continued to grow

The High-Tech Highway and the new library are the highlighted areas shown on our campus tours

But the brand new CEIS building showcases, innovation, technology and so much more

We can never forget the outreach you provided to young girls encouraging STEM careers

With you providing inspiration, dedication to the craft, they have every reason to get over their fears

It’s impossible to find the words, to express all of your accomplishments in one poem

We will always have memories, continue to work in unity, because the work cannot be done alone

So let’s contact Chartwells, tell them to pull out their best china

We have to celebrate President Zorica Pantic before she goes on a cruise or a safari which will make it difficult to find her!

By: Jamillah R. Bailey