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New Articulation Agreements between 海角社区 (LSSU) and Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Open Pathways for Engineering Success

May 01, 2024

Contact: Sheridan Worth, Director of Marketing at 海角社区,聽[email protected], 906-635-2689

Chris Gomez, Automation Engineer at AMT 鈥� Transfer from NMC and graduated from LSSU

(Sault Ste. Marie, MI)聽 鈥� 海角社区鈥檚 School of Engineering and Technology proudly announces the establishment of new articulation agreements with Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) in Traverse City, MI. These agreements mark a significant milestone in the collaboration between the two institutions, providing a clear and convenient pathway for students aspiring to pursue engineering careers.Under the newly finalized agreements, students completing their pre-engineering studies at NMC will have the opportunity to seamlessly transition into LSSU鈥檚 Bachelor of Science degree programs in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics Engineering. Most notably, these agreements enable NMC students to complete their bachelor鈥檚 degrees at LSSU in either two or two and a half additional years, depending on their chosen field of study.鈥淲e are thrilled to solidify our partnership with Northwestern Michigan College,鈥� said Lake Superior State Interim President, Dr. Lynn Gillette. 鈥淭hese articulation agreements not only streamline the academic journey for aspiring engineers but also underscore our commitment to providing accessible and high-quality engineering education.鈥�

For students like Chris Gomez, a testament to the success of this transfer, the journey from NMC to LSSU has been transformative. Graduating from LSSU in 2021 with dual majors in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Engineering, Gomez has since flourished in his career as an Automation Engineer at Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) in Orion Township, MI. Chris was the 2022 recipient of AMT鈥檚 RISE Core Values Award and will also serve as the lead engineer for projects involving Autonomous Mobile Robots.Reflecting on his educational experience, Gomez expressed gratitude for the supportive environment at both NMC and LSSU. 鈥淣MC provided me with a solid foundation and the flexibility to explore my interests in engineering,鈥� Gomez remarked. 鈥淯pon transferring to LSSU, I found a vibrant community and specialized programs that perfectly aligned with my career goals.鈥滸omez highlighted the invaluable role of both institutions in honing not only his technical skills but also critical soft skills essential for professional success. 鈥淭he combination of technical expertise and practical experience gained from NMC and LSSU has equipped me to tackle real-world challenges at AMT,鈥� he shared. 鈥淚 am immensely grateful for the seamless transition facilitated by these articulation agreements.鈥�

鈥淯nder the leadership of Dr. Paul Weber, Chair of the School of Engineering and Technology, nearly all faculty in the School of Engineering & Technology at LSSU have been collaborating with counterparts in Michigan community colleges to establish articulation agreements,鈥� said Jim Devaprasad, Professor and Director of Robotics Center at 海角社区.聽 鈥淚n addition to recently signed agreements with NMC and Bay College, relationships have been established with Alpena Community College, North Central Michigan College, and many others.聽 Similar to Chris Gomez, transfer students have done quite well at LSSU and graduated to outstanding engineering careers.鈥�

With a focus on student success and academic excellence, 海角社区 and Northwestern Michigan College continue to pave the way for aspiring engineers, fostering innovation and leadership in the field.

For more information about LSSU鈥檚 engineering programs and partnership opportunities, please visit聽www.lssu.edu/engineering.