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Designing a Navy Simulation Museum – A Passion Project Follows a Proud Career

Hank Okraski stands next to and points at a blue Link Trainer antique flight simulation machine.

By Hank Okraski ’58 Simulation is my passion.  It began long before my career in the field. In fact, it started when I was 11 years old. I mailed in a Wheaties box-top label and received a paper cockpit flight simulator. It was a cardboard control panel that allowed me to follow flight instructions from …

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Navigating the Transition: A Guide to Thriving in The Clarkson School

Carly LaBow sitting on the brick wall in her TCS graduation gown with her diploma

Embarking on the journey from high school to college can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. For those who are taking the step into the realm of higher education through The Clarkson School, the transition can be quite earlier than expected. However, this exhilarating adventure is filled with opportunities for personal and academic growth. Speaking from …

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Making the Most of your Second-Year Experience

My name is Kali Soltano and I am a sophomore majoring in Civil Engineering with a construction engineering management concentration here at Clarkson! I love spending time outdoors with my friends and meeting new people. I keep myself busy by involving myself in a multitude of activities and organizations around campus during the school year. …

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Clarkson University Students Explore Sustainable Building Practices in and around the Nation’s Capital

Clarkson University students in high-visibility coats and hard hats look up to inspect a construction site

Clarkson University students, including Environmental Policy and Construction Engineering Management (CEM) students, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. where they delved into the world of sustainable building practices and developed vital connections within the industry. The trip, organized by Clarkson University’s Construction Engineering Management Program, showcased the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability, emphasizing the synergy between environmental …

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You Dropped Them Off in August, Now What?  – Communication Perspective from a Mom

Written by M.A. Ricci, Parent and Family Association Member, 2023 As a parent/guardian you are always your child’s first and greatest teacher.  When they are little, you are teaching them everything.  As they get older, they have other teachers and you aren’t needed as much. They’re now in college at Clarkson, and life for both …

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Summer Programs to Support Your Student’s Start at Clarkson

Written by Mary Somma, Parent and Family Association Member, 2023 Congratulations to our class of 2027!  As a family you’ve seen your student work diligently on their college prep courses while scoring well on their college admission tests.  In parallel the hunt for the “right” university was ongoing.  Your student has now been accepted at …

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Building your Network Early

Written by David Bartell, Parent and Family Association Member, 2023 Start today. Since my daughter made the decision to attend Clarkson – all I have heard about is the fantastic network that Clarkson provides. It’s true – giants in industry, thought leaders and emerging young professionals wearing Clarkson green and gold are everywhere. I work …

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CUEMS: Dedicated to providing Emergency Medical Aid to the Clarkson community

Introduction Are you interested in the medical field, want to help your campus community, or are you looking for a tight-knit and dedicated organization to join? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then CUEMS is a great way to get more involved in a way that positively impacts your campus and community. …

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Elevating My Passions with Political Science

Three people with their heads sticking out of a square photo frame cut out with the words Salmon hand painted on it.

Hello, I am Celia Darling, a junior here at Clarkson. I am studying Political Science with minors in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, and Anthropology. In the 2+ years, I’ve spent here, I’ve been able to experience so many unique and awesome opportunities that are related to my passions. Not only have I been able to …

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Transfer Student Profile: Seth Anderson from Erie Community College to Clarkson University

I hope you’re doing well. My name is Seth Anderson and I recently transferred to Clarkson University in the Fall 2021 Semester; I know this process can be intimidating so I wanted to share my experience and help answer any questions that you may have. Before transferring to Clarkson University I attended Erie Community College …