Fall 2017 - Issue 8

Formation of College of Engineering and Science consumes engineering, computing, science

// DAVID THOMPSON STAFF WRITER Starting in the fall of 2018, the Colleges of Engineering, Computing and Science will be combined into one conglomerate called the College of Engineering and Science.

Monica Baloga, current senior vice president and provost at Florida Tech, recently sent out a schoolwide email during the afternoon on Thursday, Nov. 9 to faculty, students and staff announcing the unification.

Students received the email last due to a delay from a mass email approval issue.

Even though the email stated a reason for the unification was because it would increase Florida Tech’s ranking, Baloga said that was not a main reason.

“We certainly hope it will help our ranking, there’s no denying that,” Baloga said. “But we also know that it aligns very well with the pillars of excellence.”

The pillars of excellence have been stated by President Dwayne McCay and are related to research where FIT will gain national prominence.

“Since many of these were overlapping between science and engineering, it just made sense that we took a look at what it would look like if we had academic units collaboratively interconnected and working together,” Baloga said. “And this is not a new model. There are other institutions that put research and academic emphasis together and they overlap each other.”

The initial email sent

also announced there will be six designated departments that “purposefully align with the university vision and the Pillars of Excellence”, which were announced the next week.

Monica Baloga, Florida Tech's provost.

Photo by LinkedIn

Baloga sent out a second email with further details on Friday, Nov. 17, at 4:54 p.m. In it detailed the six departments:

Aerospace Engineering, Meteorology, Astrophysics, Space Sciences, Flight Test Engineering, Planetary Sciences, Astrobiology and Physics led by Department Head Daniel Batcheldor (previous department head of physics and space sciences).

2.) Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Bio-chemistry, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Molecular and Cellular Biology led by Department Head Ted Conway (previous department head of biomedical engineering).

3.) Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Systems

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Student spotlight:

Nicardo Cameron

// MARY KOZAITIS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Lionfish photos aquired through Penrod's research.

Photo by Louis Penrod

FIT grad student combats Melbourne lionfish problem // JEFF LIBBY CONTRIBUTING WRITER Lionfish aren’t usually found Brevard’s local watersthat is until an invasion occurred in recent years and their population in the area has been higher than ever.

Louis Penrod, a graduate student at Florida Tech, is currently conducting several projects in an effort to better understand the lionfish and its behaviors. With his findings, Louis hopes to help the Melbourne community with the invasive species, as well as provide new methods for lionfish control around the globe. Louis is concerned with the ecological problems presented by invasive lionfish, as well as how the rising temperatures of Earth’s oceans will affect the species behavior.

Penrod graduated from Florida Tech in 2016 with

degrees in marine biology and aquaculture. From there, he began to pursue a PhD in biology, continuing his project involving lionfish of which he started as an undergrad. He’s been working on the project for 18 months, doing most of his tests in biological sciences professor Turingan's lab.

In an email interview, Louis described his work and the experiments being performed in the lab.

“My current project investigates how the lionfish’s feeding behavior and kinematics change at different temperatures and in different habitats,” he explained.

“Understandably, there could be major differences in how they feed at these different temperatures or when they have to maneuver around habitat structures.”

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Hamstring injuries from running may be a setback for some- for others, it’s motivation to break Florida Tech’s track record for four separate disciplines.

Nicardo Cameron has not only broken multiple individual school records

for track and was a part of the school’s recordbreaking 4x100 meter team, that provisionally qualified for the NCAA D2 Championships. He is an graduate student from St. Mary, Jamaica, majoring in biotechnology and currently doing cancer research for Lisa Moore, in the biological sciences

Cameron starting off his 100 meter race at the University of South Florida's invitational.

Photo by Nicardo Cameron

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The Florida Tech Crimson

Unifying engineering and science

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Satirical Section:

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real fake news Fake News Inspired by Real Events

// DOUG SCHOELLER COPY EDITOR

McCay plans to unite new College of Engineering and Science with other colleges to form Florida Institute of Technology On Nov. 9, Monica Baloga informed the student district about the unison of the College of Engineering and Computing and the College of Science to form the College of Engineering and Science.

In a monumental move to take the unison one step further, President McCay made plans to unite the College of Engineering and Science with the College of Psychology, College of Business, and the College of Aeronautics to form what he coined “Florida Institute of Technology.”

“I feel like these other various colleges that are lying around other than Engineering and Science can also come together and form something greater,” said McCay in a groundbreaking statement. “Together we can take credit for being as good as we are.”

“I started to notice the interactions between not only the College of Engineering and Computing and the College of Science, but also between these other colleges.

It’s almost as if students have classes in other disciplines while they’re here,”

commented McCay. The initial creation of the College of Engineering and Science was already a leap forward in trying to remember how many colleges there are. “Five was too many.

Four seems just right,” said Dr. Marco Carvalho, the new Dean of the College of Engineering and Science.

“Now when I lead tours around campus I can save myself from remembering a name of a college. Now I can receive three extra seconds of blank stares from visitors,” said a student ambassador.

But with McCay’s new plan, there will only be one name to remember when discussing the publications and research innovations going on in the Melbourne area. Theses and dissertations that come from a certain college will actually be represented as products coming from a unified educational institution.

“Florida Institute of Technology: has a nice ring to it. Now we’re definitely going to be part of the university rankings, because in order to be on the rankings, you first of all have to be a university,” said McCay.

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THAT'S A WRAP:

Message from the Crimson's managing editor

// ELEANOR MATHERS MANAGING EDITOR “We’re the school newspaper that meets in the Grissom basement,” doesn’t sound like an appeasing start to a school organization introduction.

However, that has not stopped this semester’s Crimson staff from putting in their best efforts to make the student newspaper have a bigger presence on campus.

Starting off the year with a strong staff that brought in seasoned veterans and excited new editors, the first meeting bolstered their determination by bringing in 16 new students that showed interest in writing. Although staff figured most of these would drop off by the second meeting, nine of those students continued to show up, bring friends, toss ideas, write and photograph for the Crimson.

Writing about

controversial topics, getting statements on sensitive subjects and insisting on talking to people isn’t the desire of student writers like movies may lead people to believe. Crimson writers have done their best at making lasting relationships and putting the students needs above all else, even a story.

Stories like SGA conflict, unifying colleges and the passing of students aren’t easy to write and many times not something the students have covered before. But they’re stories the community needs to know and there has been an overwhelming drive to help our writers, from professors, administration, students and community members.

Through this crazy semester, the writers and staff have been encouraged by one driving force: our readers.

Students have come to us with information, opinions, topic ideas and most importantly, their feedback and we couldn’t

be more grateful. There has been a need for school spirit on campus and as readers of the Crimson, whether faculty, staff or student, you have contributed by taking the time to appreciate a student’s work.

The writers here are still students. Most don’t earn a grade for their work, but continue to come to meetings, schedule interviews, look for sources and make the effort to produce quality reports in order for the Florida Tech community to be aware of what’s going on around campus. Taking the time to pick up, read and talk about the paper is enough to give the writers a good pat on the back for their work and we’re thankful for your time and encouragement.

The Crimson has implemented and expanded a lot of new features for the organization this semester: a satire section in the paper, a social media presence, a changing layout and online

publications. That doesn’t include the work that’s been put into changing the newsroom appearance, with decorations and a Keurig.

We’re the writers that laugh at our own dad jokes and have our very own comedian to bring humor to our paper (thanks Dougy!).

With two brand new writers, we’ve expanded our sports section into more than just game recaps, with the content only increasing reader interest (Lexi, David- you guys are killing it out there).

Our staff has done beautiful work redesigning the paper every week to try new layouts and placement to capture attention (Mary, Abeer- we owe you coffee for all those late nights).

Through all of our new students, those that come back continuously just to throw ideas to the team are some of our most valuable players (T and Michael, keep up the amazing work).

We’ve seen it proven that

writers who can’t make it to meetings are still generating fantastic, interesting content (Markeema and Kiayna have both delivered literary gold).

We’ve even had those who do ask the right questions and do their best to put in a contributing foot to our Hokey Pokey circle of fun (participation awards are still awards, Duncan).

Next semester, we plan to work on even more. Our design will be changing, our website will be updated and our outreach will continue to grow.

To do this, we need your continued support. On Facebook, in the newsroom, and most importantly on campus. We wouldn’t have been able to excel this semester without so many helpful tips and information and to continue to do that, there will always be a seat open for you in the Grissom basement.

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Nicardo Cameron

department at Florida Tech.

His research with Moore focuses on identifying and regulating downstream signaling molecules, which lead to cancer tumor formation. Cameron has also been a part of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at Florida Tech since his freshman year, in 2013.

His running career began at age six and did not stop.

“Track and Field in Jamaica is like the ‘football of America’ and thus every child my age was involved in track at some level,” Cameron said. “However, I started competitive track and field when I was in grade four when I joined my elementary school’s track team. The following year, I was selected to compete for Jamaica at the Caribbean Union of Teacher’s Games, where I won a bronze medal.”

Cameron wearing crimson and gray at the starting blocks of 100 meter race at the University of South Florida Invitational meet.

the line by yourself and it’s a matter of you remaining focused and executing your best race.”

He explains that if someone wants to become a faster runner, preparation should include strength training, rehabilitation and overall mental focus.

Track is predominantly an individual sport, but most of the preparation that goes into being the best you can be is done with the help of your team, he said.

“One of the most frequent question that I’ve been asked is ‘how do you get faster?’, and I have no idea. I place a lot of emphasis on my preseason workouts which helps me to develop my speed endurance,” Cameron said.

“Once, the season kicks into gear, I ensure that I pay keen attention to my technique as well as execute my short sprints the same way I would at a meet.“ Cameron does hope to pursue athletics with NCAA eligibility, but does not foresee it as a professional career at the time. He has hopes to get into medical school to one day become a anesthesiologist or a pediatric oncologist.

He does, however, offer a few tips for being successful in life. First of all he said to get involved, to find something you have a passion for and use it as a means of developing

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In 2013, Cameron started school at Florida Tech as a premed major and was awarded his track scholarship.

His freshmen and sophomore years as an undergrad on the track team were not spent competing because of serious hamstring injuries. His final two years of undergrad were successful, however, under the coaching of Jason Munsch, track coach at the time. Cameron beat the school record in all his individual track disciplines: the 60 meter in 6.83 seconds, 100 meter in 10.45 seconds and 200 meter in 21.47 seconds.

He describes breaking the school’s record multiple times as an emotional feeling.

“There’s always a sense of pride and joy when you’re able to accomplish your targets especially when you’ve had a rough preseason,” Cameron said. “Track and field requires a lot of mental toughness, since when it’s time to compete, you’re on

Cameron and his senior design research team at the 2017 Senior Design Showcase after winning the Northrop Grumman award for Best in Show.

Photo by Nicardo Cameron

At times I wanted to give up, but I’ve learned that for every negative experience; for every obstacle — there’s an equal opportunity for tremendous growth.

into a better person. Another is to focus on academics.

Cameron sees himself as a student first, then a track athlete. Finally, he said to trust the process because everything happens for a reason.

“For four consecutive sessions prior to my Junior

Photo by Cienna Nicols // Florida Tech track athlete

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and Senior years at Florida Tech, I’ve been plagued with injuries,” Cameron said. “At times I wanted to give up, but I’ve learned that for every negative experience; for every obstacle- there’s an equal opportunity for tremendous growth.”

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Friendsgiving buffet at Harris B serving traditional Indian dishes.

Street Dance Club members practicing in Clemente Center.

Photo by Dunac Britton

Photo by Ashley Letendre

Street Dance Club takes first place in Homecoming Talent Show

// ASHLEY LETENDRE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Every fall during the Florida Tech Homecoming Talent show, many organizations give it their all on stage for a chance to win first place.This year, however, the champions of the night who won first place was Florida Tech’s Street Dance Club.

The president of the club, Oluwasolape Doherty, junior, talked about how she has been a member of the Street Dance Club for about three years. “I feel like it’s a whole package because you have this huge group of people who come.

The people. The connection you get from being here,” Doherty said. “We have different people from different backgrounds or majors and stuff that all come together, if not, for club.”

Another member of the club, Nia “Kimmie” Le, sophomore, added her input about how much this club affected her since being here at FIT. “My favorite part is the environment and the people. They are super friendly and are like family.

They are one of the reasons why I decided to stay instead of transferring,” Le said. “So, I would say the people are the best part.”

The Street Dance team is hoping for more ways to showcase their talent.

Pertaining to one possible option, Doherty claimed, “I heard that through SGA and stuff, [there’s] something in the works. Other dance teams on campus are trying to get one day, a dance event,

Harris B residants trying traditional Indian dishes during Friendsgiving.

Photo by Dunac Britton

Friendsgiving at Florida Tech

// DUNCAN BRITTON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Street Dance Club with their first place trophy after the Homecoming Talent Show Photo by @SDCfam Instagram

where all the different cultural and street dance club(s) can come together and do a dance showcase to raise money… we are trying to do more on campus.”

As of this fall, Street Dance Club has around 20 members and normally has half of those members stay active throughout all of their practices. The group practices at least twice a week and on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m in Clemente. The practice lasts about two hours and primarily use hip-hop music, but they are open to any other type of music. The group during the practices, is constantly

having fun while maintaining a high-energy for every dance routine.

In regards to new additions on the team, the Street Dance Club is open to just about anyone. “They don’t need a dance background because they can always learn. As long as you try,” Le explained. For anyone that is interested in joining the team or watching a practice, they can be contacted via Instagram @sdcfam or through any members in the club. The next practices for the club will be held Nov. 28 and Dec. 1from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Harris C Lounge.

Resident Assistant and junior in astrobiology, Nashaita Patrawalla, hosted what she referred to as a “Friendsgiving” Wednesday, Nov. 22nd at Florida Tech.

The event was a community dinner sponsored

by ResLife at Harris Village for the students that weren’t able to travel home during the Thanksgiving break this year.

Allowing the students to come together and “feel like they have family here at Florida Tech” was Nashaita’s main goal. Along with a variety of non-traditional thanksgiving foods being served like steak with peppers and onions as well as butter chicken, this Friendsgiving was also able to celebrate two birthdays for Florida Tech students: Peter Martin and Donald “Donnie” Petersen, who turned 20 and 24 respectively.

Through various reasons such as traveling prices, scheduling conflicts or other challenges, some students have difficulty making it home for holidays. Knowing this, students within ResLife and around campus have worked each year to produce an event like the Friendsgiving in order to provide those students with a community holiday.

While it isn’t a holiday with their family, RAs like Patrawalla hope that it’s a good substitute. From the turnout and excitement within the room, there didn’t seem to be any complaints.

Deeming this event a success, Patrawalla is hoping to plan more community dinners like this in the future, to bring the Florida Tech community closer together and continue to give students a great college holiday experience.

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An Interview with Florida Tech English Professor Natalie Dorfeld:

Cheese, synesthesia, Hitler and a bit of exam advice // LINDSAY ISAAC SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Florida Tech professor Natalie Dorfeld never expected to become an English professor.

In grade school, some of Dorfeld’s teachers thought she had a mild form of synesthesia—a condition in which senses are mixed.

“I see yellows and pinks when I read to this day. Also, the number eight sounds like a drum,” she said.

Dorfeld’s notes—which look more like elaborate drawings—still raise eyebrows.

Most of her college notebooks looked something like this.

“I’m sure it doesn’t make sense to the world, but I am a highly visual learner,” Dorfeld said. “People worry and whisper.”

The Pennsylvania native, who has been teaching at Florida Tech since 2012, is full of quirky personal facts.

Dorfeld said she enjoys anything involving a blatant disregard for personal safety—skydiving, petting

sharks and training for marathons and Ironman competitions.

She hasn’t eaten meat in 25 years.

“I could be a vegan, but cheese is so darn delectable,” Dorfeld said.

Even Dorfeld’s last name comes with a story.

“I am German and Native American,” she said. “My real last name is Dorffeldt—look up Isle Dorffeldt in the 1936 Olympics on YouTube. She dropped the baton in front of Hitler.”

Dorfeld has a soft spot for animals with behavioral issues or physical difficulties and is involved in animal rescue.

“People say my heart is bigger than my brain,” she said. “Otherwise, I think my dog, Botoximous, would have been returned to a shelter numerous times, as he requires 10 miles of exercise a day to be tolerable.”

If Dorfeld's could offer advice to her teenage self, she would say, “Don’t worry so much—99 percent of the things we fret over never happen.”

“Also, surround yourself with positive and slightly warped people, and be nice to your body—especially your skin and joints,” she said.

Dorfeld said the question “Why not?” has made the biggest difference in her life.

“There will always be someone smarter, faster and better than you. That’s just a fact. However, I will try anything once,” she said. “If you crash and burn, a great story usually comes out of it.”

Dorfeld’s words of wisdom for students are, “Meet with your professors before any exam or essay. Ask what you can do to improve your grade.

Making that extra effort goes a long way.”

She always has gum and fancy paper clips for students.

Dorfeld also recommends reading Multiple Intelligences: New Horizons in Theory and Practice by Howard Gardner.

“We all interpret information differently,” she said. “Find what learning style works for you, and run with it.”

Surfing is one of Dorfeld daredevil-ish hobbies.

Photo by Dorfeld

“I see yellows and pinks when I read to this day.

Also, the number eight sounds like a drum.”

Dorfeld with her pet dog.

Photo by Dorfeld

Photo of one of Dorfeld's notes.

Photo by Dorfeld

Photo of one of Dorfeld's notes.

Photo by Dorfeld

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Lionfish photos aquired through Penrod's research.

Photo by Louis Penrod

FIT grad student combats Melbourne lionfish problem (cont.)

CONTINUED FROM FRONT According to Penrod, lionfish are found in varying aquatic conditions, with ranges in the Atlantic Ocean spanning from New York down to the warmer tropical waters. By simulating these conditions in the lab, Penrod told how he observes the adaptations of the lionfish with the use of high-speed cameras, noting changes in feeding behavior as well as interactions with other fish. Most of the data for his project is to be collected over winter break, but Louis did collect preliminary results as an undergrad. In these early tests, Penrod discovered that as water temperature changes, “the swimming component of an attack on prey is altered”.

In addition to this project, Penrod is also working on two others, one of which is for his doctorate degree.

“I am still in the approval

process for this project, but I am wanting to investigate if micro-evolutionary processes are assisting the lionfish’s ability to withstand extreme temperatures”.

Penrod told that a study like this might help explain why the lionfish invasion is so widespread, especially if the species is able to still thrive even if water temperature is not constant. As for Penrod’s third project, he describes it as a “collaboration between biology and engineering.

“I am looking into creating a trap to specifically catch lionfish”, Penrod said, telling how current lionfish hunting methods are slow and tedious due to physical limitations encountered by divers.

“The two major issues are that lionfish can live below where your average diver can reach and that divers cannot be underwater collecting lionfish all the time.”

To make the lionfish

removal process much easier, Penrod designed plans for a trap based on what he knows about lionfish behavior, hoping to soon build it and “develop a revolutionary piece of technology”.

Louis said his focus on the lionfish is due to the problems they can present when they invade new environments.

“The main ecological issue with lionfish is their appetite,” Penrod informed.

“One lionfish was found to have 65 fish and a shrimp in its stomach.” Penrod went on to say how such an extreme appetite can greatly reduce the population of local fish in an ecosystem, leading to economical issues for people like fishermen. As for scuba divers, Louis warns that lionfish pose only a small threat for humans. “They have 18 venomous spines… the sting causes pain, swelling and occasionally nausea, but it is not life threatening.”

Penrod in full scuba gear during a research expedition.

Photo by Louis Penrod

Lionfish photos aquired through Penrod's research.

Photo by Louis Penrod

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Engineering and Engineering Management led by Department Head Ashok Pandit (previous department head of civil engineering and construction management).

4.) Marine Biology, Oceanography, Ocean Engineering, Meteorology, Environmental Science and Sustainability led

by Department Head Richard Aronson (previous department head of biological sciences).

5) Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Data Sciences and Electrical Engineering led

by Department Head Phil Bernhard (previous associate

professor and director of School of Computing).

6.) Applied Math, Mathematical Sciences, Operations Research and Education and Interdisciplinary Studies led

by Department Head Ugar Abdulla (previous department head of mathematical sciences).

Baloga said the unification won’t affect students negatively.

“This is something from the accreditation standpoint that I feel very strongly about,” Baloga said. “We do need to make sure that the academic programs remain intact. We believe that this will strengthen academic programs because now you

have professors from different backgrounds who the students may be interacting with and that will certainly be a benefit.”

Although President McCay confirmed there were Florida Tech employee layoffs at the beginning of November during the student leader luncheon held on Nov. 13, Baloga said they have no plans for the faculty or staff to be affected.

“We need all of our faculty, they’re all important in this process, so there is no plan for faculty to be affected,” Baloga said. “There will be some reorganizing with the staff, but we are also planning on keep all of our staff on hand.”

Hamid Rassoul, the current dean of the College of Science, will be resigning from his role and moving back to a faculty position starting in the spring. Baloga said because of Rassoul’s resignation this was the perfect time for the unification.

“It had been a discussion long ago leading up until now,” Baloga said. “There had been discussions off and on for a while. We just decided at this point in time that we had the right person in place, our college of science dean has resigned from his position. So instead of hiring a new dean, this was really an opportune time to really make a decision on whether to hire a new dean and keep it separate or we

want to try and combine the two colleges.”

Marco Carvalho, who was an associate professor in engineering and computing at Florida Tech, will be heading the new College of Engineering and Science.

Carvalho is currently a professor and dean of the College of Engineering and Computing.

“Dr. Carvalho has a unique perspective on how to lead an entire academic structure in this manner and they way that we would like for it to be led,” Baloga said.

“Because he has that vision and that forward thinking we thought he would be the best person to serve us.”

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Find yourself twiddling your thumbs during the week?

WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU TO DO. Join the weekly Crimson meetings on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the newsroom (the back enterance of Grissom Hall) to snag a story and a slice of pizza.

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