SUNY Polytechnic Institute
SUNY Polytechnic Institute, New York’s premier public polytechnic, provides an innovative and affordable higher education for students interested in science, engineering, technology, business, healthcare, and other liberal arts offerings for a well-rounded approach to experiential learning. Our commitment to a hands-on education situates students with both the academic structure customary of undergraduate study and unique opportunities for training and cutting-edge research, ultimately providing learners an unmatched education targeted for success in our fast-changing world. SUNY Poly students enjoy public school tuition with benefits that many small, private institutions boast, including small class sizes, individualized learning experiences, and a tight-knit community.
Research + Internships
Our faculty develop and maintain research activities that respond to the most significant problems of society, such as solar cell cost and efficiency, solar generation of hydrogen, new semiconductor materials and devices, and the national highway infrastructure. Students may participate in faculty-led research activities, to acquire advanced knowledge and unique skills that give them a competitive edge in the job market. SUNY Poly is home to the Center for Advanced Semiconductor Materials and Devices (CASMAD) and the Northeast Consortia for Advanced Integrated Silicon Technologies). Both research centers offer opportunities for paid, year-round internships.
CASMAD
The Center for Advanced Semiconductor Materials and Devices (CASMAD) advances semiconductor research, technology, and workforce training, and promotes our contributions to developments in these areas. The center leverages SUNY Poly’s expertise in semiconductor materials and devices, along with collaborations with academic institutions and industry, to foster transformative research in advanced materials and devices. This multidisciplinary approach drives innovations with farreaching implications for society. CASMAD activity is focused on areas of expertise that include material science and new device architectures with applications for Power Electronics, Renewable Energy, Sensors and Optoelectronics, Energy Storage and Conversion and Micro-ElectroMechanical-Systems (MEMS).
NCAIST
CASMAD: CENTER FOR ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS AND DEVICES
The Northeast Consortia for Advanced Integrated Silicon Technologies (NCAIST), funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, aims to educate the skilled technical workforce for advanced silicon-manufacturing with an emphasis on Si-based PIC technologies and electronic-photonic integrated circuits (EPICs). NCAIST works to develop and offer Semiconductor Workforce Certificates based on SEMI Unified Competency Model.
Hands-On Learning
SUNY Poly’s engineering facilities include multiple highly specialized laboratories with a multitude of electrical and electronic equipment, including function generators, power supplies, multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, micro-controller demonstration boards, field programmable gate array (FPGA) demonstration boards, logic analyzers, electrical and electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, 74xx integrated circuit chips), digital probes, simulations software (Matlab, Electronics Workbench, Labview, Multisim, Pspice, PCAD), and general purpose computers.
Francis A. Wilcox Engineering and Technology Wing
$900K of a $1.9M gift from the Wilcox family, the largest single-donation in SUNY Poly’s history, has been allocated for to support the renovation of four electrical and computer engineering technology laboratories and the purchase of new, state-of-the-art equipment. This includes the:
• Establishment of the Electronic Systems and Circuits Laboratory and the Digital Laboratory, with equipment and an expansion of capabilities related to vehicular systems and energy storage
• Expansion and update of the Communications Laboratory to include the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless 5G, and software defined radio resources
• Update to the Senior Capstone Project Laboratory to include a variety of engineering equipment as well as capabilities for conferencing and team meetings The transformative financial commitment allows SUNY Poly to provide cutting-edge engineering resources to students. Construction on the Engineering and Technology Wing is expected to conclude in 2027.
Center for Global Advanced Manufacturing (CGAM)
The Center for Global Advanced Manufacturing (CGAM) is a manufacturing innovation resource which enables industry & academic collaborations. CGAM provides students with access to industry partnerships, workforce readiness programs, and research opportunities.
Facilities + Laboratories:
• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
• CNC Machine Tools Lab
• Digital Prototyping Lab
• MakerLab
• Nanotechnology Lab
• Project Based Lab
• Robotics Lab
• Scanning, Measuring, and Testing Lab
What You’ll Study
Technical Courses
DC and AC Circuit Analysis
Electronics
Fundamentals of Photovoltaic Energy
Introduction to Nanotechnology
Power Devices and Power Electronics
Programming for Engineers
Quality Control and Workplace Issues
Semiconductor Device Fundamentals
Semiconductor Microfabrication
Sensor Technology
Thin Film Processing
Communications
Analog and Digital Communication – Transmission Techniques
Data Communications & Computer
Network Technology
Fiber Optics
Optical Communication
Control Systems
Automatic Control Systems
Control Systems
Digital Control and Robotics
Programmable Controllers
Microprocessors
Digital Systems
Microprocessors & Embedded
Systems Programming and Design
Microprocessor/Microprogramming & Computer Architecture
Programmable Logic Devices
System-on-Chip Embedded System
Expand your Expertise
Minors are a valuable addition to your academic experience, offering the opportunity to explore complementary fields, develop diverse skills, and expand your career possibilities alongside your chosen major. SUNY Poly offers students 38 minors to choose from. You can declare a minor after the start of classes in your first semester. The most popular minors among students in Electrical Engineering Technology include:
• Humanitarian Engineering
Technology
• Nanotechnology
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Mathematics
• Computer Science
Our Campus
Located in Utica, NY, on hundreds of wooded and landscaped acres, SUNY Poly’s campus is a beautiful living and learning environment. Students live in our modern, spacious residential complexes, including the new Hilltop Hall, SUNY’s first zero-net carbon residence hall, and enjoy an expanding array of student-focused facilities that include our state-of-the-art Center for Global Advanced Manufacturing, Student Center, and Wildcat Field House. Life on campus is enriched by a wide variety of events and activities, including the Wildcats’ championship-winning intercollegiate athletics program, our Wildcat Esports team, and a weekly agenda of intramurals, concerts, comedians, and more. Students can join one of the dozens of clubs and organizations or start one with a group of friends who share an interest.
