Students in Andrea Olmstead's Ceramics put some final touches on vessels  using the coil method of pottery. Coil pottery is a method of handbuilding pottery where a potter forms a base, walls, and style by combining clay coils (or cylinders). The potter rolls the clay into coils, stacks the coils together, and joins the coils through pressure creating a vessel. Learn more about our Fine Art Program here.

Students in Biology and Chemistry Professor Dr. Erin Rehrig's plant biology lab examine plant evolution and diversity as well as the cellular and biochemical characteristics of plants. The course focuses on the physiology, ecology, and molecular biology of plants including leaf & root physiology, reproduction, and stress responses. Consideration is given to the importance of plants in environmental studies, the biotech industry, and human culture. In laboratory experiments, students use plants to investigate molecular, physiological, and ecological questions.

Communications Media Professor Kyle Moody moderated & joined fellow faculty members  from the Digital Media Innovation major; Communications Media Professor J.J. Sylvia IV, English Studies Professor Elisabet Takehana, Humanities Professor Amy McGlothlin, and English Studies Professor Benjamin Railton. All took part in a panel discussion sharing their research and teaching interests, and how those interests are assisting students in their professional and academic pursuits. 

Students in Professor Robert Harris' Intro to Film and Video class work on two-person/over the shoulder shots at various places on campus. Learn about our Film & Video Program here.

Students in Professor Michael S. McCutcheon's Criminal Investigation course used a fluorescent light source to detect, and then lift fingerprints. Learn more about our Criminal Justice Program here. Masks were worn due to the ultra-fine powder used in the process.

Students in Andrea Olmstead's Ceramics began working on vessels  using the coil method of pottery - starting with measuring and cutting out the slab base. Coil pottery is a method of handbuilding pottery where a potter forms a base, walls, and style by combining clay coils (or cylinders). The potter rolls the clay into coils, stacks the coils together, and joins the coils through pressure creating a vessel. Learn more about our Fine Art Program here.

With the help of our good friends at Fitchburg Access Television (FATV) including Executive Director Nathan Glenny, and Production Assistant Jarrod Roberts, students in Professor Kevin McCarthy's Multi-Camera Television Production course got to see what it's like to set up a remote multi-camera production. This method of production involves switching between cameras, typically in live situations such as a newscast, talk show or sporting event. The course will cover control room operations including teleprompters, broadcast switchers, instant replay and slow motion capabilities, digital audio boards and lighting control panels. Additionally, studio functions such as floor direction, camera operation, studio lighting, studio sound techniques and studio staging and the basics of directing a multi-­‐camera production are explored. 

This morning, students in Professor Robert Harris' Intro to Film and Video class begin working with film making equipment at various places on campus. Learn about our Film & Video Program here.

After a day full of activities and information sessions, students and their families met with the Deans in their selected majors as our Transfer Orientation 2023 wrapped up this afternoon.

Earlier this week, the 6th Fitchburg State University Police Program's  Recruit Officer Course (ROC)h had their second day of “Interacting with Persons in Crisis” training with (Ret.) Commander David Avery (Randolph PD) and Clinician Lori Myles.