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Academics

Legacy ID
19

Dr. James Garofalo

Associate Professor, Marine EngineeringYear Started

2019

EducationPhD, Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteM.S. Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteB.S. Mechanical Engineering, Columbia UniversityB.S. Physics, Adelphi UniversityTeaching InterestsMachine...

Midshipmen Receive Sea Year Ribbons

KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 19, 2019 – This morning, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Superintendent, Rear Admiral Jack Buono, Academic Dean and Provost, Dr. John R. Ballard and Head, Department of Professional Development and Career Services (PD&CS), Captain Gene Albert awarded Sea Year Ribbons...

Midshipmen Honored for First Term Academic Excellence

KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 12, 2019 – In a late 2018 lunch muster ceremony, Rear Admiral Buono, Superintendent, Dr. John Ballard, Academic Dean and Provost, and Captain Mike Stroud, Commandant of Midshipmen presented Gold and Silver Stars, and Sea Year Ribbons to high performing midshipmen. The...

2019A Sea Projects

Sea Year Academic Ribbon Criteria   Second Sailing Period: A Midshipman shall be awarded a Scholastic Honor Ribbon for outstanding performance in the Second Sea Period as the following conditions are fully met:   • Honor Ribbon: A QPA of at least...

USMMA Names Academic Dean and Provost

KINGS POINT, N.Y., Sep. 12, 2018 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) announced today that John R. Ballard, Ph.D., has been named the new Academic Dean and Provost at the federal service academy. In this position, Dr. Ballard will serve as the chief academic officer and...

Assistant Professor Emily Gardner

Assistant Professor, Marine Engineering

Year Started2018

EducationB.S. Marine Engineering, USMMA1st Assistant Engineer, unlimited DieselChief Engineer, limited Diesel3rd Assistant Engineer, Steam & Gas TurbineTeaching InterestsMechanical Engineering
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