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Dept of Technology & Society
Faculty
Lecturer
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Academic and Administrative Responsibilities:
- Teaches a large lecture class on the subject of natural disasters and the role that technology can play in preventing, predicting, and mitigating disasters that are an outcome of geological and meteorological phenomena.
- Actively involved in minority outreach programs since arrival on the Stony Brook campus to pursue a masters degree; serves as program coordinator for a number of NSF, New York State Education Dept., and business/foundation grants.
- As program coordinator, created summer bridge programs for community college students transferring to Stony Brook to pursue undergraduate degrees in engineering disciplines.
- Recruits minority students interested in science, mathematics, and engineering careers for the CSTEP and LSAMP programs; plays active role as a mentor and advisor.
- Maintains student files updated each semester and responsible for writing annual reports (CSTEP and CSEMS) and supplying the Stony Brook University data necessary for the LSAMP annual report.
- Maintains close collaboration with the National Institute of Health’s Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) program and the NSF’s Alliance for Graduation Education and the Professorate (AGEP) program.
- Serves as advisor to the Stony Brook chapter of Minorities in Medicine (MIM) and serves on the Faculty Senate’s Environmental Committee, the University’s Scholarship Committee, and the College of Engineering’s Scholarship Committee.
Paul’s research interests lie in the history of natural disasters and technological disasters. He is also interested in environmental and waste management issues, especially in academic institutions. His master’s thesis in the department was titled “The Realities of Going Green Oservations on Recycling Systems at SUNY Stony Brook.”
Paul also has extensive experience in creating, designing, and administering outreach programs. He sees his role as one of helping to make students aware of opportunities and serving as a guide on the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pathway while at the same time monitoring student progress and maintaining program compliance within grantor guidelines. Mr. Siegel’s primary mentor has been Distinguished Service Professor David L. Ferguson, the Principal Investigator of the CSEMS, CSTEP and LSAMP programs and the Chairperson of the Department of Technology and Society.
