Current Events in CAD 281

News and activity from the Undergraduate CAD Lab.

CELT team visit

June 18, 2025

Allison McCann, Yi Zhang, Dr. Yiren Kong, and Luis Colon from Stony Brook’s Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching (CELT) spent the morning in CAD Lab 281 exploring student-built VR projects, digit lab and more, led by ECE’s Instructional Support Specialist Jenny Chen. The visit was an exchange of innovation, inspiration, and future possibilities.

CELT visitors and lab staff standing together among computer workstations in CAD Lab 281.

Digit Lab visit

CELT leaders also visited Digit Lab, explored student-built circular boards, and brainstormed ideas with ECE lab engineer Bryant Gonzaga. Future collaborations are already in motion.

Visitors examining student-built circuit boards arranged on a Digit Lab workbench.

Visiting CELT team

Allison McCann — Operations
Yi Zhang — Senior ID
Dr. Yiren Kong — Research & Grants
Luis Colon — Instructional Design

Dr. Yiren Kong

“Thank you for the wonderful tour—I see real potential for joint external-grant funding between CAD and CELT!”

The visit highlighted potential collaborative projects and joint external-grant funding between CAD and CELT. Stay tuned for collaborative projects and funding opportunities on the horizon.