NYSTEC’s contribution supports transportation for students participating in summer internship programs
Rome, NY — June 25, 2025 Griffiss Institute is pleased to announce a $27,000 philanthropic gift from NYSTEC toaddress a critical need for 2025 summer internship programs and transportation support for visiting student interns. The contribution will help college students travel safely from their summer residences in the Mohawk Valley to their intern jobs in Rome, NY, where they will engage in researchat the Innovare Advancement Center (IAC) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
“Access to talent requires removing real-world obstacles, and in this case, the need was simple and immediate, getting students here,” said Seth Mulligan, COO of Griffiss Institute. “NYSTEC’s timely gift allows us to meet that need head-on and ensures that students can fully participate in research that supports emerging technologies and national defense priorities.”
The internships, led by Dr. Timothy Kroecker at the Air Force Research Laboratory, include students from institutions nationwide and provides applied learning opportunities alongside subject-matter experts.
“We’re proud to partner with Griffiss Institute and contribute to a program that is developing tomorrow’s innovators,” said Kevin M. Owens, NYSTEC CEO and President. “This kind of support helps keep promising students on the path to meaningful careers in technology and research, fueling the workforce of tomorrow.”
This philanthropic investment exemplifies how organizations can come together to solve operational challenges and support practical solutions that directly impact student success.
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Griffiss Institute
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