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2014 Annual Report

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Team 39-Hewitt School led by Robert A.M. Stern Architects

Report Contents: Message from the Chairman 1 Program Report 2 Fundraising Events 16 Student Testimonials and Alumni 13 Conclusion 24 Board of Directors 25

Message From The Chairman

The mission of the ACE Mentor Program is to engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering and construction through mentoring to support their continued

advancement in the industry. It is my goal as chairman to enure a successful future for as many students

as possible and for our industry at large. The benefits provided by ACE for students and companies alike are numerous and are recorded in yearly surveys of our graduating classes. High school seniors who

graduated from ACE in 2014 reported the following results that we can all be proud of:

1. ACE Improves Students Experience in High School

67% of high school seniors from the Class of 2014 felt more motivated to study because of ACE.

70% of students reported that ACE made their studies in high school more meaningful.

94% felt ACE helped them gain knowledge and skills not taught in high school.

2. ACE Helps Students Go to College and Gives Them Confidence for their Future

90% of high school seniors from the Class of 2014 entered a four or five-year college or university program.

Almost 80% of students reported that ACE increased their motivation to attend college.

Almost 85% felt ACE improved their chances of being successful in college. 97% felt ACE gave them useful information about careers in the design/construction industry.

3. ACE Helps Meet Future Workforce Needs

48% planned to major in mechanical, civil, electrical or structural engineering.

23% planned to major in a design field.

30% planned to major in other related engineering fields.

4. ACE Prepares Students for their Future Career

96% of high school seniors from the Class of 2014 reported that they learned how the different disciplines

in the design/construction industry work together to create and build a structure.

80% or more agree that they learned such skills and subjects as green design, engineering principles,

construction cost estimation, drawing sections and elevations and computer-aided design.

80% or more reported that they learned life and work skills that will help them in any career (team work,

leadership and problem solving).

The accomplishments of the past year that allowed us to produce these tremendous results are depicted in the

pages that follow. Please help us continue to fulfill our mission and serve more students by sharing this report

or the link to our website: www.acementorny.org. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for your support and look forward to continued success with our 2014-2015 program season.

Milo E. Riverso, Ph.D., P.E., CCM,

President and Chief Executive Officer, STV Group Inc.

Chairman, ACE Mentor Program of Greater New York

Program Report

Each fall the ACE Mentor Program kicks off a new program season with a registration fair where high school students can join an ACE team. The registration fair is similar to a career fair, but in this case the students

pick companies they will join for the duration of the school year. Students choose from teams that are made up of professionals from different discplines and companies who serve as mentors and include an architect,

construction manager and engineers. These mentors come together as a team to work with the students

guiding them through the development of a design project that simulates real world conditions. In this manner, ACE gives students a feel for what it is like to work in the industry and be a part of a project design

team. For the next eight months, the mentors are strong role models and impart valuable lessons to the students.

Mentors ready for recruitment at the 2013-2014 Registration Fair hosted by Time Warner

Teamwork and Skill Building

At the start of the program season and throughout the year, ACE mentors provide their students with hands-on

activities to help them develop skills they will need for a future in architecture, construction management and engineering. The exercises demonstrate how the different professions work together and help the students learn

basic design principles. One activity that was particularly successful is the Paper Tower Competition in which the students design and build a 24” free standing tower. The challenge is for the students to utilize the limited materials

to achieve certain design objectives. In the competition, the students use form and color to achieve the most

appealing aesthetic from an architectural standpoint. Structurally, they are asked to design the tower with the greatest height while it remains free standing. The students must also design the structure in a way that optimizes

the mechanical and electrical systems and features as many windows as possible. Through this exercise, the students are taught about each of these disciplines as well as the construction phase and project deadlines. It is

with hands-on activites such as this one that students are engaged in an empowering manner and learn about the importance of communication.

Above and at right: Team 17 led by Thornton Tomasetti Paper Tower Competition

Site Visits and Field Trips

Throughout the year, ACE students visit project and construction sites. The behind-the-scenes site tours give the students

a better understanding of all the work involved in designing and building a project. Visiting a project first-hand brings it to life particularly when construction is underway.

In November of 2013, thanks to Related Companies, students from Team 10 led by Navigant, GACE Consulting Engineers

and Hazen & Sawyer went on a site visit to Parcel A of Hunter's Point South, a 30-acre mixed-use, affordable housing

development on the waterfront in Long Island City, Queens. The construction manager, Monadnock, and Ismael Leyva

Architects gave the students a complete tour of the site.

Team 10 led Navigant, GACE Consulting Engineers and Hazen & Sawyer

Team 6 led by Turner Construction and Gensler

In December of 2013, Turner Construction gave ACE Team 6 a tour of 7 Bryant Park developed by

Hines and designed by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners with Gensler as the interior architects.

With Turner as general contractor, the students got to see the completed core construction almost to

the top of the building. They walked around the ground level floor and saw the exposed steel structure as well as the metal deck. The students learned about structural elements and foundations

as well as safety, coordination and construction management. After the site visit, the students were

excited to go to Turner’s field office BIM room and view the actual 3d model of the building.

In February of 2014, students from Team 10 toured The Visionaire, a LEED Platinum condominium building in Battery Park City developed by The Albanese Organziation and designed by Pelli Clarke

Pelli Architects. Each function of the wastewater reuse facility used at The Visionaire was explained to

the students by Zach Gallagher of Natural Systems Utilities. Despite the chilly weather, the students asked numerous, compelling questions outside on the building’s green roof.

Sean Burke from the International High School at Lafayette was grateful for the experience his

students had on the trip. He was thrilled his students got to learn the science behind waste water

filtration and see how engineers are making buildings more environmentally sustainable. He passed along the school’s Principal, Jon Harriman’s thanks immediately the next day.

Team 10 led Navigant, GACE Consulting Engineers and Hazen & Sawyer

Industry Overviews and Research

Over the course of the program season, students learn about the design and construction industry

through a series of industry overviews by each mentoring firm. Students hear first hand what it is like to work in each industry and can consult with principals at mentoring firms to gather information

both for team projects and in preparation for their future.

Extensive research is put into planning each team’s design project. Students select a site, develop a

program, draft plans and design aestheticall pleasing and structurally sound projects guided by their mentors and industry standards.

Students from the KPF Team 9 consult with Tony Mannarino and Jeff Torkin of Extell Development Company on the business of real estate development.

Team 26 led by Stantec. Photos Courtesy of Stantec

Team 18 led by Sciame

Final Presentations

ACE students presented their design projects at eight final presentation events held at the end of the school year. The

students were poised and articulate and exhibited their ability to respond to compelling questioned posed by a panel of

distinguished design jury members made up of ACE board members and principals of top design and construction firms. A

sample of project descriptions appear in the pages that follow.

The final presentation events were held at The Center For Architecture (CFA), Citibank, Consolidated Edison Company of New

York, McGraw-Hill Conference Center and New York University Kimmel Center. ACE extends its thanks to ACE board members

Robert Schimmenti of Con Edison, Professor Lawrence Chiarelli and Seth Horowitz of ENR Regional Media as well as AIANY’s

executive director Rick Bell, FAIA and team leader Curtis Estes from Citi for hosting and providing the space.

"The intersection and collaboration of parents, students, teachers, mentors, and professionals is an enlightened model for

preparing our youth to engage the challenges and opportunities we confront as we move deeper into the 21st century. The

AIANY Chapter and the Center for Architecture are pleased to be part of this process and proud of the results presented by the

ACE teams this year." said Lance Jay Brown, FAIA, President AIANY

Thank you to our Design Critique Jury:

Gideon Aderemi, ACE Alumni Member, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering Class of 2014

Farah Ahmad, ACE Alumni Member, NYC SCA

Joseph Aliotta, Swanke Hayden Connell Architects

Matthew Barhydt, AIA, LEED AP, Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, P.C.

Augusta Barone, Partner, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP

Lance Jay Brown, FAIA, President AIANY

David Burney, FAIA, Pratt Institute

Jesse Chrismer, Thornton Tomasetti

Marcos Diaz Gonzalez, AECOM

Mary Jean Eastman, Perkins Eastman

Leon Goodman, MTA

F. Eric Goshow, AIA, Goshow Architects

Toby Hansson, Stantec

Elizabeth Kim, RA, LEED AP, Beyer Blinder Belle

Stuart Koshner, RCDolner LLC

John Magliano, P.E., ACE Chairman Emeritus

John Pierce, Phoenix House

Heather Philip-O’Neal, AIA, Terrence O'Neal Architect LLC

Terrence O’Neal, AIA, Terrence O'Neal Architect LLC

Amanda Rivera, Swanke Hayden Connell Architects

Porie Saikia-Eapen, AIA, MTA

Jeff Torkin, Extell Development Company

Phil Tugendrajch, E T Partners

Team 20 Project Description:

Team 20 Visited Google’s New York City offices at the beginning of the year and was

subsequently issued an RFP for a mock-design/build project to create the “Library of the Future.”

This meant not only designing a building but also discovering exactly what the nature of a library

is. Part of the RFP dictated that the site be located in New York City and border one of the

rivers. A detailed search of possible sites led Team 20 to propose using one of the future lots

within the new Cornell Campus on Roosevelt Island. After a field visit, class activities, and many

sessions, the project started coming together. It was about that time that the team realized that

the Library encompassed many things. It was a space to meet and collaborate, experience state

of the art immersive technology, and was a strong part of a neighborhood and community.

Team 20 Mentors:

Beyer Blinder Belle: Andrew Berlinger, Laura Carrera, and Hilary Bingnear

Lend Lease: James Barry (Co-Team Leader)

RCDolner LLC: Stuart Koshner and Wendy Koshner (Co-Team Leader)

Spatial Discipline: Calvert Wright and Chris Heintzen

Syska Hennessy: Richard Drouin

Team 39 Project Description:

Students from the Hewitt School divded into two groups to develop two design proposals for a

charter high school specializing in the study of music. The site is located in the Hudson Yards

neighborhood of New York City on a lot currently under development on 11th Avenue between

West 33rd and West 34th Streets. Both proposals took into account the evolving context of the

emerging Hudson Yards Development by addressing transit connectivity and streetscape

engagement. The students learned about the process of design by incorporating clay massing

studies, hand sketches and precedent research along with exercises in engineering and cost

estimating. Each design team took a different approach to the building’s organizational strategy

and used their knowledge of design, engineering and construction to explore ways of creating

exciting learning environments, social interaction spaces and musical spaces.

Team 39 Mentors:

Robert A.M. Stern Architects: Ji-Hye Ham (Team Leader), Natalie Pierro, Naomi Ocko, Craig

Chowaniec, Sean Foley, Petr Dostal, Paul Naprstek

Robert Silman Associates Structural Engineers: Sylvester Black, Rebecca Buntrock, Sarah

FitzMaurice, Kristina Miele, Ian Pendleton, Victoria Ponce de Leon, Graham Seward

Selected Project Descriptions

Kohler Ronan Consulting Engineers: Maxwell Chien, Christopher Tantillo, John Hroncich

Shawmut Design and Construction: Jeffrey Young, Luke MacDougall, Carrie Wolcott

Team 24 Project Description:

Team 24 was tasked with the development of a student union center for Columbia University's

new 17 acre Manhattanville campus in West Harlem in New York City. Adhering to the

development group's vision of a transparent urban layer, their own vision to produce the "living

room" of campus life, and the very specific zoning requirements of the site, the students

developed the student union through numerous design concepts into a final design incorporating

site planning; structural design; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; architectural

design, and green building design.

Team 24 Mentors:

Lend Lease: Patrick Conrad (Team Leader), Christina Chan

Columbia University: Amr Mohamed, Lysander Chan

JBB: Jonathan Koop

Stantec: Eric Smith

WSP: George Hubbard

Davis Brody Bond: David Williams, Andre Pause

Team 23 Project Description:

Team 23’s project focused on developing a culinary center for Roosevelt Island. The island is

already faced with a lack of food / dining establishments. With the addition of the new Cornell

Tech Campus placing increased demand for quality dining experiences, this shortage is likely to

increase. Besides just creating a series of restaurants on the site, the team explored all of the

program elements necessary to develop a full culinary school program. The team chose a site at

the south end of the island between the new Cornell Tech Campus and the ruins of the Renwick

Smallpox Hospital. The siting and form of the building respond to environmental factors as well

maximizing views of the Manhattan skyline. The students also explored and developed the

project by conducting site analysis research. Programming studies were carried out before

introducing a design concept for the project. All of this information was then used in an iterative

design process involving sketching to continually develop and refine the final project.

Team 23 Mentors:

FXFOWLE: Steve Mielke (Team Leader), Pascale Saint – Louis, Lauren Zailyk, Alissa

Countryman, Patrick Koch, Haley Cohen, Dawn Hood

DeSimone: Tuna Yelkikanat, Jarret Johnson

Buro Happold: Sarah Sachs, Kiumars Q. Amiri, Lucas Lieberman, Stuart Bridgett

Plaza Construction: James Robinson, Chris Bartlett, Barry Cumberbatch

Team 9 Project Description:

Team 9 simulated the role of design team in a residential development project in New York with

Extell as its assumed developer client. The site chosen for the project is located on the south-

west side of Seward Park in Lower East Side, where the neighborhood meets with China Town.

The team began with rigorous studies of neighborhood, real estate market, zoning and zoning

envelope options, and moved on further to more specific studies about views from the envisioned

tower and all other opportunities that the site presented for the project. Team 9 design team

prepared multiple strategies and design solutions for discussion each time before it met with the

developer team that included seasoned experts in development, marketing and residential design

durning the course of the program. Through the process, the team learned not only about the

design and engineering aspects of the project, but also the real world dynamics of how the

design, engineering, building and real estate professionals who work together towards the

realization of an exciting and ambitious vision of a project, and perhaps more importantly how we

live in the city.

Team 9 Mentors:

KPF: Shig Ogyu (Team Leader), Regina Henry, Blanche Thomas-Tapper, Lisa Kenyon, Alkis

Klmathianos, Rebecca Doyle, Victoria Dushku, Gera Feigon, Tana Hovland, Carina Lui, Emily

McNally, Mark Nicol, Nicholas Trapani

Extell: Tony Mannarino, Jeff Torkin, Tamer Rothenberg, Roy Kim

JBB: Angie Veintimilla, Ariton Popinara, E. Foxmane, Jonathan Li, Ryan McCarthy

Thornton Tomasetti: Andrew Maloney, Eric Garguilo, Rebecca Jones, Virginia Arnaud

Team 12 Project Description:

370 Jay Street, Brooklyn, is the site of the former New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA)

headquarters. As part of New York City’s Applied Sciences Initiative, New York University (NYU)

and a consortium of universities and private companies will establish 370 Jay Street as the home

of the NYU Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP), which will bring together global

leaders of science, technology, and education. Team 12 took on the task of designing one

innovative floor of the building, which includes classrooms, faculty and graduate student work

areas, a gymnasium, a study area, a lounge/cafe, and a rooftop garden. At the outset, the team

met with the CUSP leadership to learn about its mission and assess its needs for a collaborative

intellectual and social environment. A master plan was established for the floor, and smaller

groups then worked on the individual components. The result is a new standard for educational

spaces.

Team 12 Mentors:

New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering: Prof. Lawrence Chiarelli (Team

Leader), Giulia Luci, Sutenee Nopachinda and Denisa Lleshi

Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc.: Kate Larsen and Yu Ding

Sam Schwartz Engineering DPC: Jeff Smithline

Turner Construction Company: Kevin Chase

Mitchell | Giurgola Architects, LLP: Andrew Thomas

Sponsor/Owner: Forest City Ratner Companies

Above: ACE Presentations at the Center For Architecture

Above: ACE Presentations at NYU Kimmel Center

Above: ACE Presentations at NYU Kimmel Center

Above: ACE Presentations at Con Edison

ACE Presentations at Con Edison hosted by ACE Board

Member Robert Schimmenti top right. Design Jury seen at left with Juror, Toby Hansson of Stantec posing a question to students

Fall Cocktail Reception

ACE hosted its Fall Cocktail Reception on September 24, 2013 at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City.

More than 200 mentors, board members and guests came together in celebration of the program’s community of

mentors throughout the Greater New York Region. Attendees networked and learned about the recent expansion of John Jay College of Criminal Justice and its new state-of-the-art building, completed in 2011. Robert Pignatello, Senior

Vice President, Finance and Administration at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and Mustafa Abadan, FAIA, design partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP, discussed the design of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice building

and its impact on the college community. Charles Murphy, senior vice president of Turner Construction Company and

board member, spoke about his role in the construction of the building, as well as Turner’s long standing relationship with the ACE Mentor Program. The evening was generously underwritten by Perkins Eastman, STV, Judlau Contracting,

Parsons Brinckerhoff, Skanska and Tishman Speyer. The ACE Mentor Program’s Fall Cocktail Reception is an annual event highlighting innovative construction and design projects around New York. Previous receptions showcased 7

World Trade Center, the New York Times Building, the Hearst Tower, the redesign of Alice Tully Hall and the Morgan Library & Museum.

L to R: ACE Chairman Event Speaker Mustafa Abadan, FAIA, Design Partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and guests

Fund Raising Events

L to R: ACE Board Member, Former Commissioner David Burney, FAIA, of the Dept. of Design and Construction; Event Speakers Robert Pignatello, Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Mustafa Abadan, FAIA, Design Partner, SOM; Event Speaker and ACE Board Member Charlie Murphy, Turner Construction and ACE Executive Director; Annika Smith; ACE Board Member Michael Neary, Structure Tone

L to R: ACE Board Members Robert Rubin, McCarter English; Linda Chiarelli, Forest City

Ratner Cos. and ACE Chairman Emeritus John Magliano

L to R: ACE Vice Chairman, Richard T. Anderson; Paul Monte Peckar

Abramson; Bill Keane, Shawmut Design and Construction

Scholarship Luncheon

ACE held its 19th Annual Scholarship Luncheon on Monday, May 19, 2014 at the Mandarin Oriental. The event honored three prominent construction industry leaders, Stuart Koshner, managing partner of RCDolner LLC,

Patrick J. Foye, executive director of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, and Victoria J. Cerami,

chief executive officer of Cerami & Associates, Inc. ACE’s luncheon serves as its annual fundraising event for the ACE Scholarship Program which awards scholarships to distinguished graduates of the program who

intend to major in architecture, construction management or engineering in college. Since 1996, the ACE Mentor Program of Greater New York has awarded scholarships to college bound seniors

who intend to pursue careers in design and construction meet specific criteria outlined by the Board of

Directors. To date, almost two million dollars has been given out to more than 900 deserving ACE graduates.

This year, $206,000 in scholarships were awarded to 70 deserving students including the first annual "Vito V. Cerami Scholarship” awarded this year to a female mechanical engineering student. In the largest single

amount given to any one student. The student was selected for her commitment to learning and helping others in honor of Victoria Cerami’s father, who served as a mentor to the industry. Another $15,000 was

also awarded by The New York Building Foundation to ACE students impacted by the Hurricane Sandy. The

New York Building Foundation created the Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund in November 2012 and raised $240,000 to assist affected families, recovery programs and sponsor research. ACE students are also the

recipients of an additional $104,000 from outside sources and partner organizations such as Manhattan College and the Contractors Association of Greater New York and the New York Building Foundation.

A special thanks to the event underwriters AECOM, Cerami Associates, New York Building Foundation, RCDolner, Skanska and STV for their generous support.

L to R: ACE Mentors, Gia Mainiero, Dattner Architects and Paul Quandt, PANYNJ; ACE-ADPA Scholarship Recipient Danielle Service; ACE Vice Chairman Denise Berger, PANYNJ and Honoree Patrick Foye, PANYNJ; ACE Victoria Kelly, Parsons Brinckerhoff

L to R: ACE Scholarship Recipients Megan Rodriguez and Elizabeth Lisk; ACE Vice Chairman Denise Berger; ACE scholarship recipient Zoe Chan; Dr. Charles Thornton-ACE Scholar and ACE Scholarship Recipient Susan Bazik

The Honorees, Scholarship Recipients and Guests

L to R: ACE Honoree and Board Member Victoria Ceramit and ACE Scholarship Recipient Megan Rodriguez

L to R: ACE Board Member Michael Neary, Structure Tone and ACE Honoree Vice Chairman Stuart Koshner, RCDolner

L to R: Lorraine Grillo NYC School Construction Authority; ACE Chairman Milo Riverso; Honoree Patrick Foye, PANYNJ

L to R: Walter Hunt, Gensler; Mrs. Hunt; Rick Bell, AIANY Executive Director

L to R: President Brennan O’Donnell, Manhattan College; ACE Parent Mr. Rivera; ACE Scholarship Recipient Adina Rivera; ACE Board Member Professor Walter E. Saukin, Manhattan College; Professor Moujalli

Hourani, Manhattan College

L to R: ACE Vice Chairman Stuart Koshner, RCDolner; Calvert Wright, Calvert Wright Architecture; Richard Zendel, Citrin Cooperman

L to R: Michael DesRochers, Joseph R. Loring Assocs.; Barry Maltz, Joseph R. Loring Assocs.; ACE Board Member Bruce Lilker, Lilker Assocs.

L to R: Marcy Stanley, Weidlinger Assocs.; ACE Vice Chairman Gillian Blake, Arup; Sharon Yorio, SMPS; Patricia Hildebrandt, JFK&M

L to R: ACE Alumni Assoc. President, Yurintzy Estrada, AECOM; Frank LaPlaca, AECOM; ACE Mentor, Roxana Kariakis, B. Thayer Assocs.; Barbara Thayer, B. Thayer Associates

Top Scholarship Winners

$10,000 Vito V. Cerami Scholarship Scholarship Recipient: Megan Rodriguez

High School: Saint Catharine Academy College/ Major: The City College of New York / Mechanical Engineering

Robotics sparked my interest in the field of mechanical engineering. Learning how to build a robot from scratch and watching how it transformed from a pile of pieces into a finished product was the best part about being a builder. Even though I had to constantly take it apart, rebuild it and retighten loose parts, it is all worth it at the end… I enjoyed Robotics so much that my robotics teacher informed me about the ACE Program. I joined the ACE Program and was able to learn about what mechanical engineers actually do. All mechanical engineers do not just build robots, they also work with HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning). The ACE Mentor Program went in depth about every profession in the industry, but the love and interest that I had for mechanical engineering grew. I can honestly say that the ACE Program has steered me closer to my dream of being a mechanical engineer, and it sparked my interest in environmental engineering. ACE taught me about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and provided us with guidelines on how to have our projects become LEED certified. Not only did ACE provide me with the encouragement to become a mechanical engineer but it is also making me consider minoring in environmental engineering.

ACE mentors are all friendly, approachable, and create a fun environment for us mentees. I've had the privilege of being close with two of my mentors, Jeffrey Messinger and Steven Scalici. Whenever I have a question, problem, need encouragement, or I just need someone to steer me down the right path I can go to these men. When it came to choosing what schools to apply to, what scholarships I should look for, and how to choose the right college these two mentors always tried to make sure I chose

the best option that benefited me. Every year Jeffrey encourages me to speak in front of the group and get over my fear of public speaking. I am so grateful to have had the privilege of working with all the mentors, and even though this is my fourth and last year at ACE I know I can always email Jeffrey Messinger or Steven if I have a problem or need help in my college years or beyond. They’ve supported me since the start and I know I can always count on them when I’m in college and even beyond college.

$8,000 STV Scholarship and $5,000 NYBF Sandy Fund Scholarship Recipient: Elizabeth Lisk

High School: Scholars’ Academy College/ Major: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute /Engineering

ACE has helped me realize my interest in engineering, specifically civil engineering and the structure of buildings. When I first started ACE, all I knew was that I liked math and that that was what I wanted to do in my future. Almost immediately, however, I figured out that engineering was what I loved. It fascinates me how engineers can use steel and concrete to create massive buildings that defy the laws of gravity while still being safe. Although it may be overlooked, the structure of the building, its columns and beams, is the most important part; it is the backbone of the entire building. After ACE last year, it really amazed me that we could design a building that large and what held it all together was the structure. I now have a new understanding of buildings that are all around me. Every time I see a column in a wall or in my cafeteria, it makes me think of the job that that column is doing. Or when I'm swimming and I look up at the ceiling and see extra large beams, I can’t help but say to myself “Oh, that’s because it needs to span a long distance.” ACE is what allowed me to realize all of this. Through ACE, I have been able to see what each discipline of engineering entails. This not only allowed me to see that I like engineering, but also gave me an idea of what to major in in college. With ACE, I have begun to see that it is up to me to do what I want, be it school work or in the design process. You have to be able to back up your work and be confident in it.

Top Scholarship Winners

$8,000 Skanska Civil Scholarship Recipient: Zoe Chan

High School: New Hyde Park Memorial High School

College/ Major: Cornell / Civil Engineering

ACE helped me tremendously in my decision to enter the engineering field. Attending ACE for all four years of high school, I have

learned how to balance creativity with practicality. Before ACE, I had my heart set on architecture. My mentor Mr. Stephenson guided us through making floor plans of different buildings and explaining architects verses engineers. I noticed I had a strong misconception of what architects and engineers did. I really enjoy working with physical material of building and shaping designs so they can actually support its own weight instead of designing the building. I realized architects create the abstract design, while engineers work out small details. As a very detail oriented person with a love for calculus, I realized that Civil Engineering was the right fit for me. Mr. Stephenson and ACE has influenced and inspired my dream and my career choice. Throughout my four years of ACE, I’ve had mentors who have taught me valuable lessons that will help my transition from high school. Mr. Messina is another mentor that has encouraged me to think of different ideas to attack the same problem. Frequently, he catches me making very unrealistic plans for a building. Instead of reprimanding me, he gently guides me through my thought process, leading me to find my own flaws. He has helped me realize that although creativity is important, common sense comes into play in making decisions. Lastly, Mr. Stephenson has been my mentor all four years. His knowledge of architecture and drafting is ingrained in my brain for the rest of my college career. He has always encouraged me to dream bigger and higher, not allowing ‘average’ buildings. Besides giving me his knowledge of structural design, he has taught me to always make use of my creativity and innovation. No matter what I do, I know I won’t settle for ‘average’ and I will think outside

of the box.

$6,000 Thornton Tomasetti Scholarship Recipient: Evan Davis High School: All Hallows High school High School

College/ Major: Rochester Institute of Technology /Engineering

Construction companies, even though they are the last step of a project, are responsible for bringing the whole project to life. The structure is confined to paper until the construction crews are sent to build it. After three years with ACE, I have come to realize that my interest lies in becoming a construction manager. In getting to know my Turner Construction mentors, I was exposed to two types of construction workers, the men in hard hats that are often seen on the work site, and the seldom seen, but equally hardworking men and women dressed in business attire that sit in the office crunching numbers. As the project manager on the Yankee Stadium ACE projects over the past three years, I have had the opportunity to lead my team in the development of multiple projects. While in ACE, I was able to organize a group of my peers to complete the tasks at hand in an efficient manner. Like many high school seniors entering college I know that it is both exciting and scary, because we are expected to hit the ground running when we step on the college campus. However, one particular ACE mentor has offered to help make this transition easier. During one ACE session, one of my mentors, Scott Cipoletti from Thornton Tomasetti, asked which colleges I had applied to. When I shared with him my top choice for college, he informed me that he is an alum of that school and offered to put me in contact with his professors once I was accepted. His offer will help my transition because instead

of falling into a new situation that I have to get acclimated to myself, because of ACE, I already have contacts long before I get there. ACE has provided me with contacts for the future stages too. I have become friends with many peers and mentors throughout my three years in the program. I am hopeful that I will get to work alongside them again in my professional life.

Sporting Clays ACE held its 3rd annual Sporting Clays event at Dover Furnace in Dover Plains on March 30, 2013. Thank you to ACE board member and event chairman Patrick Muldoon, Gorton Partners as well as Sportsmen For Charity

John Daza, PE, project manager, transportation also received the 2014 Mentor of the Year award and was recognized for

receiving the 2014 ACE Exemplary Mentor Award, sponsored by McGraw-Hill Construction's Engineering-News Record at the

luncheon. The award recognizes individuals who have made

significant contributions to ACE and provides the recipient with $2500 to be given to an ACE student in the mentor’s name. Eric

Canales from St. Raymond’s High School in the Bronx received the John Daza Scholarship as a result.

John Daza has served as a mentor for four years and was recognized for his leadership and unwavering commitment to

mentoring students and other mentors. He also was responsible for increasing AECOM’s participation in ACE from

one to three teams, supporting multiple ACE student graduates

through internships, and giving ACE presentations and informing students about career opportunities in the AEC

industry at many high schools.

“It’s a great honor to receive this recognition,” said Daza. “I

share this award with AECOM’s New York City team leaders who have made our program a great success over the last

several years.”

ENR/McGraw Hill-Exemplary Mentor and Mentor-of-the-Year

Above: ACE Mentor John Daza, AECOM speaking to students at a local high school about ACE and careers in engineering

“When I first enrolled to be a participant in the ACE Mentor Program, I knew little of what I could expect. However,

from day one when we were given the opportunity to join a team we were interested in, I knew that this would be an experience like no other. Day one gave me a glimpse of what I could expect from a career fair at college, and the beneficial events and activities just kept piling on. ACE gave me the opportunity to learn more about the career I am interested in at the actual corporate locations where real professionals work. This gave me a glimpse of what I could expect after college and gave me the drive to push harder for my goals. I definitely gained a better understanding of what it is like to work with people who come from a variety of different backgrounds, successfully compromising and melding ideas. Overall, the ACE program taught me positive work habits in addition to many life lessons.”

“Ace has affected me in several different ways, from being more unique in my own state of mind in terms of architecture to growing a passion for structural engineering. My designs before ACE were all about esthetic beauty and they still are but I also think about it in terms of an engineering perspective and how things can alter one another. My dream into becoming an architect and hopefully a developer just got even more thriving of passion to succeed in the construction world.” “This is a wonderful opportunity and I encourage anyone who is interested in furthering their knowledge in what they wish to study, to take advantage of this great program. It made my decision on becoming an architect final because of the skills and fun they showed me I can have doing what I love.” “I was excited from the start of the program. Each meeting was interesting and I learned more and more. I received hands-on experience and was aided by mentors in completing the final project. With this knowledge, I've made the decision to fulfill a major in architecture because of my experience.” “ACE truly helped me realize my love for architecture and granted me with priceless experiences in which I consider to be invaluable to the pursuit of my career and to the foundation of building upon my skills, knowledge, connections, and friendships.” “ACE has affected me in allowing me to experience what I plan on doing for a career and made me realize I could do construction management for the rest of my life and love it.” “ACE made sure that I wanted to go into civil engineering. Before ACE, I knew I was interested in engineering, but wasn't sure which kind. I was thinking of civil engineering, but after joining the structural engineering group of my team, I realized I wanted to further pursue structural engineering.” “Before partaking in the ACE Mentor Program I thought that I wanted to be an engineer, however, I wasn't certain. Through my participation in the program for two years I have gained knowledge about what this rigorous field consists of and know that I want to definitely be a civil engineer in the future. I have been able to work collaboratively with my peers and get a sense of what it's like to work with a team of architects and engineers in my coming future.” “ACE was an extremely enlightening and informative experience that has secured my interest in pursuing a career in civil engineering. By working on a team with others from many different backgrounds as well as having real, informative mentors, I felt accomplished and more confident to complete all the necessary courses to begin my career. I gained an insight into networking and other crucial skills to have in the working world.”

“I loved my time here at ACE. I got to meet professionals and work with them in the fields they are pros in. I have

opened up as a person. Also I now have the confidence and assurance that going into Civil Engineering is what I feel comfortable in doing. I loved each one of my mentors, as they are down to earth and loving people. They constantly asked how things went, which schools we were applying to and got into, they gave feedback on a lot of things that we needed guidance on, whether it be school, work, or the project we were working on. My only regret is that my school didn't notify me of this program earlier or I would've been a member for all four years of high school.”

“The ACE Mentor Program was a fantastic experience. I learned so much from the mentors, not only about

engineering and architecture, but about the professional world as well. I gained valuable experience in an engineering firm and insight into the field I will be shortly entering. Additionally, connections with the mentors will be very useful in the future. ACE was an extremely worthwhile experience.”

What Students Are Saying About ACE

“The ACE Mentor Program was more fun than I expected it to be. There was a lot of new things that I learned

about. I just wish that I had joined prior to my senior year. I have a lot of connections with my mentors and has increased the people I can network with.”

“I have been in the ACE program for 4 years and every year I learn something new. There is so much knowledge that can be gained through this program and I believe that more students should take advantage of this great opportunity.”

“I enjoyed being a part of the ACE program. At first, I said to myself that I wished I had known about ACE as a freshman so I could have more experience. But, it isn't too bad because I learned a lot in the few years I participated.” “The ACE Mentor Program was one of my greatest high school experiences by far. Being able to be mentored by experienced and knowledgeable mentors and to interact with like minded peers on meaningful projects has made great impact on my professional and personal growth. From these experiences I have gained skills, formed memories, contacts and connections that I will cherish forever.” “The ACE Mentor Program has really opened up many opportunities for me and my team, not only to learn but to really understand and put to practice the skills and knowledge of a working member of the ACE disciplines. It is fun and educational and it sure is better than sitting at home doing homework wondering why trigonometry and calculus are important. Through ACE, I've also had the opportunity to mature in a professional environment. The mentors are very nice and patient with me, I learn something that I won't learn in high school. Because of this program, I feel my ability to communicate with others is improved.” “I loved ACE and I truly think all students pursuing a career in these fields should participate in the program. I feel like I learned a lot of things you can't find in the textbook and established a great network of people in my career of interest.” “I think the ACE Mentor Program was successful in that it opened me up even more to the engineering field. It gave me life and career experiences that school could not offer and I will remember them for the rest of my life. The mentors are amazing and they have helped me a lot whether it was related to ACE or just an application for an internship. They gave me an invaluable insight into college life and the opportunities that lie ahead and I think that this exposure to such caring and experienced mentors has had an immense effect on my goals.”

“I have learned about the many different types of jobs that engineering could be used for. I have visited many different work sites and did some work related to that field. It helped me understand what I am getting myself involved in and if it is what I want to do.” “I've gotten hand written notes on my college acceptance letters telling me how this program will help me in the long run, so it's a no brainer that the ACE mentor program is amazing.” “ACE has made me grow so much, that literally I would not be where I am today. I entered as a boy who knew almost nothing when it came to presenting, speaking, take charge, or even giving my input. But those three years have passed, and now as this year is coming to a close, I have realized that ACE has made me develop so much as a person. I'm able to speak better than before and present way better than I did before. For that I thank the ACE mentor program, and I thank my team, Team #6. I thank you all.” “ACE has been my favorite part of my high school career. I have made connections and friends that will last a lifetime. I was able to learn about valuable summer and scholarship programs and partake in them as well. My mentors have helped me tremendously and have taught me much more than just about the ACE fields. They helped me to decide what colleges to apply to and which to attend by assisting me in understanding the different programs the schools offer. I have been able to learn how to express my ideas in a clear and coherent manner and not be afraid to state them. It has also helped me in not feeling as intimated in being a female in such heavily male dominated fields.” “I enjoyed the ACE program very much. The program itself helped me to grow and have a taste of the real world and a feel for my future profession. I really wish I could become a mentor and give to the students the same amazing experience that I had.”

“Greenbuild was an amazing experience and I am so happy that the ACE Mentor program was

very supportive of my venture! I had the opportunity to meet the other ACE participants and we exchanged many ideas and created much dialogue on sustainability and design. It was truly

fascinating to interact with so many different backgrounds. Greenbuild has changed my life, just as ACE shaped my career in ways I could not foresee when I first entered the program. I am

very appreciative for all ACE has done!” Farah Ahmad, ACE Class of 2007, Project Architect

at NYC School Construction Authority

Summarized Statement of Revenues and Expenses YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 2012 2013 2014

Fundraising and Other Revenues $295,000 $333,000 $537,000 568,000

EXPENSES

PROGRAM SERVICES

Grants and Scholarships Paid $91,000 $102,000 $105,000 125,875

Other Program Services $125,000 $107,000 $114,000 129,723

Total Program Services (*) $216,000 $209,000 $219,000 255,598

Management and Fundraising Expenses $71,000 $106,000 $150,000 165,893

TOTAL EXPENSES $287,000 $315,000 $370,000 421,491

EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES $8,000 $18,000 $167,000 147,000

* Summary does not reflect the extensive pro bono value of the time volunteered by mentors.

ALUMNI

United States Green Building Council

This year two ACE graduates and one current student from ACE New York were awarded the United States Green

Building GreenBuild Scholarship, and an all expense paid trip to attend the GreenBuild Conference in Philadelphia. The students will return to New York City to share what they learned about sustainability and energy efficiency with current

ACE students, mentors and colleagues. This year’s winners are:

Farah Ahmad, ACE Class of 2007, attended Staten Island Technical High School

Carme Azor, ACE Class of 2013, attended Brooklyn Technical High School Tyliek Williams, current ACE student, attends Holy Trinity High School

Above: ACE Alumnas, Farah Ahmad (far left) and Carme Azor (second from right) with alumni from Maryland, Washington and California at Greenbuild 2013, Philadelphia

Final Comments by Annika Smith, Executive Director

In the fallIn 2013, more than 950 students were placed on 43 teams throughout New York City, Westchester County and Long Island.

On behalf of our chairman, Milo Riverso, Ph.D., P.E., CCM and the 58 board members who lead our organization, we thank the mentors and supporters who have enabled us to grow and serve even more students each year. In an effort to meet the goals

set out in our Strategic Plan completed last year, we need your support. It is our goal to serve more than 1500 student in 2016.

Please reach out to schools where you live and work and let them know about the benefits of ACE and what a career in the A-E-C industry will hold. For more information, visit our website at www.acementorny.org and contact ACE at

GreaterNY@acementor.org.

2014-2015 Program Goals

Increase the number of students in the program to 1,500 with support from board members, mentors, supporters and

school champions.

Increase the number of teams by three, bringing the total number from 43 to 46 and continue program expansion

throughout Long Island and Westchester.

Continue collaborating with local colleges offering degrees in design and construction so that each college provides

mentoring, venues for special events and scholarship opportunities available exclusively to ACE graduates.

Encourage major mentoring firms to establish annual “legacy scholarships.”

Increase the number and value of scholarships awarded at our scholarship luncheon.

Empower the Alumni Association to help it grow as a network for ACE students as they enter college and seek full-time

employment.

Thank you, Annika Smith, Executive Director

ACE Mentor Program of Greater New York, Inc.

Above: ACE alumni, students and mentors on the field and on the scoreboard! Teamwork counts. Photo courtesy of the New York Yankees.

ACE Mentor Program

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E-mail GreaterNY@acementor.org

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Milo E. Riverso STV Incorporated Chairman Richard T. Anderson New York Building Congress Vice Chair/Associations Denise M. Berger Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Vice Chair/Government Gillian Blake Arup Vice Chair/Engineering Linda Chiarelli Forest City Ratner Companies Vice Chair/Real Estate Mary-Jean Eastman Perkins Eastman Vice Chair/Architecture Stuart Koshner RCDolner LLC Vice Chair/Construction Geri A. Gregor Grassi & Co. Treasurer William Gilbane, III Gilbane Building Company Secretary David Adelhardt Adelhardt Construction Joseph J. Aliotta Swanke Hayden Connell Architects Paul Auguste Skidmore Owings & Merrill John Bachenski International Masonry Institute Jay Badame Tishman Construction Wesley Bermel Judlau Contracting Kim Bertin UBS Aine M. Brazil Thornton Tomasetti Commissioner David J. Burney New York City Department of Design and Construction Victoria Cerami Cerami & Associates Lawrence Chiarelli PolyTechnic Institute of New York University Louis J. Coletti Building Trades Employers’ Association Pierre Desautels CH2M Hill Rick Einhorn HP Critical Facilities Services Ralph J. Esposito Lend Lease (US) Construction LMB Inc. Thomas D. Farrell Tishman Speyer Dina Frank Mancini Duffy Carl Galioto HOK Michael Garner Metropolitan Transit Authority Marcos Diaz Gonzalez AECOM Andrew M. Hlushko Collado Engineering Seth Horowitz ENR New York Cyrus Izzo Syska Hennessy Victoria Kelly Parsons Brinckerhoff Richard A. Kennedy Skanska USA Building Inc. Bruce Lilker Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers, PC J. Robert Mann, Jr. E-J Electric Installation Co. Anthony Mannarino Extell Development Company Cheryl McKissack McKissack & McKissack Walter Mehl Jaros Baum & Bolles Ted Moudis Ted Moudis Associates Patrick Muldoon Gorton & Partners, LLC Charles Murphy Turner Construction Company Michael Neary Structure Tone Hannah O’Grady ACEC New York Terrence E. O’Neal Terrence O'Neal Architect LLC David Peraza Exponent John Pierce Mechanics Institute Gary Pomerantz WSP Flack + Kurtz Dennis Rauchet Gorton Partners Rose Reichman Reichman Frankle, Inc. Denise Richardson The General Contractors Association of New York Robert Rubin McCarter & English, LLP Thomas Santiago Time Warner Inc. Walt Saukin, Ph.D. Manhattan College Frank Sciame F.J. Sciame Construction John F. Spencer URS Corporation Philip Tugendrajch E T Partners, LLC Suzanne Veira New York City School Construction Authority Elizabeth Velez Velez Organization Marcelo Velez Columbia University – Manhattanville Development John Magliano Chairman Emeritus Edward Rytter Director Emeritus Tricia Elms Junior Committee Chair, Ex-Officio

Yurintzy Estrada Alumni Association President, Ex-Officio

Board of Directors 2013-2014