New York State renews contract with CACT; 大卫·戈特弗里德 promoted to director

戈特弗里德, who had served as the CACT’s deputy director since 2016, takes over for John Simmins ’84, 博士90年, who has been named director of the University’s new GE Vernova Advanced Power Grid Lab. 戈特弗里德 will continue to perform many of his same duties from his role as deputy director, and will continue to serve as the University’s government relations manager.

“My role will be to ensure that the CACT is delivering on its 状态d mission and goals as outlined in our contract with the 状态 and in alignment with our strategic plan,戈特弗里德说. CACT作业者的, which has operated in the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University since 1987, is one of 15 Centers for Advanced Technology in New York State created to speed technology transfer from universities to the marketplace. CACT also serves as the University’s primary point-of-contact for industry seeking technical support and applied research, primarily in the areas of ceramics and glass.

“CACT works to provide industrial partners access to Alfred University research, 教师, 学生, and unique technical capabilities. This in turn supports New York State’s technical ceramic and glass sectors, resulting in significant economic impacts 状态wide,戈特弗里德说, 注意到去年, CACT clients self-reported over $9 million in total economic impacts, resulting from their work with CACT and the University.

CACT作业者的’s new $5 million contract from Empire State Development’s Division of Science, 科技及创新(NYSTAR) runs from 7月 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028. 来自NYSTAR的资金支持, 在其他倡议中, the CACT’s efforts to grow glass and ceramic manufacturing in New York State through the acquisition of materials and equipment used in research; funding of student internships in relevant industry; and creating workforce development and industrial training opportunities. CACT also works to develop partnerships with industry to secure federal research grants in the areas of ceramics and glass.

Since joining Alfred University eight years ago, “David has made tremendous contributions to the CACT, including growing industrial and workforce programs and tireless government advocacy resulting in funding increases for all New York State Centers (for Advanced Technology),”戈斯塔说. “David is also working to raise the level of recognition of Alfred University and the New York State College of Ceramics within the 状态 and federal governments, building broad support for the University’s priorities and investments.”

戈特弗里德 will continue to serve as the University’s manager of University Government Relations, a position to which he was appointed in  7月 2023. 他支持高斯达, in her role as associate provost for research, in securing support for externally funded projects and enhancing research, and leading efforts to seek additional financial support from local, 状态, 以及联邦资金来源, increased New York State College of Ceramics allocations, enhanced State Construction Fund contributions, and local and 状态 budget opportunities.

戈特弗里德 has also been engaged in several community development activities, from writing—in partnership with the Village of Alfred—a winning Community Smart Growth grant application that received funding of $2.5 million in 2018, to currently serving on the Alfred Strategic Planning Committee.

Prior to joining Alfred University, 戈特弗里德 served from 2004-16 as manager, Government and Community Affairs, for SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Smart System Technology and Commercialization Center. SUNY Polytechnic’s STC was a NYSTAR-funded New York State Center of Excellence focused on micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication, 包装和测试, 位于加南代瓜, NY. He has an Associate of Science degree in business administration from Finger Lakes Community College and a B.S. degree in philosophy from University of Rochester.