The Syracuse University Industrial Assessment Center (SU-ITAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
| 485 | Assessments |
| 4,105 | Recommendations |
| 2.52 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
| $54.83 | million Cost Savings* |
| 130 | Students Trained |
*Recommended Savings
Syracuse University also coordinates activities with:
Clarkson University
Energy Engineering related programs, degrees, etc:
Recent Case Studies
Noteworthy Feedback
"We liked how well the group was organized. They were prepared with specific roles, tasks, and questions."
- Source: Tom Starin, CFO, Optimax Systems, Inc., 10/17/2025
"Great job.
Great group of students, [the] professor/teacher was vey knowledgeable."
- Source: Larry Thompson, Safety/Facilities Manager, Schneider Packaging Equipment, 10/03/2025
"Students were very interested in all aspects of our facilities and how they are operated"
- Source: 09/08/2025
Assessment - Case Studies
Noteworthy Feedback
"We liked how well the group was organized. They were prepared with specific roles, tasks, and questions."
- Source: Tom Starin, CFO, Optimax Systems, Inc., 10/17/2025
"Students asked great questions. All were very observant."
- Source: Mike Chambers, Shipping/Maintenance Mgr, Riverhawk Company, 07/17/2024
"Student are knowledgeable about energy saving practices"
- Source: Facility Manger, 06/21/2019
"The group was great to have, conducted themselves professionally, polite, and asked good questions. [They] were a very friendly group."
- Source: Pete Hagmire, Director of Facilities, Gunlocke, 06/17/2025
"The entire team was professional and kept on topic. THey have some very good ideas and I look forward to working with them."
- Source: Maintenance Manager, 06/16/2016
"Team is well organized and focused on task at hand. Respectful of our employees and the facility rules. Worked well together as a team."
- Source: EHS Manager, TitanX Engine Cooling, Inc, 06/05/2025
"Asking for Information in advance made the site visit go smoother. The students took the lead during the visit and asked very relevant questions during the... more"
- Source: Manufacturing Manager, Gorbel, 05/05/2017
"The students handled themselves very professionally. They were prepared and very organized with clear objectives in mind. The group asked many questions for an... more"
- Source: Hoang Cao, CFO, Therm Incorporated, 02/28/2025
"I was impressed with the knowledge on how we are billed for demand and usage. The team was very knowledgeable at the process of energy consumption and how to... more"
- Source: Micheal Popovich, Maintenance Manager, 02/14/2025
"was impressed by the knowledge of the students and the interest they showed in energy/facility/engineering practices"
- Source: Quality Vision International, 01/17/2020
Contact Center
| Center Director | Dr. Jackie Anderson |
| jsande03@syr.edu | |
| Phone # | 1 (315) 443-1523 |
| Fax # | 1 (315) 443-9098 |
| Mailing Address |
244 Link Hall Syracuse, NY 13244 |
Syracuse University has trained 130 students
The following students participated in ITAC assessments with Syracuse University since
2003, when student name tracking began.
The 62 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 62 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
| Abby Hutchins |
| Adam Knapp |
| Alexandria T. McDonnell |
| Alicia Caputo |
| Anas Alkhashroom |
| Andrew E. Hinchman |
| Andrew Rivera |
| Annabelle J. Lincoln |
| Arfeen Armaghan |
| Austin Sumner |
| Ben Forry |
| Benjamin Jeffries |
| Benjamin R. Forry |
| Brandon W. Peery |
| Brendan Murty |
| Brian Annicharico |
| Brian Granetz |
| Brielle May |
| Carter Thompson |
| Charles Walck |
| Chelsey A. Kniffen |
| Christina M. Herkenham |
| Christopher Godoy |
| Christopher L. Buttitta |
| Christopher Prestia |
| Cole Tucker |
| Daniel Kenney |
| Daniel M. Barron |
| Daniel Perrotta |
| David Bonitsky |
| David Britt |
| Dean DeFlippo |
| Diana Siegel |
| Dominic Clinch |
| Dylan Broomfield |
| Elan Fullmer |
| Elizabeth Kretzing |
| Emily Bartos |
| Emily K Sequin |
| Emily Zupanick |
| Emma Platten |
| Emma Rosato |
| Enrica Galasso |
| Eric Rall |
| Erich Devendorf |
| Evan Beckerman |
| Fatimata Gory |
| Gavin Stevens |
| Grace E Al-Sheikh |
| Gustav Neubohn |
| Haim Matharu |
| Hannah VanEchaute |
| Harlan Toussaint |
| Hayley Shelton |
| Heewoon Kim |
| Ian Hawkins |
| Ian Kilpatrick |
| Ian Pointer |
| Ian Storrs |
| Jacob David Gómez |
| Jacob Lyon |
| Jacqueline Kim |
| Jeanette Sova |
| Jillian Burgoyne |
| Jimmy Zhang |
| John D'Amaro |
| John Hilla |
| John M. Battistelli |
| John Tacklyn |
| Jose Arturo Venegas |
| Joseph Guida |
| Joshua Hintz |
| Joshua Huizinga |
| Julia Jesse |
| Kapena Chee |
| Katherine Driscoll |
| Kelly S. Farmer |
| Kendra Miller |
| Kristina Zeo |
| Lars J. Brasz |
| Lauren Smales |
| Leah England |
| Lukas Morris |
| Luke D'Aquila |
| Marco Svolinsky |
| Marisa A. Prior |
| Mark Seibel |
| Matan Marom |
| Matthew Russell |
| Maxwell Martin |
| Meghan Reilly |
| Michael C. Jones |
| Michael Fortin |
| Michael J. Garrett |
| Michael Matzura |
| Michael P. Dilorenzo |
| Mohammad Traore |
| Nate W. Kuslis |
| Nicholas Pasco |
| Nick Impastato |
| Patrick T. Ostoyich |
| Philip S. Gwyther |
| Rachael Beresford |
| Rebecca L. Altman |
| Renee Brogley |
| Richard Nguyen |
| Riehen Walsh |
| Riley M. Gourde |
| Rishov Chatterjee |
| Robin Cesario |
| Rohan Sekhri |
| Rosanna Tilelli |
| Ross L . DiLiegro |
| Ryan Milcarek |
| Ryan Mussaw |
| Rylee Smith |
| Sajda Nuriddin |
| Sasha Valitutti |
| Savanna L. Horan |
| Sean Ward |
| Silvio-Antonio Nicola Zallo |
| Steve Criscione |
| Sydney Jud |
| Taylor Davis |
| Thomas Condon |
| Tim Castelein |
| Timothy Ha |
| Tyler J. Plant |
| Wade K. Willatt |
| Zoe Kendrick |