ACCOLADES

Lee Stemkoski Ph.D.

"Chris has a proven ability to learn advanced technical ideas, explain them clearly to others, and build upon them in his own work. He is an engaging speaker who masterfully communicates complex ideas in professional presentations, and a supportive and outgoing colleague who elevates any group in which he is involved."

David Chays Ph.D.

"Christopher Sciortino is outstanding as the lead programmer of a team of 9 students working on an interdisciplinary research project at Adelphi University. Christopher's contributions are critical to the success of our project, developing apps for math education. Christopher's technical, communication, and leadership skills are strong, and his attitude is always positive, making it a pleasure to work with him."

Josh Hiller Ph.D.

"Chris has proved himself an incredible researcher, on top of being an expert computer scientist. Working with Chris was an excellent experience. His enthusiasm and professionalism remind me why I chose to be an educator to begin with."

Mathew Swanson

"I have known Chris since he was in the 10th grade. As a high school teacher of 16 years I can honestly say he is THE standout student. He is incredibly smart, hardworking and thoughtful. My first realization about him came during a Robotics competition, his first ever competition. Chris’s robot did not make the cut to complete. Instead of either staying home or just showing up to be “present”, Chris brought his robot and worked on it for 8 hours straight. He befriended other teams, seeking help with ideas and problem solving solutions. At the end of the day he had a well built and functioning robot. I have seen many other students attempt the same feat but none have repeated it. Chris has helped me develop curriculum for my own Video Game Design class and problem solve many issues over the years. He still takes the time to visit with my robotics team to this day."