Because of the increased need for engineers to become fluent in CA DD, Rossi joined the faculty of CEMS in a full-time role this year, although since 1985 had taught the subject at the college on a part-time basis. Before working at CEMS, Rossi taught in the public schools in the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Burlington School District.

At CEMS, “I taught everyone from computer science masters students to thirty-year drafting veterans who had never touched a computer,” Rossi notes. “What inspires me most is when a person who has taken one of my courses contacts me later to say that the imparted skills either got them an internship or a full-time job.”

Empowering students with CADD skills continues to be one of Rossi’s goals as he expands his role at CEMS. “UVM Engineering has a history of producing students who are highly productive and pay great attention to the quality of their products and services,” he adds. “My job is to continue this trend.”