05/14/2026
Last Thursday, a group of 13 engineering students (AAS and BS) traveled to General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Maine for a behind-the-scenes tour. Led by Dr. Merrill, DJ Monahan, Trisha Gard-Thompson, Kit Kenyon, and Miranda Harms, this visit was all about connecting Deaf and hard-of-hearing students with impactful career opportunities in the Navy.
The day included an informative session with the Trade Training Program Manager and current deaf and hard-of-hearing employees. Students gained firsthand insight into the industry, and how deaf and hard-of-hearing employees navigate employment at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works.
A huge thank you to RIT/NTID alumnus Matthew Callahan for his instrumental role in making this experience possible for the next generation of engineers!
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A wide group photo of 22 people, including faculty and engineering students, posing on an outdoor rooftop patio at Bath Iron Works. Many individuals are wearing white or blue hard hats and safety glasses. They are dressed in a mix of professional and casual attire. In the background, two massive industrial shipyard cranes—one bright blue and one white with red stripes—tower over the group under a cloudy sky. The white crane features the "BIW" logo. In the foreground, white patio tables and black chairs are visible on the tiled deck.]
