James Fugate

Assistant Professor

Department of Engineering Studies

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

jrfnct@ntid.rit.edu

585-851-2855

Office Mailing Address

Room LBJ-1265

James Fugate

Assistant Professor

Department of Engineering Studies

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Education

AAS, Monroe Community College; AAS, Rochester Institute of Technology; BA, University of Maryland; MS, M.Arch., Rochester Institute of Technology

jrfnct@ntid.rit.edu

585-851-2855

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Grants

Tomaszewski, Brian, James Fugate, and Qing Maio (2023-2024). NSF-CIVIC Track B. Grant received/funded by NSF Civic Innovation Challenge, National Science Foundation.

Tomaszewski, Brian, et al (2017-2020). REU Site: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Disaster Resilience Spatial Thinking. Grant received/funded by Research Experience for Undergraduate Sites (REU), NSF.

Peer Reviewed/Juried Poster Presentation or Conference Paper

Laury, Dino J. and James R. Fugate. "Fall 2022 Middle Atlantic Section Conference." Proceedings of the ASEE Middle Atlantic Section, Harrisburg, PA, November 11-12, 2022. Ed. https://peer.asee.org/. Harrisburg, PA: n.p..

Journal Paper

Fugate, James R. "Assessment for Project-Based Courses." Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education. (2018): 1-10. Web.

Dissertation/Thesis

Fugate, James R. "Passive Solar Retrofit for a Gloomy Climate." Diss. Rochester Institute of Technology, 2018. Print.

Currently Teaching

NCAD-150

Engineering Graphics in AEC

3 Credits

The objective of this course is to introduce students to engineering graphics as a means of communication in the technical fields of architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C). The course is laboratory oriented and provides the student with basic skills to create professional 2D drawings with this comprehensive first course in the use of AutoCAD software for mechanical, architectural and civil drawings. The course assumes no prior knowledge of engineering drawing or CAD.

NCAD-201

Job Search Process for CADT

3 Credits

Course goals are to prepare students to secure a cooperative or professional work experience in the student's major and to assist the student in acquiring the skills for accessing information, networking, developing resumes and letters, completing various employment-related forms, interviewing, and using various communication techniques in preparing students for the job search process. This course also includes a lab where students will design and create a hard-copy and a web-based electronic portfolio, and students will engage in practice interviews to effectively communicate the contents of their portfolio.

NCAD-250

Presentation Graphics

3 Credits

Students gain specialized skills and knowledge in production of presentation graphics using CAD and visualization software. Using general CAD skills as a starting point, students learn to setup and render various types of images and animations for presentation of construction projects to clients, agencies, boards, and the public. Students will engage in a team design project which will culminate with a final presentation.

NCAD-255

Construction Materials and Methods I

3 Credits

Students study soil, aggregate, Portland cement concrete, asphalt cement concrete and wood products used for construction. Laboratory work focuses on testing soil, aggregates and Portland cement concrete. ASTM standards are used in all testing. Students also test mortar using ASTM standards and follow building codes for framing construction. Students will engage in hands-on lab activities.

In the News

November 1, 2023

RIT researchers earn $1 million Civic Innovation Challenge grant to empower Deaf community

RIT and NTID researchers have identified a critical gap between emergency services and the needs of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Now with a $1 million grant, they are working to bridge that divide.
December 7, 2022

Looking at emergency communication gaps for deaf and hard-of-hearing communities

WROC-TV talks to Brian Tomaszewski, professor of geographic information systems, and James Fugate, assistant professor in NTID’s Department of Engineering Studies, about their research on improving emergency communications.
November 30, 2022

RIT researchers explore how to improve emergency management for the Deaf community

Essential emergency services play a key role in saving lives when snowstorms blanket the Northeast or a wildfire erupts out West. However, many communities are still being left out and face communication barriers during emergencies. At NTID, a team of researchers is studying how to identify and bridge gaps in emergency management resources and services for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community.

November 1, 2023

NTID researchers receive $1 million grant

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