Jerome (Jerry) E. Levy
, who lives at Brooksby Village is currently a consultant with Northeastern University. He is one of three who has been awarded the 2007 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for innovation in engineering and technology education for the development of a multi-disciplinary graduate program for engineering professionals who have the potential and the desire to be engineering leaders.
Inaugurated in 2001 by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), the intent of the Gordon Prize is to recognize new modalities and experiments in education that develop effective engineering leaders.
Defining the mission
Jerry conceived this innovative curriculum, a 52-week course of The Gordon Institute for company sponsored students with engineering leadership potential. Along with his colleagues, Jerry also led in the recruitment of faculty for the engineering management program. in addition, he assisted in defining the mission and policies of the school for preparation for accreditation.
Jerry was the first Associate Dean at the founding of The Gordon Institute, and subsequently, became Dean. Jerry received his B.S. from the City College of New York, and a M.A. from New York University in Teaching of Mathematics. Having moved to Brooksby from Magnolia, Jerry stays quite busy.
Keeping Busy
In addition to his consultation work with Northeastern University, he is also involved in different clubs and classes. "I organized the Resident Interim Advisory Committee. also helped found the Classical Concert Committee which brings artists into Brooksby," says Jerry. Although Jerry enjoys the wealth of activities that are available at Brooksby, there is something else he enjoys more.