Welcome to the Ridge High School Engineering Project Page. I invite you to periodically check the site for an interactive experience inside my classroom. I hope you enjoy and comment on our classroom activity posts. You will find projects and activities from the following classes: Architecture, Engineering Design/CAD I & II and Robotics I& II

I am proud to announce that I have been awarded the "2017 ITEEA Teacher Excellence Award".
(International Technology and Engineering Education Association)


Twitter; @MrDotta4tech

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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

2016 Senior, Engineering/Architecture Award Ceremony Winners

There are 3 awards being presented for students who have achieved excellence in Mr. Dotta’s and Mr. Aufiero's Engineering, Architecture and Robotics courses.  The recipients have demonstrated outstanding performance, leadership, enthusiasm and devotion towards a career in engineering or architecture.  Each recipient has excelled in their understanding of engineering concepts and has designed and manufactured custom robots, 3D printed objects and laser cut assemblies.

Zach Beim
Chase Robina
Ryan Pavlik

An advanced Engineering student, Tristan Hinoul has taken on an amazing challenge. He measured and drew every major part of a Small Gas Engine, which we eventually 3D Printed!

Check out Tristan's Site:   http://www.tristanhinoul.com

Congrats to Tristan for winning this years 1st Annual "Excellence in Engineering Design Award"!

Early stages of measuring each part with precision tools and drawing them in 3D on Inventor!


Final Engine Assembly on Inventor



3D Printing the Crankshaft



Exact replica, 3D printed engine on the Left, Real Engine on the Right with Tristan's "Engineering Design Award" to follow!  


Custom Designed 3D Printer Projects Drawn on AutoCAD Inventor

Ashley George (laser cutter) Mechanical Bird
Zach Beim; iPhone Holder
Charlie King; Channellock Pliers



Michael Kerby; Custom Golf Tool
Brett Caramico; Custom Heely Shoe



Jaydon Shafer's "Toy Helicopter" wins First Runner Up!!!




Sergei Zakharkin; Pneumatic Cylinder
Stephen Rodgers; Rugby Tee
Jacob Hendershot; Sun Shades (laser)




Matt Stamatiou; Utility Tool Set
Dan & Thomas; Laser cut Gears
Allan Wang; Laser cut keyboard




Zach Beim's Custom Designed Electric Guitar!!!




John DeNicola's Custom Pick-up truck 

Video of Concrete Sample being crushed!!!


Students in Mr. Dotta's Architecture class making concrete samples and testing them in the hydraulic press. Best sample withstood 6.5 Tons!






Custom Home Designs on Revit by Architecture Students

Charlie Keating's Custom Home Design

Michelle Singer's Custom Home



Leslie Hwang's Custom Home

CAD I Shadow Box Projects ~ Drawn on AutoCAD ~ Cut with Laser Cutter!

Robotics II

Robotics I