Sign In or Use Email

Ian Valeta

Majoring in Computer Science, Minoring in Mathematics
Eastern Connecticut State University, Class of 2025
From West Haven, CT
Growing in Brooklyn, I was exposed to art and music on an unprecedented level. When I moved to Connecticut, I made my creative environment through various mediums such as LEGO, 3D Modeling, drawing, and anything I could get my hands on. I went into high school with dreams of being an engineer. In 2020 I graduated as the Salutatorian of my class at Platt Technical High School ready to start my college education. Due to the pandemic, I decided to take a gap year in order to protect my family and stay healthy. Taking that time allowed me to reflect and pursue my dreams. I trained hard to improve my skills as a 3D Game Environment Artist. After college, I hope to have a long career in the game development industry. While working, I would want to give back to my community and mentor teens growing up in Brooklyn, and give them a shot to pursue their creative dreams.
Follow Ian

Eastern Connecticut State University
Platt Technical High School

Tomorrow: Eastern to host exclusive episode premiere of Amazon Prime's 'The College Tour'

Eastern Connecticut State University is thrilled to announce the exclusive premiere of its feature episode on Amazon Prime Video's acclaimed series "The College Tour." The event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the Fine Arts Instructional Cent...

February, 18 2025 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Eastern to host exclusive episode premiere of Amazon Prime's 'The College Tour'

Eastern Connecticut State University is thrilled to announce the exclusive premiere of its feature episode on Amazon Prime Video's acclaimed series "The College Tour." The event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the Fine Arts Instructional Cent...

February, 12 2025 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Ian Valeta earns international honor society scholarship

Ian Valeta, a senior Computer Science major at Eastern Connecticut State University, has become involved on campus in a variety of ways. Most recently, he was accepted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE)...

February, 05 2025 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Show More
Ian Valeta presents at COPLAC conference

Eastern Connecticut State University sent students from a broad range of disciplines to present at this year's Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) Northeast Regional Conference on Oct....

November, 04 2024 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Eastern student Ian Valeta to represent University on Amazon Prime Video series 'The College Tour'

Eastern Connecticut State University will be featured on Amazon Prime's "The College Tour" next spring as one of the show's season 13 episodes. Filming took place on Eastern's campus Oct. 7-11, sho...

October, 24 2024 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
STEP/CAP program leader Ian Valeta fosters opportunity for high schoolers

This summer, Eastern Connecticut State University hosted more than 60 high school students for its annual Summer Transition at Eastern Program/Contract Admissions Program, better known as STEP/CAP....

August, 15 2024 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Show More
Ian Valeta makes spring 2024 Dean's List

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester, in which more than 1,200 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs. Among them is full...

June, 10 2024 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Ian Valeta inducted into computing sciences honor society

This spring 2024 semester, 21 computer science and business information systems students from Eastern Connecticut State University were inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE), the international hon...

May, 16 2024 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Ian Valeta makes fall 2023 Dean's List

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester, in which more than 1,300 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs. Among them is full-t...

January, 18 2024 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Show More
Ian Valeta creates tree-planting app to win hackathon

Brainstorming paid off for Eastern Connecticut State University computer science students Ian Valeta and Diego Hernandez Ramirez when their plan for a tree-planting digital game won them the top pr...

September, 26 2023 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Ian Valeta makes spring 2023 Dean's List

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester, in which nearly 1,300 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs. Among them is full-ti...

June, 22 2023 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Ian Valeta makes fall 2022 Dean's List

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester, in which nearly 1,300 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs. Among them is full-time...

February, 02 2023 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Show More
Ian Valeta makes spring 2022 Dean's List

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester, in which more than 1,200 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs. Among them is full...

June, 03 2022 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Eastern student Ian Valeta helps build houses in North Carolina

Twelve members of Eastern Connecticut State University's student chapter of Habitat for Humanity recently traveled to New Bern, NC, to help build houses with the Habitat for Humanity of Craven Coun...

March, 28 2022 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Ian Valeta makes Dean's List in fall 2021

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester, in which nearly 1,300 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs. Among them is full-time...

January, 13 2022 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Show More
Eastern student Ian Valeta admitted to Honors Program

Eastern Connecticut State University's competitive Honors Program admitted 23 new students this fall 2021 semester. Among the program's new admits is first-year student Ian Valeta of West Haven, w...

October, 25 2021 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Ian Valeta enrolls at Eastern in fall 2021

Eastern Connecticut State University has enrolled more than 1,100 new students in the fall 2021 semester. The new admits include approximately 820 first-year students and nearly 300 transfer studen...

September, 17 2021 - Verified by Eastern Connecticut State University
Men's Cross Country
I started Cross Country out of shape with a bad case of asthma. I took that challenge and participated in this sport for two years. I went from not being able to finish a 5k to running with the Varsity team earning a CTC Conference trophy.
Platt Technical High School
Added by Ian
Men Indoor Track & Field
This was an incredible experience where I tried many events including, Highjump, 300m, 600m, 4 x 200m relay, and more.
Platt Technical High School
Added by Ian
Tennis
This was my favorite high school sport. Although the 2020 season was cancelled, I had so much fun in the previous year.
Platt Technical High School
Added by Ian
Show More
National Honor Society
I participated in hosting events and programs run by the National Honor Society. This included fundraisers and socials. We attended weekly meetings and special events as well.
Platt Technical High School
Added by Ian
Yearbook Club
We would attend weekly meetings where we would work on the yearbook using the Josten's website. Additionally for events we would take photos of events
Platt Technical High School
Added by Ian
Honors Club
Attend weekly meetings and participate in conversations.
Eastern Connecticut State University
Added by Ian
Show More
Game Development Club
Attend weekly meetings and participate in conversations. I am the un-official PR eboard member of the club and we are currently working on an upcoming game called Soulscape. This is a 2D platformer where you use and control emotions to progress.
Eastern Connecticut State University
Added by Ian
Summer Teaching Assistant at New Haven Public Schools

I helped my teacher plan and run icebreakers and events. I was even able to host my own event, introducing the students to 3D modelling.

June 2021 - August 2021
Tier One Machining at Tier One Machining

Worked with Machinists, Engineers, and Inspectors
Properly Filed Blueprints
Designed and Drafted Fixtures

July 2019 - August 2019

Enrollment

Student Achievement

Ian was awarded this badge for 3 achievements. Click on the stories below to view them.

  • Eastern student Ian Valeta to represent University on Amazon Prime Video series 'The College Tour'
  • Ian Valeta creates tree-planting app to win hackathon
  • Eastern student Ian Valeta admitted to Honors Program
Student Achievement 3
Dean's List

Ian was awarded this badge for 6 achievements. Click on the stories below to view them.

  • Ian Valeta makes spring 2024 Dean's List
  • Ian Valeta makes fall 2023 Dean's List
  • Ian Valeta makes spring 2023 Dean's List
  • Ian Valeta makes fall 2022 Dean's List
  • Ian Valeta makes spring 2022 Dean's List
  • Ian Valeta makes Dean's List in fall 2021
Dean's List 6
Community Service

Ian was awarded this badge for 2 achievements. Click on the stories below to view them.

  • STEP/CAP program leader Ian Valeta fosters opportunity for high schoolers
  • Eastern student Ian Valeta helps build houses in North Carolina
Community Service 2 Honor Society Academic Conference Scholarship

© Copyright 2025 • Merit Pages, Inc. • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy