Student Profile: Rasheed Martin
Aspiring engineer and president of the Black Student Union Rasheed Martin wants to change the underrepresentation of the Black community in engineering. “As president, I will be implementing new standards that will help put our community in the best position to be successful socially, educationally, and professionally.”
REU Fellows Search for Ways to Secure Mobile Devices and Wireless Networks
Ten fellows in the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program collaborated with New York Tech faculty and graduate students in research on methods to secure mobile devices and wireless networks.
Student Profile: Harminderjeet Kaur
When Harminderjeet “Harminder” Kaur (B.S. ’22) first came to New York Tech, she was nervous. But she quickly found her place by getting involved in campus life and taking on leadership roles with various clubs and organizations.
Student Profile: Xi (Ethan) Rao
Xi (Ethan) Rao enjoys competitive programming and has participated in several contests. In May 2022, he entered Kick Start, Google’s coding competition, coming in second in Canada and 25th in the world.
Student Profile: Mary Margarette Sanchez
Mary Margarette Sanchez is making the most of her college experience, working on multiple research projects across different disciplines, and coming in second in the Sigma Xi Student Research Competition.
Engineering Students Get Creative
For their entry in the New York State Industries for the Disabled CREATE Symposium, three College of Engineering and Computing Sciences students developed a more efficient way for employees who are neurodiverse to assemble cardboard packaging materials.
Student Awarded Prestigious Department of Defense Scholarship
A fifth New York Tech student has been awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Scholarship.
New York Tech Celebrates Its 61st Commencement
New York Institute of Technology graduates, family members, and friends joined faculty, staff, and administration in person on May 22 at the university’s Long Island campus to celebrate its 61st annual commencement.
Student Profile: Michael Valenzuela
Although he transferred to another school earlier in his undergraduate career, Michael “Mikey” Valenzuela quickly transferred back to New York Tech. “I feel comfortable, confident, and at home here,” he says.
UREP Students Take on Real-World Challenges
On May 10, students in the Undergraduate Research Entrepreneurship Program (UREP) showcased their final projects that featured solutions for pressing real-world problems in sustainability, precision healthcare, and renewable energy.
Student Profile: Naeemah Robert
Naeemah Robert accepted a position as a software development engineer with Mastercard, crediting New York Tech for providing her the skills she will need to succeed in her new role and beyond.
Student Profile: Wilson Fung
As a child, Wilson Fung played piano competitively. But when competing became too stressful, he stopped. Now, the electrical and computer engineering major plays for fun and, what once gave him stress, helps him decompress.