Alumni Profile: Clifford Virgin III
As senior vice president at RBC Wealth Management, Clifford Virgin III (B.S. ’81) helps his clients reach their financial goals. He also advises the next generation, visiting schools to teach students about financial literacy.
Student Profile: Maharshi B. Shah
Maharshi B. Shah (M.S. ’15) is part of the first cohort of students in New York Tech’s new Ph.D. in engineering program. He spoke with The Box about the projects he is working on and his advice to incoming students.
Faculty Profile: Tindaro Ioppolo
“A mechanical engineering degree gives you the chance to understand and work in a variety of fields, whether aerospace, chemical, electrical, or biomedical projects,” says Associate Professor Tindaro Ioppolo, Ph.D. He sat down with The Box to talk about his research and his work with students.
Alumni Profile: Nancy Byatt
Through her company, Lifeline 4 Families, Nancy Byatt (D.O. ’03, M.B.A. ’03) is working on destigmatizing maternal mental health and helping mothers get the aid they need during and after their pregnancies.
Student Profile: Anthony “Tony” Song Lara
Anthony “Tony” Song Lara is devoted to education and helping others. At New York Tech, he worked as a teaching assistant and is currently the president of the Graduate Student Association, where he is focused on creating a pleasant student experience.
Student Profile: Katrina “Kat” Alvarez
Katrina “Kat” Alvarez says she learns something new about her passion—interior design—in class every day. She talks to The Box about her commitment to sustainability and inclusivity when it comes to design.
Alumni Profile: Tom Lanzilotta
Visits to wooded land in Pennsylvania helped Tom Lanzilotta (M.S. ’10) realize the importance of conserving the planet’s resources, putting him on a path to a career in energy management.
Student Profile: Rachael Simmons
A mother of four and approaching 40, Rachael Simmons is pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor.
Student Profile: Mohmmad Ishtiaq
Mohmmad Ishtiaq hopes to one day open a video game development studio. At New York Tech, he’s getting a head start learning the latest technologies and participating in real-world projects.
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Student Profile: Hira Ghani
Initially studying psychology as an undergraduate student, Hira Ghani was inspired to switch to osteopathic medicine, following in the footsteps of her uncle, NYITCOM alumnus Humayun “Hank” Chaudhry (D.O. ’91).
Student Profile: Yuanyuan (Maxine) Liu
On a visit to New York City, Yuanyuan (Maxine) Liu stopped into New York Tech to learn about taking computer classes. She was interested in what she learned that she decided to enroll in the master’s in cybersecurity program on the Vancouver campus.
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Staff Profile: Becky Frieden
As senior director of enterprise applications and decision support systems, Becky Frieden believes that a student’s digital experience at New York Tech is equally as important as their physical experience.