News Byte: Studying the Impact of Smartphones in the Classroom
New research by the College of Arts and Sciences’ Melissa Huey, Ph.D., finds that smartphones negatively impact college students’ classroom experience.
Research for a Better World
Faculty and student researchers join forces across schools and colleges to address challenges, find solutions, and fuel innovation, giving students unique experiences that enhance their learning and allowing them to work with colleagues outside their areas of study on a common goal.
Symposium Showcases Medical Student Research
On November 18, 51 medical students showcased their scholarly work at the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (NYITCOM) annual Student Research Symposium.
The Boy with the Bullhorn: The History of AIDS Activism
Writer, activist, and New York Tech web content editor Ron Goldberg spoke about his new book Boy with the Bullhorn: A Memoir and History of ACT UP New York at the Dean’s Digital Café event on November 17.
News Byte: NYITCOM Tops “Diverse Issues in Higher Education” Health Sciences Rankings
NYITCOM topped the list for colleges of osteopathic medicine in Diverse Issues in Higher Education’s lists of the top 100 producers of degrees, including at the doctoral level, awarded to minority students.
One Giant Leap for the ETIC
New York Tech has extended its contract with NASA, giving student employees of the ETIC an opportunity to build five new prototypes for the agency.
Building a Bridge Between Engineering and Medicine
The interdisciplinary Engineering in Medicine initiative connects medical students with students from New York Tech's other schools and colleges, creating an interprofessional experience for everyone involved.
Physicians Concerned About Virus Trends, Urge Vaccination
Following two years of relatively low flu and respiratory syncytial virus numbers, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine Christine Hartford, M.D., believes we could be in for an unusual winter and encourages everyone to stay up-do-date on their vaccinations.
Lessons From the Best Years of My Life
In a lecture on November 9, visual designer, illustrator, and art director Charis Tsevis recounted the lessons he learned during his college years but only learned to appreciate later in life.
Talk the Walk
At the “Talk the Walk: The Power of Communications” lecture, guest speaker Tim Bravo, director of communications at Lamborghini, spoke about the power of public relations and communications for corporations and individuals.
NYITCOM Honors Military Veterans
At a Veterans Day Event held on November 11, NYITCOM paid tribute to those who serve and celebrated the medical school's illustrious military physician alumni.
Partners in Business and Life
When Kerri Davidson Haack (B.S. ’00) and Michael Haack (B.Arch. ’01) met as undergraduates at New York Tech, they embarked on a journey that would take them from building their careers and starting a family to business partners.