Stop Putting Juveniles in Solitary Confinement
In a Salon op-ed, Associate Professor Emily Restivo, Ph.D., says the practice causes severe psychological harm and impedes reintegration into society.
Fall 2018: Semester in Review
NYIT students showcased their hands-on learning experiences at a series of final project review sessions and events.
News Brief: Zhang Shares Research at Biotech Investors’ Meetup
Assistant Professor of Life Sciences Shenglong Zhang, Ph.D., presented his research findings about sequencing RNA to an audience of biotech investors, scientists, and entrepreneurs at an event held at NYIT.
NYIT Opens New Chemical Laboratory
On January 22, the NYIT community celebrated the opening of a new chemical laboratory in Theobald Science Center at NYIT-Long Island.
NYIT Receives Third Consecutive NSF Grant for Undergraduate Summer Research
A National Science Foundation grant will fund NYIT’s Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program during the summer of 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Alumni Profile: Eteete Dan-Udoka
Eteete Dan-Udoka (B.S. ’18) didn’t just keep his nose in the books while he was a student. He also founded an organization, participated in research studies, and helped those with Parkinson’s disease. Now, the alum is poised for even greater success as he looks to a future in dentistry.
Faculty Perspective: Storytelling in Virtual Reality
Immersive technology may spark a new interest in reading and writing among students growing up in a digital world, says Assistant Professor John Misak.
Alumni Profile: Olcay Yavuz
Oclay Yavuz (M.S. ’09) wants to see students achieve and thrive in school.
News Brief: Students Show They Can Hack It
NYIT School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Education partnered with TeenHacks LI to introduce Long Island high school students to the Dexter reconfigurable robot arm.
News Brief: Students Discuss Community Engagement at Chat and Chew Event
On November 2, ahead of the midterm elections, students gathered for a Chat and Chew legislative event to discuss the importance of being and engaged in the community.
Video: Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs—With Viruses
In a Facebook Live session, NYIT students take viewers on a live hunt for the answer to antibiotic resistance—viruses.
Engineers, Life Scientist Team Up to Create “Precision Agriculture”
With the help of a nearly $300,000 NSF grant, NYIT faculty are developing a soil nutrient sensing system to enhance crop growth and reduce contamination from agricultural runoff.