Student Profile: Lillian Pratt
When she first came to New York Tech, life sciences/biomedical engineering major Lillian “Lilly” Pratt wasn’t sure whether medical school was for her but her time her helped solidify that goal. As she prepares to graduate in May, Pratt is preparing to embark on a new adventure: graduate school at Cornell.
New York Tech Awards Mini-Research Grants to High School Students for Fifth Straight Year
Underscoring its commitment to undergraduate research and to building a pipeline for students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, New York Institute of Technology has awarded 30 research projects from 20 high schools with New York Tech Mini-Research Grant Awards.
Large NIH Grant Supports Work in Direct Sequencing of RNA Modifications
With a National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grant, Associate Professor of Biological and Chemical Sciences Shenglong Zhang, Ph.D., will lead a team of researchers to determine how RNA modifications affect conditions including cancer and diabetes.
Student Profile: Tiffany Roberts
Chemistry major Tiffany Roberts’ already packed class schedule just got a little busier as she takes on roles with the Black Student Union, academic senate, and a fellowship with the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.
Student Profile: Alvin Stanley
Alvin Stanley has always wanted to help others. At New York Tech, he is fulfilling his passion as he pursues a career in medicine and as an active member of the community.
Student Profile: Yash Trivedi
Aspiring physician Yash Trivedi chose New York Tech for its state-of-the-art facilities and seven-year B.S., Life Sciences/D.O., Osteopathic Medicine program.
Debunking Myths in Support of COVID-19 Vaccines
Professor Michael Hadjiargyrou, Ph.D., an expert in molecular and cellular biology, tackled the timely topic of COVID-19 vaccines with an in-depth discussion of the structure of SARS-CoV-2 and underscored the importance and safety of vaccines.
Faculty Profile: Michael Hadjiargyrou
Department Chair, Ph.D. Program Director, and distinguished scientist Michael Hadjiargyrou, Ph.D., became seriously interested in biology after taking an undergraduate class in the field. At New York Tech, he is dedicated to providing an outstanding education and service to the students.
Student Profile: Christina Varady
Biology major Christina Varady sat down with The Box to talk about her new role as Student Government Association vice president for judicial affairs and her research on cervical cancer detection.
Student Profile: Rohan Anthony
When life sciences/osteopathic medicine student Rohan Anthony isn’t studying to become a doctor, he is serving the New York Tech community as the Student Government Association vice president for public affairs for the Long Island campus.
Building the Biotech Talent Pipeline Now is Critical
As the delta variant spreads, the United States’ plan to administer 100 million COVID-19 booster shots in the next few months would not be possible without the scientists and researchers working in America’s biotech sector. Unfortunately, the number of new researchers entering the workforce isn’t keeping up with demand.
Student Profile: Anoushka Guha
As a member of the Student Government Association on the Long Island campus, Anoushka Guha has worked on many initiatives to help the student experience. As president, she plans to continue to make a difference for students.