NYITCOM-Arkansas Receives Its First NIH Grant
An NYITCOM-Arkansas researcher received a $428,400 multi-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate whether Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment can help relieve migraine headaches.
News Byte: NYITCOM 2020 Graduate Receives Research Award
Jennifer Behbodikhah, D.O. (’20), received the Eastern Section Scholars Award from the American Federation for Medical Research.
Student Profile: Eboni Odom
A junior majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering and president of the Campus Programming Board (CPB), Eboni Odom encourages students to find the right balance between academics and extracurricular activities.
Student Profile: Alyce Bittar
Alyce Bittar is pursuing both her love of horseback riding and her fascination with technology and aeronautics by studying for a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and competing in equestrian sports with Team USA.
Student Profile: Alexis O'Rourke
Alexis O'Rourke is leaving her mark on New York Tech, as the founder of TECH Music, co-founder of Creative Tech Club, and as a participant in the interdisciplinary Bio-Inspired Robotics project.
New York Tech’s Anid Elected as American Institute of Chemical Engineers Fellow
Nada Marie Anid, Ph.D., vice president for Strategic Communications and External Affairs, has been elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the world’s leading organization for chemical engineering professionals.
New York Tech Professor Receives Prestigious Engineering Research Award
Associate Professor Ziqian (Cecilia) Dong, Ph.D., received the Curtis W. McGraw Research Award for her innovative work in communication and sensor networks, and assistive medical devices.
Student Profile: Kristen Skonieczny
In June 2019, medical student Kristen Skonieczny traveled to Montana and Wyoming to search for bones and teeth from the ancient mammal, Coryphodon.
Alumni Profile: Krishna Parekh
For Krishna Parekh (D.O. ’19), learning isn’t limited to the classroom. As a student, the alumna made it a point to travel the world, including going on a service-learning trip to Kenya, where she worked with HIV-positive children and teens.
Student Profile: Sarah Elisabeth Johnson
Before she even completed high school, Sarah Johnson filed for two provisional patents. At New York Tech, the electrical and computer engineering student’s passion for innovation continues.
Student Profile: Aleksandra Zatorska
When Aleksandra Zatorska was a professional dancer, physical and emotional balance played a role in her success. Balance has taken on a new meaning as she pursues her master’s in architecture.
Student Profile: Jaclyn Del Pozzo
Jaclyn Del Pozzo’s close relationship with her family inspired her to pursue a career as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist so she can care for women who are starting families of their own.