Student Awarded Prestigious Department of Defense Scholarship
A fifth New York Tech student has been awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Scholarship.
Student Profile: Robert Torres
Interior design student Robert Torres is one of the first of three recipients of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) New York Chapter Hazel Siegel Scholarship, which recognizes students who exhibit outstanding leadership qualities.
New York Tech Celebrates Its 61st Commencement
New York Institute of Technology graduates, family members, and friends joined faculty, staff, and administration in person on May 22 at the university’s Long Island campus to celebrate its 61st annual commencement.
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.
Student Profile: Michael Valenzuela
Although he transferred to another school earlier in his undergraduate career, Michael “Mikey” Valenzuela quickly transferred back to New York Tech. “I feel comfortable, confident, and at home here,” he says.
Student Profile: Lena Hegemann
While Lena Hegemann will be part of the Class of 2022 commencement this May, she fulfilled her graduation requirements in December 2021 and is already immersed in the professional world as a campaign specialist at Bloomberg LP.
Polly Want to Climb?
NYITCOM researchers find that parrots, which cannot grasp surfaces with their wings, climb by using their head as a third “limb.”
UREP Students Take on Real-World Challenges
On May 10, students in the Undergraduate Research Entrepreneurship Program (UREP) showcased their final projects that featured solutions for pressing real-world problems in sustainability, precision healthcare, and renewable energy.
Student Profile: Naeemah Robert
Naeemah Robert accepted a position as a software development engineer with Mastercard, crediting New York Tech for providing her the skills she will need to succeed in her new role and beyond.
Students Find Great SOURCE of Information, Humor, and More
On April 29, students gathered on the New York City campus and Zoom for the Symposium on University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE), the annual end-of-year event, which gives them a unique opportunity to present their scholarly work to peers.
Student Profile: Charon Hu
When Charon Hu graduates from New York Tech’s Long Island campus this May, he will make England his next stop on his path to expand his architectural knowledge into areas and issues he became aware of during his undergraduate education.
Career Week Wrap-up
During the weeklong event, students had the opportunity to learn how to polish their resumé, take advantage of LinkedIn Learning, find the career best suited for them, and more.