Ancient Fossil Reveals Signs of Bone-Crushing Megalodon Attack
Research co-authored by Brian Beatty, Ph.D., associate professor of anatomy at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, provides new insight into the predatory behavior of the giant prehistoric shark megalodon.
New York Tech Mini-Research Grants Program Expands to Focus on Girls in STEM
Thanks to funding from the American Association of University Women, New York Tech is expanding its Mini-Research Grant Awards (MRGA) program to focus on attracting girls to STEM studies.
Your Fitness Class May Boost Thinking Skills
A study by New York Tech researchers analyzes whether instructor-led vs. self-paced exercise offers greater “brain-boosting” benefits.
Medical Student Awarded Competitive AHA Scholarship
NYITCOM student Nikki Maddie has secured a Scholarship in Cardiovascular Disease from the American Heart Association (AHA) to study the link between obesity and hypertension.
Researching Treatments for Pediatric Brain Cancer
New York Tech researchers published scientific findings that could bring the medical community one step closer to winning the fight against pediatric brain cancer.
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.
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.
Why Sense of Touch Varies Among Individuals
New NYITCOM anatomy research may explain why some individuals are more sensitive to tactile sensations than others.
NYITCOM Researchers: “Moderate Caffeine Intake with Age”
Research conducted by NYITCOM students and faculty suggests that high caffeine consumption disrupts heart rhythm in older individuals.
News Byte: Amanda Golden Receives NEH Summer Stipend
Associate Professor of English Amanda Golden, Ph.D., is among 103 faculty scholars to receive a $6,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) summer stipend, and the first New York Tech faculty member to receive the prestigious award.
Bluetooth Creator Visits Long Island Campus, Inspires Students
Tord Wingren, CEO of Sweden-based biocentric lighting company Brainlit and one of the developers of Bluetooth technology visited New York Tech’s Long Island campus on March 11.