New “Conversations in Urban Design” Series Taps Top Talent
The new series features discussions between School of Architecture and Design students and distinguished practitioners and researchers in academia who contribute to the fields of urban design, sustainable development, and landscape urbanism.
New York Tech Hosts Inaugural Esports Camp
From June 23 through 25, New York Tech held its first virtual esports camp for current and prospective students, focusing on educating attendees about the business and competitive sides of the industry, as well as the university’s esports program.
Alumni Profile: Scott Goldstein
As a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine at Einstein Healthcare Network, Scott Goldstein (D.O. ’02) helps prepare the next generation of physicians.
CITYarts Recognizes Digital Art and Design Chair Rozina Vavetsi and Student Award Winners
Rozina Vavetsi, M.Sc., associate professor and chair of the Department of Digital Art and Design, received CITYarts’ 2021 Making a Difference Through the Arts award and three New York Tech digital art and design students were recognized as winners of a CITYarts design contest.
News Byte: New York Tech Healthcare Leaders Recognized
Four healthcare leaders from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the School of Health Professions were honored during Schneps Media’s Healthcare Heroes event.
Alumni Profile: Kantarama Gahigiri
Kantarama Gahigiri (M.A. ’06) got her start in the entertainment industry as a set production assistant, working on movies and television shows, including Men in Black 3 and Curb Your Enthusiasm. She now mainly writes and directs films that focus on identity, diversity, and social issues, for which she has won several awards./p>
NYITCOM Student Secures Prestigious AHA Scholarship
College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) student Risa Kiernan received the highly competitive 2021 Scholarship in Cardiovascular Disease from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Summer Squeeze: Why Gas Prices Are Going Up
Associate Professor Shaya Sheikh, Ph.D., talks to The Box about what is driving the surge in prices, what it means for air travel, and if there is relief in sight.
New Degrees Prepare Students for In-Demand Fields
New York Tech has launched three new exciting degree programs that will prepare students to solve global challenges in engineering, public health, and business.
Alumni Profile: Daisy Expósito-Ulla
Always fascinated with television, Daisy Expósito-Ulla (B.F.A. ’75) landed a job as an associate producer for PBS after graduating from New York Tech. Leveraging her experience, she transitioned to a career in advertising. Today, she is the head of her own agency, d expósito & Partners.
Preparing Students for a New Workforce
At the Long Island Business News webinar, “Industry-Academic Partnerships for Technology and Economic Growth,” higher education and industry experts discussed the ways they can prepare students for careers and help businesses remain competitive and grow.
Spotlight on Faculty Tenures and Promotions
As New York Tech prepares for the 2021-2022 academic year, several faculty members were recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship, service, and commitment to the university through tenure and promotions.