The Secret to College Success? Video Games
Think playing video games is a waste of time? Think again says NYIT President Hank Foley, Ph.D. In an op-ed in VentureBeat, he uncovers surprising advantages of gaming.
What Happens to Bad Gifts?
In an article in The Conversation, Associate Professor of Marketing Deborah Cohn, Ph.D., explains what people do with unwanted gifts.
Why Your Doctor Should Also Be a Scientist
In an op-ed in WIRED, Kurt Amsler, Ph.D., warns the physician-scientist shortage could stagnate medical innovation.
2018 Cybersecurity Conference: Protecting Data
NYIT’s Cybersecurity Conference sparks wide-ranging discussions on security developments affecting businesses and individuals.
Video: Akinobu Watanabe, Ph.D., on the Myths and Truths of Jurassic Park
Can a dinosaur open a door? If you don’t move, can you fool a T-Rex? Assistant Professor Akinobu Watanabe, Ph.D., debunks some of the most fantastical scenes in the iconic dino-centric film.
Universities Are Essential in a Tech-Fueled Society
University education in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and other cutting-edge technologies is critical to preparing the United States for an uncertain future, says Nada Anid, Ph.D., vice president of Strategic Communications and External Affairs in an op-ed for University Business.
Owned: When Consumers Feel a Brand Is “Theirs”
According to Colleen P. Kirk, D.P.S., when consumers feel psychological ownership of a brand, they are happy to spend more for it; but businesses should be aware that these devoted customers also feel entitled to wield some control over the brand.
Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs Are Getting Deadlier, But They Can Be Defeated — with Viruses
The best way to defeat killer bacteria? Give people harmless viruses says Assistant Professor Bryan Gibb, Ph.D., in an op-ed in Salon.
NYIT Researchers Develop Tool to Protect Urban Infrastructure
NYIT engineers and urban designers boost efforts to protect fragile infrastructure.
Video: Can Architecture Change Inter-Korea Relations?
In a Facebook Live session, Assistant Professor Dongsei Kim, M.Des., and Stephen Noerper, a fellow at Columbia University, discussed the impact architecture could have on the Korean DMZ.
Pain Management with a Human Touch
According to Associate Professor Sheldon Yao, D.O., the future of pain management is through osteopathic manipulative treatments.
Q&A: Simone Hoffmann on Early Mammal Fossil Discoveries in China
Paleontologists are rethinking what they know about early mammals thanks to new fossils discovered in China. Assistant Professor Simone Hoffmann, Ph.D., talks about their significance and what this means for future research.