Q&A: Why Now Is an Opportune Time for Nursing School
Lisa Sparacino, Ph.D., chair and associate professor of nursing, sat down with The Box to discuss why employment demand for nursing school graduates is growing faster than the average for all occupations.
News Byte: Physical Therapy Grads Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate
Physical therapy graduates of the Class of 2020 have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their state board exams.
Pennie Turgeon Honored by Long Island Press
Vice President for Information Technology and CIO Pennie Turgeon, M.B.A., is honored for her positive contributions to her community and industry.
Symposium Turns Students Into Scientific Communicators
At the Math and Physics Research Symposium on December 11, New York Tech students sharpened their communication skills by distilling their research for a general audience.
Alumni Profile: Lenka Wright
Lenka Wright’s (M.S. ’12) naturally curious nature drew her to broadcast journalism. After a seasoned career on the air, she shifted her focus to local government working in various communications posts, including her most recent role as the first communications officer for the City of Mountain View in California.
Anid Joins Executive Roundtable on Future of Higher Ed
In a virtual panel discussion on December 9, Nada Anid, Ph.D., vice president for Strategic Communications and External Affairs, spoke about how COVID-19 changed prospective students’ needs and where enrollment, marketing, and communications in higher education are heading.
Gonzales, Rukobo Among City & State New York’s “Responsible 100”
Two New York Tech administrators have been named to the 2020 edition of The Responsible 100, the City & State New York annual list honoring individuals whose work is making life better in communities in New York City and across the state.
Long Island Business News Honors New York Tech Educators
A new award program recognizes New York Tech representatives among the educational professionals forging ahead to educate students while keeping Long Island at the forefront of innovation.
Students Propose Ways to Achieve Zero-Carbon Footprint in Gowanus
Students in the M.S. in Architecture, Urban, and Regional Design program address issues of climate change and rezoning in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn, N.Y.
News Byte: Alumna Named to Biden White House Staff
New York Tech alumna Karine Jean-Pierre (B.S. ’97) is named President-Elect Joe Biden’s principal deputy press secretary.
Student Profile: Asad Sheikh
Asad Sheikh (B.S. ’17) comes from a family of physicians so it comes as no surprise that he would pursue a career in medicine.
Students “Arm” Themselves with Innovation
Four New York Tech undergraduate students overcame the challenges of a global pandemic to build a robotic arm for their senior design project.