News Byte: NYITCOM Shows Appreciation for Faculty, Staff at Fall Fun Event
On December 2, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) faculty and staff engaged in some old-fashioned fun in a new-fangled, socially distanced format at the first-ever Fall Fun Event.
Spreading Good Cheer or COVID-19?
During a holiday season like no other, even those attending small gatherings could inadvertently spread COVID-19.
Q&A: The Link Between COVID-19 Cases and Subway Ridership
In a recent study examining turnstile usage of the New York City subway system, Associate Professor Cecilia Dong, Ph.D., discovered there is a correlation between ridership and the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Students Talk About Social Change with LL Cool J
On December 1, seven New York Tech students joined The Economic Club of New York’s virtual discussion featuring entertainment icon and entrepreneur LL Cool J.
Alumni Profile: Evan Goldenberg
For Evan Goldenberg (B.Arch. ’84), being an architect isn’t just about building a home. It’s about building relationships to create perfect environments for his clients.
Another Look at New York Circa 1920
As we near the end of 2020, The Box catches up with Professor Jonathan Goldman, Ph.D., to talk about his year-long project, New York 1920, 100 Years Ago Today: When We Became Modern, and what he has in store for the site in 2021.
CBD May Prove to Be a Promising Anti-Cancer Drug
After reviewing hundreds of academic studies and scientific papers, four NYITCOM researchers suggest that CBD’s potential cancer prevention and treatment benefits may warrant further exploration.
Alumni Profile: Alan Gingold
As a fifth-grader, Alan Gingold (D.O. ’00) was tasked with memorizing all the bones in the human body, setting him on a path to a career in medicine.
Road to Return to Campus
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced classes to remote instruction, New York Tech spent the next few months preparing to ensure a safe and successful start to the fall semester. On September 9, almost six months to the day they moved to remote learning, classes resumed, with a focus on keeping the community’s health and safety a priority and providing a quality educational experience, whether in person or remote.
Alumni Profile: Charlie Vazquez
New York Tech’s challenging courses and New York City location gave Charlie Vazquez (M.B.A. ’01) the edge he needed for a successful career. Today, he is senior vice president for key accounts at Centauri Health Solutions.
Student Profile: Samiha Gaffar
New York Tech student Samiha Gaffar believes tech is the future, which is why she decided to pursue a career in computer science.
Spread the Holiday Cheer!
There was a blizzard of activity for this year’s Tech Winter Wonderland “drive-through” event on the Long Island campus.