Hundreds of High Schoolers Hack for Good at New York Tech
More than 300 high school students from across the New York metropolitan area and beyond engaged in a 24-hour TeenHacks LI hackathon from November 9 through 10 at NYIT-Long Island.
New York Tech Celebrates Experiential Education Program Participants
The extraordinary journeys of students, faculty, and staff were celebrated at International Education Week luncheons.
Student Profile: Denesia Mitchell
When Denesia Mitchell was deciding on a major, she randomly selected engineering management. At Preview Day at New York Tech, a professor opened her eyes to the opportunities available to her with this degree and Mitchell hasn’t looked back since.
News Byte: Babak Beheshti Discusses What’s Ahead for 5G on PBS
The dean of NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences was a featured speaker on PBS’s SciTech Now.
Celebrate International Education Week
From November 18 through 22, New York Institute of Technology celebrates International Education Week: Five students talk about their journey to the United States and what brought them to New York Institute of Technology.
News Byte: Physician Assistant Studies Receives Continued Accreditation
The 98-credit PA program, comprising 158 master’s degree candidates, is part of NYIT School of Health Professions.
The Scope: A Medical School Podcast
In October, NYITechnology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) launched its first podcast: The Scope, a unique podcast tailor-made for medical students.
Student Volunteers Build Skills While Serving
Through its Consultants for the Public Good program, New York Tech connects student, faculty, and staff volunteers with non-profit and government partners.
Alumni Profile: Kyle MacKenzie
As an engineer for Polise Consulting Engineers, Kyle MacKenzie (B.T. ’08, M.S. ’10) is responsible for designing electrical and fire systems. Outside of his daily role, he works on updating New York City’s electrical code.
Director of Military and Veteran Affairs Addresses the Challenges of Adjusting to Civilian Life
On Veterans Day, Frank Rivera, director of the Office of Military and Veteran Affairs, appeared in an interview with ABC News’s live online show The Debrief to discuss the challenges veterans face when they return to civilian life.
New York Tech Screens Movie, Hosts Panel to Raise Awareness About Issues Affecting Veterans
On November 7, New York Institute of Technology screened the award-winning documentary Almost Sunrise before a largely civilian crowd at NYIT Auditorium on Broadway.
School Counseling Professor Advises Educators on Ways to Identify LGBTQ Bullying
In an article in The Conversation, Associate Professor Daniel Cinotti advises school counselors and teachers that educators must understand what constitutes bullying and its underlying causes to prevent future bullying of LGBTQ students.