Student Profile: Yamini Bhaveshbhai Patel
A biology student, a Student Government Association president, and a mixed martial artist walk into a classroom. There’s no punchline here—that’s just Yamini Bhaveshbhai Patel.
Student Profile: Angel Singh
Biology major Angel Singh grew up watching her grandmother’s home remedies resolve minor medical complaints. Her curiosity led her to her interest in investigating the connection between ingredients and modern healthcare and ignited her passion to become a physician.
Student Profile: Dono Shodieva
Biology major Dono Shodieva is taking part in cervical cancer research and fulfilling her childhood dream to pursue a career in science.
Alumni Profile: Emaan Mughal
Raised with a strong work ethic, Emaan Mughal (B.S. ’22) was taught the importance of giving back to the community. An advocate for health equity, she hopes to work in underserved areas as a future physician.
Student Profile: Saad Khan
In an interview with New York Tech News, Saad Khan, president of the Student Government Association on the Long Island campus, talks about why he chose biology and how New York Tech is preparing him for the future.
Student Profile: Anna Makedonska
Environmental activist and biology student Anna Makedonska runs a science blog, belongs to multiple environmental groups, and is dedicating her time to make a positive impact on the planet.
Student Profile: Tint Tha Ra Wun
Biology student Tint Tha Ra Wun has a passion for giving back to the community and aims to do just that through medicine.
Biology Major Reveals What Lurks in Kitchen Sponges
At the American Society for Microbiology Microbe 2019, Brianna Weiss presented research on bacteriophages found in kitchen sponges that could provide the answer to antibiotic-resistant viruses.
Alumni Profile: Eteete Dan-Udoka
Eteete Dan-Udoka (B.S. ’18) didn’t just keep his nose in the books while he was a student. He also founded an organization, participated in research studies, and helped those with Parkinson’s disease. Now, the alum is poised for even greater success as he looks to a future in dentistry.
Alumni Profile: Linesha Davis
As a child, Linesha Davis wanted to cure the world. The biology major is on her way to making the world a healthier place.
Alumni Profile: Amanda Kaminaris
Amanda Kaminaris applied for NYIT’s undergraduate advanced research program thinking it would be a good resume builder. Instead, biomedical research became a major part of her education.
Student Profile: Monicah Jebor
Cross country runner Monicah Jebor is finding success on and off the track. Read more about her journey.