Computer Problem Solvers
Students in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences have been busy this spring with extracurricular and experiential activities, including competitions and events, focused on solving problems and finding solutions.
One Giant Leap for the ETIC
New York Tech has extended its contract with NASA, giving student employees of the ETIC an opportunity to build five new prototypes for the agency.
Faculty Profile: Tindaro Ioppolo
“A mechanical engineering degree gives you the chance to understand and work in a variety of fields, whether aerospace, chemical, electrical, or biomedical projects,” says Associate Professor Tindaro Ioppolo, Ph.D. He sat down with The Box to talk about his research and his work with students.
Alumni Profile: Thomas Kershaw
From helping him launch a successful career to meeting and marrying his college sweetheart, Thomas Kershaw (B.S. ’71) looks back fondly on his time at New York Tech.
Faculty Profile: James Scire
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering James Scire, Ph.D., always knew he wanted to go into engineering, even before he knew what it was called. Now he teaches mechanical and aerospace engineering at New York Tech, preparing the next generation of engineers.
NIH Awards Olga Savinova, Ph.D., $1.8 Million Research Grant
Assistant Professor Olga Savinova, Ph.D., received a $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to improve the understanding of atherosclerosis and deliver a new treatment for heart disease.
News Byte: Grad Programs Top Woman Engineer’s Annual Rankings
New York Institute of Technology has been named a 2020 Reader’s Choice “Top 10 Graduate School” by Woman Engineer magazine.
Mechanical Engineering Simulations Raise Pediatric Brain Injury Awareness
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences, Milan Toma, Ph.D., published an op-ed in International Business Times about using computer simulations to help prevent head trauma in young children.
Saving the Hearts of Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
With the help of a nearly $400,000 NIH grant, NYIT researchers are looking for ways to prevent patients with chronic kidney disease from developing heart disease.
Engineers, Life Scientist Team Up to Create “Precision Agriculture”
With the help of a nearly $300,000 NSF grant, NYIT faculty are developing a soil nutrient sensing system to enhance crop growth and reduce contamination from agricultural runoff.
Alumni Profile: Alexandra Kawecki
How commissioning engineer, Alexandra Kawecki catches the attention of prospective employers.
A Faire Showing
NYIT demonstrates its maker-doer drive at the 9th Annual World Maker Faire in New York.