Alumnus Kyriacos Athens Athanasiou Named Great Immigrant
Kyriacos Athens Athanasiou, Ph.D. (B.S. ’84), was named to the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s annual list of Great Immigrants, which celebrates exemplary naturalized citizens who are helping make the United States a land of opportunity for all.
New York Tech Expands Co-op Education Offerings
On the heels of launching New York Tech’s first cooperative education (co-op) track for students in two of its undergraduate programs, the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences is now expanding its co-op offerings to three additional degree programs.
Student Profile: Lincoln Dover
Lincoln Dover may be skilled in robotics, but he also enjoys creative writing and poetry. As a mechanical engineering student, he hopes to gain experience working in the renewable energy field.
Alumni Profile: Kyriacos Athens Athanasiou
When he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1984, Kyriacos Athens Athanasiou, Ph.D., was only beginning to dream of where his focus and field might take him. In the years since, he has become one of the world’s foremost thinkers, inventors, and leaders in the world of biomedical engineering.
Student Profile: Cameron Little
As a summer intern with National Grid, mechanical engineering major Cameron Little used his New York Tech education to develop a Python script, saving the company money in workers’ travel time and labor. The company was so impressed with his work, he was offered a full-time post in gas field operations.
Student Profile: Alfonso Dehesa Baeza
Alfonso Dehesa Baeza was always fascinated by engineering and began building models and experimenting with science projects as a child. At New York Tech, he’s working on real-world projects that will give him the foundation to push the limits in his future career.
Student Profile: Diego Consuegra
When Diego Conseugra first arrived at New York Tech, he felt like he found his second home. As a student orientation leader, he strives to make all new students feel the same.
Student Profile: Melissa Mazo
After working as a machinist, mechanical engineering major Melissa Mazo was inspired to learn how to design products. At New York Tech, she is gaining hands-on experience in her coursework as well as through her network outside of the classroom.
Alumni Profile: Danielle Bartholomew
Danielle Bartholomew (B.S. ’18) is going places. Throughout her academic career, she maintained a nearly perfect GPA and landed a prestigious post with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Student Profile: Matt Ruggiero
When mechanical engineering major Matt Ruggiero was applying to college, NYIT’s prestigious engineering program convinced him that this was the place for him.
Alumni Profile: Omari Adams
As a cold box engineer at Praxair, Omari Adams (B.S. ’18) separates air into chemical parts.
Alumni Profile: Alexandra Kawecki
How commissioning engineer, Alexandra Kawecki catches the attention of prospective employers.