Read the Winter 2018 Issue of NYIT Magazine
February 28, 2018
In his introductory column in the Winter 2018 issue of NYIT Magazine, NYIT President Hank Foley, Ph.D., writes, “Our goal is to teach students not just what they can do with advanced tools in today’s world of blockchain and bitcoin, but also what they should do.” The stories in this issue take that directive to heart.
In the feature “Building Resilient Communities,” you'll learn how NYIT students and faculty and staff members from all of our schools and colleges are collaborating with Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement to bring innovative, STEM-based programming (from DIY slime to hydroponic gardening) to the Bradhurst neighborhood of Manhattan.
Then, prepare to rethink how you login to...everything. In “The Password is Dead. Long Live the Password,” hear from NYIT faculty members who are uncovering the flaws of using passwords and finding new ways to authenticate users (think your location or even your unique swiping style). They even offer tips for how you can keep your personal info safe.
Also in this issue:
- Cross Country Makes Great Strides: The 2017 season introduced new stars and renewed community interest in track and field.
- Alumni notes and spotlights: Meet Atul Kukar (D.O. ’00), Maureen Aladin (M.S. ’02), Bryan Silverman (M.S. ’89), and Maria Sastre (B.S. ’81, M.B.A. ’83).
- Plus: The latest news and highlights from around campus.
Are you a graduate? Submit an alumni note. The fall issue is already underway; notes are due April 9, 2018.
By Julie Godsoe
More Features
An Alumnus’ Commitment to the Environment
As an energy management graduate from New York Tech’s Vancouver campus, Jasdeep Gulati (M.S. ’22) is highly invested in educating people about environmental and climate sustainability.
Vancouver Faculty Win University-Sponsored Research Awards in New Program
The new Global Impact Research Grant (GIRG) program has been developed to keep Vancouver-based faculty connected to faculty and research projects being conducted on the university’s New York campuses.
Studying Climate Change One Degree at a Time
Junhua Qu (M.S. ’24) began her collegiate journey in Beijing. But, her interest in climate change took her to New York Tech’s Vancouver campus to study energy management.