When COVID-19 ravaged supplies of personal protective equipment and ventilators in the spring, medical students from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) assisted in critical efforts to provide hospitals with the necessary gear. As impending shortages loomed, the medical students supported faculty and partners of NYITCOM's Center for Biomedical Innovation in bridging the gap between supply and demand. Adhering to National Institutes of Health (NIH) standards, the team used 3-D printers to produce ventilator Y-splitters, as well as other prototypes and equipment.

Twenty students completed New York Institute of Technology's rigorous Internship Certificate Program during summer 2020, earning valuable hands-on experience and developing skills in a wide range of work environments.

As seen in The Box, two NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences students have been awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Scholarship (CySP). Zachary Singleton, a graduate student studying cybersecurity, and Michael Valenzuela, an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science-network security, will each receive the full cost of tuition, books, and required fees. In exchange for a full scholarship, the students will perform a service obligation with the DoD as civilian employees. The DoD gives the scholarship as a grant to designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) schools. Only students at designated CAE-CDE schools are permitted to apply for the scholarship. The scholarship program is designed to encourage the recruitment of the nation's top cyber talent and the retention of DoD personnel who have skills necessary to meet DoD's cyber requirements and help secure our nation against threats of information systems and networks.

In August, four New York Institute of Technology students assisted university instructors in virtually teaching twenty-one rising sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students during the weeklong Middle School Summer Maker Academy. Lessons and workshops informed middle schoolers about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) topics and careers, as well as United Nations Sustainability Development Goals. The program included five days of lessons and concluded with a showcase of the students' final challenge, building a Clean Cargo Allocation Ready Truck. The project was required to meet the main objectives set forth by U.N. Sustainability Development Goal #3, to "ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, at all ages." The event was hosted by NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences and NYIT College of Arts and Sciences, and was made possible through a Voya Foundation grant.

Three students from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) are helping to research how Parkinson's disease impacts women in their 30s and 40s. Historically, there have been many studies conducted about Parkinson's disease, a progressive nervous system disorder that affects not only movement, but a host of non-motor symptoms such memory, sleep, and digestion. However, because the disease is more common among men and people over the age of 60, there are still many unknowns regarding how Parkinson's affects women, especially those in their 30s and 40s. Medical students Laura Ketigian, Kaylie McGivney, and Nicholas Piniella are assisting faculty researchers from NYITCOM and the NYIT School of Health Professions Doctor of Physical Therapy program to gather baseline data from Parkinson's disease patients, with the ultimate goal of stimulating future studies on this population. Data was collected at a recent virtual symposium held by New York Institute of Technology's Adele Smithers Parkinson's Disease Center. Read more about the symposium.

New York Institute of Technology welcomes its newest students for the fall 2020 semester.

New York Institute of Technology student-athletes scored big in the classroom in fall 2019. In all, 127 student-athletes achieved at least a 3.2 GPA last semester.

More than 500 students received degrees from New York Institute of Technology as fall graduates of the Class of 2019.

Sixty-six students completed New York Institute of Technology's rigorous Internship Certificate Program during spring 2020, earning valuable hands-on experience, developing resilience in a real-life work environment, and honing other skills related to their chosen professions.

New York Institute of Technology congratulates the 545 students named to the Fall 2019 Dean's List.

More than 350 New York Institute of Technology students completed community-based service-learning projects in support of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) during the Fall 2019 semester. In service-learning, the theory or concept of a course is paired with a social issue in the community. Students learn key concepts and then apply the lessons to solve a problem for the public good. The critical thinking gained from performing these community-based projects can also build valuable soft skills that employers are looking for, including confidence and interpersonal skills. A total of 353 students completed more than 170 hours of service-learning on projects that had a $4,361 economic impact. Students overcame challenges in a variety of STEAM-based projects that took them into New York City public schools, where one group taught music theory and another team analyzed children's body language. Students also completed STEAM-based projects that tackled challenges such as Long Island's food waste and transit sustainability.

During a recent elementary school visit to the New York Institute of Technology Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC), seven New York Tech students helped children to become computer scientists and engineers for a day. The NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences students joined Michael Nizich, Ph.D., ETIC director, in leading fifth-graders from Idle Hour Elementary School (Oakdale, N.Y.) in hands-on STEM activities that introduced them to emerging technologies and strategic problem-solving. The college students helped children draw up ideas to meet United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and then assisted the fifth-graders in prototyping their concepts using pipe cleaners, Legos, and erector sets. New York Tech students also demonstrated and helped the children to experiment with technology such as robotics, mixed reality, computer-aided design (CAD), 3D printing, video game design, and computer simulations. The children also learned about potential careers in engineering fields, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Cybersecurity.

On December 12, students from New York Institute of Technology's College of Engineering and Computing Sciences presented projects at the 2019 Undergraduate Research and Entrepreneurship Program (UREP). Held at the university's New York City campus, UREP provides NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences undergraduate students with opportunities to work on group research or entrepreneurship projects under the guidance of faculty mentors. Each UREP team is awarded $500 throughout the duration of their study at New York Tech to cover the cost of supplies and materials to engage in research activities. This year's projects included Microwave Imaging for Non-Metallic Media, Cancer Detection Using an Array of Split Ring Resonators, Hydrogen-Powered Cars, and many others.

On October 23, students in New York Institute of Technology's nursing program received their white coats. The Nursing White Coat Ceremony signifies the transition from classroom learning to clinical learning, and represents a formal welcome into the nursing profession. It is held each fall semester of the students' junior year, before beginning their first clinical experience in health facilities.

On May 20, a team of second-year physician assistant studies students took first place in the Yes, I Scan: Ultrasound Student Workshop and Competition. At the competition, held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Team Sonic Boom competed for the top honor against 36 other teams from physician assistant (PA) programs across the country. Team members demonstrated their ultrasound skills in a variety of clinical circumstances. One instance included the use of portable ultrasonography at a patient's bedside to quickly and correctly diagnose shock from a pulmonary embolism, which was caused by deep vein thrombosis of the leg. The students then also ordered the appropriate labs and treatment protocol.

On May 15, New York Institute of Technology students presented their work at the Film and Animation Festival, an annual event held by the institution's Communication Arts and Digital Art and Design departments. The showcase took place at the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway and included a diverse mix of student artwork ranging from short films, 2D animation, 3D animation, motion graphics, commercials, and more.

Fifty-eight students were inducted into two business honor societies at NYIT School of Management's end-of-year awards ceremony.

Five students have been named to the executive board of New York Institute of Technology's Student Government Association (SGA) for the Long Island campus for the 2019-2020 academic year.

New York Institute of Technology recognizes members of public relations firm the Carleton Group, a student-run group who served local nonprofit organizations during fall semester by designing logos, slogans, videos, and even stickers. Clients included the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, General Needs, the Congregational Church of Manhasset, and novelist John J. Dunn (Who Shot the School Board?).

Twenty-eight students from NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences attended the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Conference in Minneapolis, Minn., October 17 - 20. SWE is one of the largest conferences for women engineers but is open to anyone interested in attending.

NYIT recognizes 11 architecture students who recently completed a tour of Italy to research redevelopment of decommissioned power stations. The tour of industrial sites across the country was the culmination of classwork initiated in New York.

Welcome to eSports, a skyrocketing industry and a new frontier on the collegiate athletics scene, where NYIT is poised to become a major player. eSports viewership is expected to reach 380 million this year, (according to market intelligence firm Newzoo), and by 2020, this segment of the video game industry is expected to generate $1.4 billion in advertising, sponsorships, tickets, merchandising, and media rights. "The world of eSports is such a phenomenon," says Dan Velez, NYIT director of athletics and recreation. "It's become more legitimized now that major TV networks like ABC and ESPN are televising matches." Higher education has also taken notice: More than 80 collegiate eSports teams have launched in the United States, according to the National Association of Collegiate Esports. In January 2017, the CyBears, NYIT's first-ever eSports team, officially launched with eight players; this fall, the CyBears are competing in the East Coast Conference's (ECC) inaugural eSports season. The Fall 2018 roster includes 30 students from NYIT's Long Island and New York City campuses who play the top eSports competitive games including Overwatch, League Of Legends, and Rainbow 6 Siege, among others. "I do consider eSports a sport because there is a lot of mental energy required," says Velez. "You have to learn to adapt to situations and possess a specialized skill set. The eye-hand coordination of an eSports athlete is through the roof." The overall commitment to their game makes eSports athletes similar to their traditional counterparts where focus, discipline, time management, and dedication are paramount. To welcome the CyBears to their ECC eSports debut, NYIT is building a new facility for them to practice and compete on the Long Island campus. NYIT has also launched a Center for eSports Medicine to understand the injuries and physical fitness of cyber-athletes and has introduced a customized bachelor's degree program tailored for students interested in emerging video game careers.