Read the full story in The Box blog. Dozens of New York Institute of Technology students, including medical students at NYITCOM, as well as several undergraduates, contributed chapters on animal locomotion (walking) to the Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behavior. The project, managed by NYITCOM's Michael Granatosky, Ph.D., assistant professor of anatomy, offered students a golden opportunity to conduct academic research during a time when the pandemic otherwise limited students' opportunities to gain valuable research experience. It also complemented their traditional coursework. Since animals and humans share many of the same bones, organs, and tissues, studying animal locomotion allowed medical students to gain additional context and nuance for their human anatomy lessons. For instance, pigs and cows commonly serve as predictive models for osteoarthritis in humans. Studying animal locomotion can also be helpful for future mechanical engineers and scientists. Many of today's robots are built as a form of "biomimicry," meaning that machines imitate elements found in nature, including animal movement. For example, NASA's "space custodian" is a robot designed to collect debris orbiting the earth. Inspired by the gecko, whose feet have tiny hairs for suction, the robot clears space debris using a suction method to prevent potential collisions with other spacecraft. In February 2021, all 27 chapters were published. Each chapter shares insight on the locomotive patterns of animals, ranging from bats, falcons, and horses, to lemurs, salamanders, and many other quadrupeds (four-limbed creatures). A few of the themes covered include the stride patterns of dogs depending on domestication, the precision and speed of sharks, and the various forms of flight that hawks can perform.

More than 560 students received degrees from New York Institute of Technology as fall graduates of the Class of 2020.

More than 300 students received degrees from New York Institute of Technology as summer graduates of the Class of 2020.

New York Tech congratulates the 463 students named to the Fall 2020 Dean's List.

New York Institute of Technology congratulates more than 1,300 students who were named to the Fall 2020 Presidential Honor List.

Seven future physicians from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine's (NYITCOM) Class of 2021 have matched into U.S. military residencies. Upon graduating from medical school, physicians must complete a residency training program and obtain a medical license to practice medicine in the United States and become board certified in a specialty. Medical residencies last three to five years for primary care physicians, with other specialties requiring additional years. While the "civilian" match will take place on March 19, 2021, medical students who have committed to military service for their residency are matched early in the year. "Military physicians play a critical role in defending our freedom, providing timely and skilled care to those making the ultimate sacrifice for our country," said Nicole Wadsworth, D.O., dean of NYITCOM. "We salute our student doctors who have voluntarily taken the charge to support and care for the service members that protect us all." Military physicians deliver health care services to military personnel and their families and work in a variety of settings, including hospital ships and international medical centers, among others. Physicians enlisted in the military may also participate in international relief and humanitarian efforts, helping to care for the victims of natural disasters and other events requiring medical stability operations. "I am incredibly proud of these outstanding student doctors, and I congratulate them on their remarkable achievements," said Shane Speights, D.O., site dean, NYITCOM-Arkansas. "We, as an institution, have tremendous respect for the work and sacrifice made by those who serve our country, and we are honored that these students have chosen this path of service as they continue their medical education." U.S. Army matches include: Steven Camacho (NYITCOM-Long Island), who will complete a family medicine residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kimberly Fletcher (NYITCOM-Arkansas), who will complete a psychiatry residency at Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas. Zai Ganesh (NYITCOM-Long Island), who will complete an internal medicine residency at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. Jessica Gregory (NYITCOM-Long Island), who will complete a psychiatry residency at Walter Reid National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. Danny McIntyre (NYITCOM-Arkansas), who will complete a transitional year residency program at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Ga. U.S. Air Force matches include: Benjamin Tartter (NYITCOM-Long Island), who will complete an emergency medicine residency at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. U.S. Navy matches include: Craig Mills (NYITCOM-Long Island), who will complete a transitional year/flight surgery residency in Portsmouth, Va. "My time in the Navy was one of the greatest and most rewarding experiences of my life, and I'm thrilled for our students who are certain to gain similar invaluable lessons as they begin their graduate medical education and enter active duty in the military," said Amanda Deel, D.O., associate dean of academic affairs at NYITCOM-Arkansas. Deel spent five years in the U.S. Navy following her completion of medical school and provided expert guidance to NYITCOM-Arkansas Student Doctors Kimberly Fletcher and Danny McIntyre throughout the match process. After graduation from NYITCOM, the future physicians will begin their Graduate Medical Education (GME) in conjunction with service to their country. They will take the military oath of office at NYITCOM's 2021 hooding ceremonies this spring.

Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, four undergraduate students at New York Institute of Technology collaborated to build a functioning robotic arm. Working under the guidance of Aydin Farajidavar, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of electrical and computer engineering, the collaboration was part of a senior design project for completion of the B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering. When COVID-19 forced New York Tech's campuses into remote learning, the group pivoted quickly, understanding that flexibility with resources and location were necessary to complete their project. The team overcame pandemic challenges by working in shifts of two people at a time and between two places: a student's home and the senior design lab in Harry Schure Hall at New York Tech's Long Island campus. Group members wore masks when they were together, and all other communication was done remotely. Read the full story and see a video of the arm in action on New York Tech's The Box blog: https://www.nyit.edu/box/features/students_arm_themselves_with_innovation

More than 60 college students completed New York Institute of Technology's rigorous Internship Certificate Program during fall 2020, earning valuable hands-on experience and developing skills in a wide range of work environments.

New York Tech students presented scientific research at the Dec. 11 Math and Physics Student Research Symposium. The virtual event provided an opportunity to sharpen their scientific communication skills, with students translating complex theories into easily understood discussions. The event was organized by physics and mathematics faculty members, who emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between how the public views science and the way that scientists communicate their studies. The ability to effectively communicate scientific findings allows researchers to distill complex findings and share this important work with a wide audience. This, in turn, can improve public understanding of critical topics such as climate change, medicine, engineering, and many other areas. Student presentations included: "Using String Theory to Understand Subatomic Particles," by Trinh La and Patrick Mazza. "The Contact Binary Fraction," by Jax Apollon. "Development of a 3D-Printed Microscope with a Movable Specimen Holder," by Carlos Zuna Largo. "On Mathematical Modeling of Erosion and Sedimentation," by Hamad El Kahza. "How to Efficiently Simulate Granular Materials: From Cell Membranes to Sand," by Samantha Rivera. "Modeling and Controlling the Movement of a 3D Printed Robot," by Avery Gilson. "The Flow and Fouling in a Pleated Membrane Filter," by Dave Persaud. "The effects of Varying Membrane Density in a Pleated Filter," by Mikhail Smirnov. Read more on the Box: https://www.nyit.edu/box/features/symposium_turns_students_into_scientific_communicators

More than 1,300 students received degrees from New York Institute of Technology as spring graduates of the Class of 2020.

To help address a potentially worsening mental health crisis in this country due to the pandemic, New York Tech College of Arts and Sciences students used their marketing skills to actively support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

New York Tech congratulates more than 600 students named to the Spring 2020 Dean's List.

New York Institute of Technology congratulates more than 1,500 students who were named to the Spring 2020 Presidential Honor List.

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.

Over the summer, New York Institute of Technology's student orientation leaders virtually welcomed new students ahead of the fall semester. Orientation leaders facilitate discussions with new students on campus resources, academic success, and life as a New York Tech student. In past years, orientation events have taken place at New York Tech's Long Island and New York City campuses. This year's event was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Each spring, the Office of Student Life presents awards to outstanding members of the graduating class. This year's award winners are part of a "tradition of recognizing our student leaders," according to Tiffani L. Blake, M.S., Ed.M., New York Tech's interim assistant provost for student engagement and development. Eleven students were honored with Student Life awards for their contributions to the university.

On May 21, 2020, the 44 nursing students from New York Institute of Technology's Class of 2020 were welcomed into the profession with a pinning ceremony. Nursing school pinning ceremonies are a rite of passage to mark the completion of students' training and to celebrate the start of their professional careers. This year's ceremony was conducted remotely due to the current crisis.

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.

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.

Environmental Technology student Alex Atrachji created UtiliWaste Connect to help consumers divert food waste for renewable energy generation.

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

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.

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

New York Institute of Technology congratulates more than 1,000 students who were named to the Fall 2019 Presidential Honor 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.