At New York Institute of Technology, our “maker/doer” culture fosters invention, innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship as necessary elements of a modern college education. At our campuses, award-winning scientists, engineers, technology professionals, and other dedicated faculty members help students reach their potential.
(see more)At New York Institute of Technology, our “maker/doer” culture fosters invention, innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship as necessary elements of a modern college education. At our campuses, award-winning scientists, engineers, technology professionals, and other dedicated faculty members help students reach their potential.
Student Entrepreneurs Pitch Their Startup Companies
Thirteen student entrepreneurs pitched their startup companies at the third NESTS FlyOff on December 12. The FlyOff is the final assessment for students enrolled in the class, NESTS: Necessary Eleven Steps to Tech Startup. Introduced in fall 2024, the experiential learning course combines lectures, case studies, guest speakers, mentorship, and project-based education so young entrepreneurs may learn to navigate the complexities of launching and managing a startup. At the end of the semester, students must present their startups to a panel of judges from across Long Island's tech industry.
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2025 Dec 17
Spring Students Earn Internship Certificates
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.
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2020 Jun 10
Student Creates App to Solve Food Waste Problem
Environmental Technology student Alex Atrachji created UtiliWaste Connect to help consumers divert food waste for renewable energy generation.
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2020 Jun 8
92 Fall Interns Gain Practical Experience, Job Skills
Ninety-two students completed NYIT's rigorous Internship Certificate Program during fall 2019, earning valuable hands-on experience and developing skills in a wide range of work environments.
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2018 Dec 21
IEEE Club Organizes Robotics Event in Taiwan
NYIT congratulates leaders from the student branch of IEEE for volunteering to organize Taiwan's first VEX Robotics Tournament for high school students.
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2018 Dec 17