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.
Service-Learning Connects Students with New York Communities
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.
Student Excellence -
2020 Jan 13