New York Institute of Technology

New York Institute of Technology recognizes eight finalists who responded to a design challenge to create technology targeting one of the UN's seventeen Sustainable Development Goals. The students worked in teams and represent majors in NYIT College of Engineering & Computing Sciences as well as NYIT College of Arts & Sciences. The competition was organized by the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center.

New York Institute of Technology recognizes student engineers and student physicians who created assistive technology tools to aid people with disabilities. The students were finalists in a biomedical-design competition organized by NYIT's Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center. Read more.

New York Institute of Technology recognizes five interior design students whose team came first at the "Elements of Style" textile design challenge. The contest was sponsored by the American Society of Interior Designers and Kravet, distributor of fabrics, furniture, wall coverings, trimmings, carpets, and accessories; it was held at The New York Design Center.

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?).

NYIT recognizes fall semester's Consultants for the Public Good, who work individually and in teams to carry out projects for local non-profit and government organizations. Consultants are paired with community groups that need their skills with support from NYIT's Office of International and Experiential Education.

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.

NYIT congratulates leaders from the student branch of IEEE for volunteering to organize Taiwan's first VEX Robotics Tournament for high school students.

New York Institute of Technology recognizes the 77 students who participated in the 2018 Service Learning Conference. The conference, organized by NYIT School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Education and the Office of International and Experiential Education, invited participants to explore how to build a learning culture by collaborating with communities inside and outside NYIT.

The NYIT volleyball team spread holiday cheer for a good cause on Sunday, December 16. The student-athletes volunteered at Saint Martin of Tours Knights of Columbus in Amityville. The Knights annually host a holiday luncheon for developmentally disabled adults who live in nearby group homes. It marked the fourth consecutive year NYIT volleyball student-athletes volunteered at the event. Overall, 92 percent of NYIT student-athletes have participated in community service during this academic year, totaling nearly 2,300 hours. "Every year we visit Saint Martin of Tours Church and help run a Christmas party for adults with disabilities in group homes," East Coast Conference Player of the Year Tiffany Verni said. "We help give out food and presents from Santa and play a variety of games with those who attend. "Being able to give back to the community and spread a little joy to others during the holiday season is really special. I'm glad that helping out there has become an annual tradition for NYIT volleyball."

Two medical students ran this year's New York City Marathon and raised $100 for Parkinson's disease treatment for each of the 26.2 miles ran. Through crowdfunding, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) students Samantha Gottlieb and Lauren Granat not only met their goal of $2,620, they exceeded it with a total of 74 donations following the race.

NYIT recognizes 30 students selected for the Undergraduate Research and Entrepreneurship Program (UREP) in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences. UREP researchers pursue group projects under supervision by engineering and computer science faculty mentors. Each group receives a small grant to cover project-related costs. UREP projects can run for a single semester or longer.

NYIT life sciences students shined at this year's Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB). One group of NYIT students was awarded first place recognition for their research on bacteriophages, naturally occurring viruses that attack bacteria, which may offer a solution to address drug-resistant bacteria. The award-winning group included Linesha Davis, a 2018 life sciences graduate, along with current students Lovejit Kaur and Brianna Weiss, who were mentored by assistant professor of life sciences, Bryan Gibb, Ph.D. The group presented their work on the isolation and characterization of novel bacteriophages from kitchen sponges. This poster took first place in the Senior College category of Microbiology and Immunology. Bruna Fittipaldi and Helly Amin, mentored by adjunct professor Paramita Basu-Mukherjee, Ph.D., presented their research studying the sensitivity of Penicillin by Group B Streptococci. Each year the MACUB hosts a conference for local college students to provide a venue to present their research. This year, two groups of NYIT students were among the almost one-hundred fifty posters by students from 2-year community colleges, 4-year senior colleges, and graduate programs.

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.

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.

NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) students made an impressive showing at this year's Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED), the world's largest gathering of osteopathic physicians and educators.

New York Institute of Technology's Ninth Annual Cybersecurity Conference highlighted the talent of future cyber experts in a poster competition. Undergraduate Stephan Brown of Manhattan's Upper West Side bested students and recent graduates of several area universities to take first prize in the undergraduate category. Competitors shared their original research with a panel of judges, who chose five winners to receive monetary prizes provided by conference sponsor CompTIA.

Seven NYIT students joined DIY enthusiasts, scientists, designers, inventors, engineers, and tech fans across the tri-state area September 22 and 23 for the 9th Annual World Maker Faire at the New York Hall of Science in Queens, where they showcased their latest research in the fields of robotics and virtual reality.

Five NYIT Archictecture and Design students have been selected to showcase their artwork at the Design Communication Association (DCA) conference this fall.

Two medical students from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine's Long Island (Old Westbury) and NYITCOM at A-State (Jonesboro, AR) campuses have been named to Omega Beta Iota (OBI), the National Osteopathic Political Action Honor Society.

In a recent ceremony, NYITCOM students from the Long Island (Old Westbury) campus received their white coats, a rite of passage signifying their official start in medical school.

Four NYIT architecture students are presented with Friends of NYIT School of Architecture and Design scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year during an annual lecture event attended by students, alumni, and faculty. New York State Senator Elaine Phillips was the guest of honor at the event.

NYITCOM at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) medical students recently received their white coats, a rite of passage signifying the official start of medical school. The White Coat Ceremony was held on August 10th in the Fowler Center on the A-State campus.

NYIT student-athletes put up big numbers in the classroom during the spring semester. In all, 133 student-athletes achieved at least a 3.2 GPA last semester and will be honored at the Athletic Director's Honor Roll luncheon on Oct. 4 in Recreation Hall. Eleven student-athletes had perfect 4.0 GPAs during the spring semester: Elise Brune (women's soccer), Kaitlyn Byrnes (women's tennis), Lena Dimmer (women's tennis), Malu Gedeon (women's soccer), Jean Kehyayan (men's tennis), Kylie Lacerte (softball), Felicia Mulholland (women's soccer), Matej Selecky (men's tennis), Nick Tedesco (baseball), Astasia Williams-Bertles (women's soccer) and Ann-Katherin Zilles (women's tennis). BASEBALL (17): Matt Bartnik, Matt Boyko, Timmy Cassese, Matt DeAngelis, Brendan Dowd, Andrew Florides, Zach Kleinwaks, Ryan Kuskowski, Jake Lebel, Joseph Marvel, DJ Masuck, Ben McNeill, Joseph Murphy, Dominic Paolo, Nick Tedesco, Mike Sinnott, Zach White MEN'S BASKETBALL (8): Opong Bramble, Kieran Hamilton, Arvelle Jones III, Josh Primus, Belmin Purisic, Marcus Saint-Furcy, Laurynas Stonkus, Szu Yao Sun WOMEN'S BASKETBALL (12): Corinn Baggs, Kayla Bomani, Becky Erosa, Shalie Frierson, Hanna Ghonim, Maia Hood, Alyse Jefferson, Kristen Kelly, Meg Knollmeyer, Madison Strippoli, Taylor Tripptree, Nina Vukosavljevic CHEERLEADING (4): Ashley Bonner, Samantha Frisina, Natalie Konopka, Isabel Tabet MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY (3): Bishoy Bishara, Laban Korir, Noah Simatei WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY (1): Melissa Pierre MEN'S LACROSSE (12): Tom Brennan, Nick Deluca, Chris Gomes, Brian Hoerter, Brian Jockers, Michael LoCastro, TJ Micheli, Matt Murphy, Dang Pham, Mike Sofia, Jason Sullivan, Andrew Zito WOMEN'S LACROSSE (10): Ashley Chieca, Angelina Cuevas, Shannon Donovan, Madisyn Hausch, Mikayla Klemm, Erin Lankowicz, Rosemary Mahoney, Ashley Miller, Samantha Rivera, Lexi Ruiz MEN'S SOCCER (12): Alberto Alonso, Dez Banaji, Ion Barbarin Garcia, John Camponeschi, Carlos Coto, Kendric Duve, Brian Ellsayed, Louis LaFemina, Alejandro Quiroga, Adam Raso, Victor Sanchez Vallejo, Martin Sundell WOMEN'S SOCCER (14): Nikki Bermudez, Elise Brune, Taylor Casey, Malu Gedeon, Ashley Johnson, Erin Lankowicz, Felicia Mulholland, Kristin Muir, Caroline Piazza, Natalia Reynisdottir, Jessie Sabal, Dina Simonian, Yiota Tsourapis, Astasia Williams-Bertles SOFTBALL (14): Kierstin Bloom, Jessica Daniel, Sofia Evangelista, Tori Fox, Sydney Kratzert, Kylie Lacerte, Sophia Medina, Samantha Melendez, Christine Olivas, Lizul Portugal, Christine Rizzacasa, Ruth Rodriguez, Brooke Scherer, Mary Tom MEN'S TENNIS (8): Francisco Caldas, Maxton Cook, Sergio Fernandez, Kevin Huynh, Rares Ispas, Jean Kehyayan, Alexandre Martinez, Matej Selecky WOMEN'S TENNIS (7): Ivana Andric, Kaitlyn Byrnes, Lena Dimmer, Antonella Lopez Alcerro, Karolina Pondusova, Alessia Rossetti, Ann-Kathrin Zilles VOLLEYBALL (12): Ashley Chieca, Samantha Degaray, Allison Fowler, Haley Gilmour, Kylee Kanealey, Megan Mannle, Portia McIntosh, Karolina Moderova, Chessie Santeramo, Tina Stefanovic, Paige Trakas, Tiffany Verni

Graduate students from NYIT's School of Architecture and Design present climate-focused development plans for Sunnyside Yard.

NYIT graduate student Joseph Sassoon of Great Neck was among the students causing a flutter of activity at NYIT's Harry J. Schure Hall this past summer.

Matthew Kolkhorst is about to launch his NYIT men's tennis career, but before he hits the court at NYIT, he made another impressive debut: as a ball person at the U.S. Open.

Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences Aleksandr Vasilyev, M.D., Ph.D., and NYITCOM students Ivan Bandovic and Dylan Carmichael have developed Nephro360, a new teaching tool that uses virtual reality and gaming technologies to help students study the kidney.

NYITCOM at A-State is proud to announce that second-year medical students Margaret Kell of Paragould, AR and Anand Baghat of Boynton Beach, FL have been named the first recipients of NYITCOM at A-State's first endowed scholarship.

NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine congratulates Academic Scholar James Docherty for being elected Chair of the American Medical Association (AMA) Committee on Medical Education, one of the 2018-2019 AMA Medical Student Section (MSS) Standing Committees.

867 NYIT students were named to the Spring 2018 Presidential Honor List.