New York Institute of Technology

Three undergraduate New York Institute of Technology students helped to author a microbiology research paper that analyzes the genetic makeup (genome) of bacteriophages, or viruses that attack bacteria naturally. This natural ability makes bacteriophages an attractive alternative to antibiotics, especially amidst growing worldwide concerns about antibiotic-resistant "superbugs." The students collaborated with New York Tech Teaching Assistant Professor Joseph Holloway, Ph.D., and Assistant Professors of Biological and Chemical Sciences Leonidas Salichos, Ph.D., and Bryan Gibb, Ph.D. The team's paper, "Complete Genome Sequences of Arthrobacter Phages Eraser, Kaylissa, and Phives," was published April 7 in Microbiology Resource Announcements, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology. The findings were the result of an ongoing investigation that began in the fall of 2019. At that time, a group of New York Tech freshmen isolated bacteriophages from the soil as part of the Science Education Alliance Phage Hunters Program (SEA-PHAGES), a course-based undergraduate research program in which students conduct wet lab and bioinformatics research to find and investigate new bacteriophages. In the course's second semester (spring 2020), students investigated the genome of a phage isolated in fall 2019. The investigations ran remotely for three sequential semesters (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), with each student helping to characterize a different phage that had been previously isolated, for a total of three phages.

Congratulations to the following students, who have been elected to the Student Government Association (SGA) for 2022-2023 (New York campuses): Zoya Haq - President, New York City Joshua Vereszki - Vice President, New York City Omneia Algende - Chief of Staff, New York City Chelsea Authement - Director of Marketing, New York City Ali Gedawi - Treasurer, New York City Saad Khan - President, Long Island Ahnaf Zaman - Executive Vice President, Long Island Yamini Patel - Secretary, Long Island Sumayyah Muhit - VP, Public Affairs, Long Island Daniel Lin - Treasurer, Long Island The SGA is the official voice of New York Tech's student body. The association advocates on behalf of academic, cultural, and special interests, and is charged with working with the faculty and administration to improve every facet of the student experience. In addition, the SGA oversees the budgeting process for all recognized student organizations and supports a variety of campus-wide events.

On March 19, New York Institute of Technology medical and undergraduate students participated in the annual Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition. The event gives graduate and undergraduate students from across the world the opportunity to collaborate on innovative, multidisciplinary solutions to a real-world global health problem, or "case." Held virtually, this year's teams were charged with developing strategies to address environmental health disparities faced by indigenous populations. They were given one week to create a 10-minute presentation that addressed these public health challenges. The New York Tech team featured medical students from both of its NYITCOM locations (Long Island, N.Y. and Jonesboro, Ark.), as well as undergraduate students from the university's College of Engineering and Computing Sciences and College of Arts and Sciences. The students tackled the challenges of the indigenous peoples of French Polynesia, focusing primarily on the preservation of local language and climate change by addressing freshwater scarcity. Competing alongside prestigious institutions like Yale and Penn State, the New York Tech team went toe-to-toe with 40 teams across 15 countries. Members of the 2022 team included: Izza Arqam, an undergraduate student in the Life Sciences, B.S. program Vincent Carbone, an undergraduate student in the Mechanical Engineering, B.S. program Kaylee Bressler, a medical student at NYITCOM-Long Island Erika Levy, a medical student at NYITCOM-Arkansas Yash Makkapati, a medical student at NYITCOM-Arkansas Gianna Petrillo, a medical student at NYITCOM-Long Island The team was advised by NYITCOM student Anvin Thomas.

Forty-eight medical students from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) were inducted into the medical school's chapter of Sigma Sigma Phi. Sigma Sigma Phi is the national osteopathic medicine honors fraternity for medical students training to become Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). NYITCOM invites only a select number of students that rank at the top of their class to apply for Sigma Sigma Phi membership. Members are selected based on outstanding academic excellence, leadership qualities, and dedication to service.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Research Grants. The grants of up to $1,500 were designed to support graduate students who are active Society members seeking funding for research in support of career development opportunities.

On February 17, New York Tech's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Class of 2024 gathered for a ceremony where 34 students received white coats. The awarding of a white coat is a symbolic gesture, welcoming students into the profession as they begin their clinical rotations.

New York Institute of Technology welcomes its newest undergrad and transfer students for the spring 2022 semester.

Future physicians from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine's (NYITCOM) Class of 2022 have matched into U.S. military residencies. After medical school, physicians must complete a residency training program and obtain a medical license to practice 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 in March, medical students who have committed to military service for their residency are matched a few months earlier. These future physicians will take the military oath of office at NYITCOM's hooding ceremonies this spring and begin their graduate medical education in conjunction with service to their country. Physicians enlisted in the military deliver healthcare services to military personnel and their families and work in a variety of settings, including hospital ships and international medical centers, among others. Much like civilian doctors, their daily responsibilities include treating patients, diagnosing illness, and prescribing medicine. Military physicians may also participate in international relief and humanitarian efforts, helping to care for the victims of natural disasters and other events requiring medical stability assistance.

A total of 1,330 New York Tech students were named to the Presidential Honor List and Dean's List for fall 2021. To qualify for the Dean's List, full-time students must earn a GPA of at least 3.5 and complete 12 or more credit hours without any incomplete grades. Part-time students must achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.6 or higher and complete six or more credits without any incomplete grades. To qualify for the Presidential Honor List, a student must achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.7 and complete at least 12 credit hours without any incomplete grades.

New York Institute of Technology awarded Edward Guiliano Global Fellowships to nine students to carry out travel-related projects during the spring 2022 semester.

As part of a new agreement, NASA has contracted with New York Institute of Technology, through the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences' Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC), to have ETIC student employees build unique technology prototypes based on existing NASA patents and create professional marketing materials that NASA can use to help commercialize the technology. Currently, seven New York Tech student employees are working to fulfill the terms of the contract with NASA, which runs through August 2022. Students pursuing computer science and engineering degrees were selected to build the prototypes based on NASA patents, and two digital arts students will develop instructional and marketing videos to help present the products to investors. The products include a robotic therapy vest for patients with neurological impairments and a high-tech device, known as a c-gauge, to measure cord tension in parachutes, sails, and weather balloons.

Seventy-two students completed New York Institute of Technology's rigorous Internship Certificate Program during the fall 2021 semester, earning valuable hands-on experience and developing skills in a wide range of work environments.

Twenty students from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) had research featured at this year's national Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED). The annual conference is the world's largest gathering of osteopathic physicians (D.O.s). This year's event was held virtually from October 22-24.

New York Institute of Technology is proud to recognize members of NYITCOM student organizations.

New York Institute of Technology is proud to recognize the students who serve as executive board members for the university's many clubs and student organizations.

In September 2021, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) announced the latest honorees for its Positive STRIDES recognition program. The program recognizes outstanding members of the NYITCOM community whose kindness has improved the lives of others.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2021 Love of Learning Award. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development for active Society members.

Christina Yialias and Carolyn Trivigno, two students in New York Institute of Technology's Exercise Science program, have launched the university's new Exercise Science Club. The club now offers exercise science students the opportunity to advance their understanding of the human body and the skills necessary to help others improve their health, fitness, and performance. In addition, the group will spread fitness knowledge that people can apply to their everyday lives and give New York Tech students from other fields of study an opportunity to foster an interest in exercise. Yialias and Trivigno serve as the club's president and vice president, respectively.

In August, hundreds of first-year New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) students received their first white coats and began medical school training as members of NYITCOM's Class of 2025. Learn more about the White Coat ceremonies for the medical school's two locations: NYITCOM-Long Island (Old Westbury, N.Y.) and NYITCOM-Arkansas (Jonesboro, Ark.).

New York Institute of Technology welcomes its newest students for the fall 2021 semester.

Thirty students completed New York Institute of Technology's rigorous Internship Certificate Program during summer 2021, earning valuable hands-on experience, developing resilience in a real-life work environment, and honing other skills related to their chosen professions.

Five medical students from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) conducted esports medicine research on the benefits of walking breaks. The new study, led by experts at the university's Center for eSports Medicine, was published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine and evaluates whether walking and rest breaks can benefit gamers' processing speed and executive function (planning and non-verbal problem-solving abilities). Competitive gamers spend hours in front of their screens, with some playing for as long as 12 straight hours. During this time, they can perform up to 500 actions per minute on their mouse or keyboard while also focusing at a level of attention that results in significant cognitive stress and physical limitations. While the effects of prolonged sitting have been well documented--even shown to disrupt cerebral blood flow and possibly oxygen flow to the brain--its impact on competitive gaming has not been widely evaluated. Given this, the researchers virtually assessed 21 competitive gamers from seven different countries (12 men and nine women). Gamers were recruited using social media and online platforms, such as Discord, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch, the largest streaming platform for gamers. Using first-person shooter games such as Overwatch, Valorant, and Fortnite, participants played for two-hour sessions over three separate days. Each day featuring a different intervention selected at random. Interventions included continuous gameplay for 120-135 minutes with no break, a six-minute walking break with 60-75 minutes of gameplay before and after, and a six-minute resting break with 60-75 minutes of gameplay before and after. For the walking break, participants were asked to find a place near their gaming station where they could walk for six minutes on a flat surface, back-and-forth while holding their smartphone to hear the investigators' cues. The same procedure was used for the rest intervention except, instead of walking, the participants laid on their backs for six minutes with their eyes open, to avoid any eye rest that was not given during the walking break. Following the three conditions (walking, resting, and continuous play), players were assessed for factors such as reaction time and executive function. The researchers found that walking produced significantly faster reaction and planning times vs. resting, while continuous play produced results that were slightly better than the resting condition. While there was no impact on game performance, meaning that the percentage of games won was not significantly different following any of these conditions, more than 70 percent of the study's participants felt that the walking break did improve their gaming abilities. "[The] walking break definitely has the best impact on gaming performance," said one study participant. "It helps you clear your mind while doing something physical. Even if you are walking slowly, it helps you calm down and forget the high pressure from the gaming environment. Your brain isn't going overboard anymore." The research was conducted virtually from July through December 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. This study follows a 2019 study published in the BMJ, in which Center for eSports Medicine researchers found that eye fatigue is the most common ailment among competitive gamers.

New York Tech congratulates the 480 students named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List.

More than 1,100 students received degrees from New York Institute of Technology as spring graduates of the Class of 2021.

New York Institute of Technology congratulates more than 1,100 students who were named to the Spring 2021 Presidential Honor List.

New York Institute of Technology's School of Management presented academic and achievement awards to more than 80 students who demonstrated outstanding performance during the 2020-2021 academic year.

Three New York Tech digital art and design students were recognized as winners of a CITYarts design contest.

New York Institute of Technology presented Student Leadership and Service Awards to students who demonstrated leadership, served the university, and enhanced fellow students' experience throughout the 2020-2021 academic year.

Over the summer, New York Institute of Technology's student orientation leaders virtually welcomed new students ahead of fall semester. Orientation leaders facilitate discussions with new students on campus resources, academic success, and life as a New York Tech student. While orientation is being held virtually, several in-person "welcome" events in which these leaders will participate will be held on campus closer to the start of the fall semester.

One hundred sixty students have been awarded the Theodore K. Steele Memorial Scholarship at New York Institute of Technology. The scholarship is awarded to first-year students with a high school average of 96 or higher.