New York Institute of Technology

On April 10, twenty-three students from New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) College of Engineering and Computing Sciences participated in a New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) competition. In competition with other institutions, the NYIT students developed inventions to help those with disabilities succeed in the workplace.

Three New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) students from the Department of Life Sciences earned first place awards for their research at the 2019 NYC SEA-PHAGES Regional Symposium. The annual symposium brings together New York City area colleges and universities that participate in the Science Education Alliance Phage Hunters Program. The program, which is jointly administered by the University of Pittsburgh and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, allows college students to engage in research-based curricula. Program participants conduct wet lab and bioinformatics research to discover and investigate new bacteriophages, or soil-dwelling viruses that infect bacteria and may be the key to fighting antibiotic resistance. NYIT was recently invited to join this prestigious program.

On April 9, eight students from New York Institute of Technology's (NYIT) College of Engineering and Computing Sciences participated in the 2019 Long Island Business Plan Competition. The annual competition encourages students from Long Island colleges and universities to think like entrepreneurs and develop their own business.

Seventeen students from New York Institute of Technology's (NYIT) College of Engineering and Computing Sciences attended the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 1 Student Conference on March 8-9 at Binghamton University. The students competed against teams from prestigious universities in the northeastern United States, and also attended workshops and networking sessions.

Six NYIT students mentored 38 high school and middle school students as part of the E-Cycle Program, sponsored by the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) at New York Institute of Technology. Students from Walt Whitman High School and Academy Charter Middle School learned about the value of recycling and the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals. The E-Cycle Program focused on U.N. Sustainable Goal 6: to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

One thousand forty-six New York Institute of Technology students were named to the Fall 2018 Presidential Honor List.

Six hundred twenty New York Institute of Technology students were named to the Fall 2018 Dean's Honor List.

More than 20 New York Institute of Technology students helped the Girls Scouts of Nassau County learn about robotics, computer science, bioengineering, biochemistry and life sciences, 3-D printing, virtual reality, mechanical engineering, and more at the recent "Introduce a Girl to Engineering" event held on the NYIT-Long Island campus.

NYIT student-athletes scored big in the classroom during the Fall 2018 semester. In all, 139 student-athletes achieved at least a 3.2 GPA last semester. These students were honored at the Athletic Director's Honor Roll luncheon on March 5 inside Recreation Hall. Nine student-athletes had perfect 4.0 GPAs: Ivana Andric (women's tennis), Jessica Budrewicz (softball), Matthaeus Granger (men's soccer), Madisyn Hausch (women's lacrosse), Jean Kehyayan (men's tennis), Ane Rake (women's soccer), Bernd Schluter (men's soccer), Martin Sundell (men's soccer), and Ann-Kathrin Zilles (women's tennis).

NYIT congratules the nearly 400 students who received degrees during the Fall 2018 semester.

Eleven New York Institute of Technology students received Edward Guiliano Global Fellowships to pursue an academic or cultural project at least 200 miles from their home or home campus. Grants range from $500 to $5000 and are awarded twice yearly.

NYIT recognizes 11 architecture students who recently completed a tour of Italy to research redevelopment of decommissioned power stations. The tour of industrial sites across the country was the culmination of classwork initiated in New York.

On January 24, twenty-two medical students from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine's Class of 2020 were inducted into the Sigma Sigma Phi Omega Chapter. Sigma Sigma Phi is the national osteopathic medicine honors fraternity for medical students training to become Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). The medical students, along with their families, enjoyed a ceremony and a luncheon in their honor, which were held at the NYIT de Seversky Mansion.

NYIT student-athletes braved the Atlantic Ocean on Super Bowl Sunday for a good cause. With their teammates on hand for support, nearly 50 student-athletes took the plunge in Long Beach, N.Y. In total, they donated more than $1,500 while participating in the annual event, which benefits Make-A-Wish.

More than a dozen NYIT students shared their short films or volunteered at the 4th Lunar New Year Chinese Folk Art and Culture Festival, in Queens.

New York Institute of Technology recognizes 38 students who recently traveled abroad for academic purposes.

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 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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.