Research
Research is how New York Tech makes the world a better place. Our faculty and students work together on interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial approaches to tackle the world's biggest challenges in STEM areas, including technology, medicine, design, management, healthcare, and much more. From undergraduate research opportunities in engineering, architecture, life sciences, to advanced research conducted by our medical students, researchers at New York Tech fight the war on cybercrime, improve therapies for patients battling Parkinson's, Ehlers Danlos, heart, and kidney diseases, and develop designs and solutions for a safer, more sustainable future.
Features and Videos
Investigating Mental Health Stigma in College Students
For Mental Health Awareness Month 2024, New York Tech News highlights research by Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling Nayoung Kim, Ph.D., which sheds light on the relationship between race and mental health stigma.
21st Annual SOURCE Showcases Student Research
New York Tech’s annual celebration of student research and scholarly work, SOURCE, convened for its 21st year on April 26 in New York City.
Study: 400-Year-Old Painting Offers Insights for Today’s Marketers
An eye movement study led by the College of Arts and Sciences’ Robert G. Alexander, Ph.D., suggests that techniques used in a Baroque-era painting could help today’s marketers catch the attention of modern consumers.
Celebrating Research and Scholarship
Faculty and staff gathered at NYIT de Seversky Mansion to celebrate one another’s academic research and achievements at the annual Faculty Scholars recognition event.
Renovated Engineering Labs Unveiled on New York City Campus
The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences held its grand opening of newly renovated laboratory spaces, poised to provide students with a state-of-the-art research experience.
Preventing Blood Clots in Gamers
A new study from the Center for Esports Medicine analyzes whether compression sleeves worn below the knee or short walking breaks can enhance blood flow and reduce blood clot risk in gamers.
Research Aims To Improve Understanding of RSV Vaccines
A timely study by an NYITCOM student and professor could help combat misinformation and hesitancy surrounding the first FDA-approved RSV vaccines.
Study ‘Zooms’ in on Video Call Engagement
A study by psychology expert Melissa Huey, Ph.D., reveals which Zoom features improve focus—and which ones may not.
News Spotlight
New Lab Fosters Interdisciplinary Research in Engineering and Biology
In 2020, New York Institute of Technology opened the Biomedical Sciences and Bioengineering Laboratory, allowing faculty to train students and pursue interdisciplinary research.Read the story
Events
Research Centers
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Center for Cancer Research
Multidisciplinary approaches are used to study the mechanisms of cancer initiation and progression, develop innovative technologies for earlier cancer detection and diagnosis, and discover novel cancer therapy
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Center for Facility and Infrastructure Systems
Conducts research that identifies improvements to buildings and other structures, demonstrating effective programs for implementing upgrades
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Center for Water Resources Management
Develops and advances innovative practices, solutions, legal strategies, and management of a range of water resource settings
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Entrepreneurship & Technology Innovation Center
Focuses on IT and cybersecurity; bioengineering and medical devices; and energy and green technologies
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Global Health
Explores risk factors, causes of disease, and determinants of healthcare/delivery systems
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NYITCOM
Specialties include anatomy, biomedical, family medicine, OMM, and clinical specialties
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Sports Medicine
Specialties include OMM, physical and occupational therapies, training, nutrition, and concussion and injury prevention and treatment