Media Coverage
Jarkon Featured in MultiBriefs Report on Mental Health
Jun 07, 2019
Liat Jarkon, D.O., M.P.H., assistant professor of Family Medicine, is quoted in an article in MultiBriefs about a report’s findings that millennials are more likely to be depressed and more likely to consider suicide than other generations in the workforce.
"I have observed a disturbing and serious trend in millennials, who appear to be lacking the proper coping mechanisms with which to navigate their lives," Jarkon says. She believes some of this is a result of helicopter parenting and the expectation that most, if not all, conflicts should be resolved immediately.
In addition to depression, Jarkon says the rates of bipolar disease, ADHD, and anxiety disorders are also increasing in this age group. "And many millennials are embarrassed to seek help or even to tell their parents, due to the stigma associated with mental illness."
Cybersecurity Student Featured in Cybercrime Magazine
Jun 06, 2019
Seth Levine of Great Neck, N.Y. (M.S. ’19), interviewed while working on his master’s degree, is profiled in Cybercrime Magazine. “I’ve always liked solving problems,” Levine says in the article. “I’ve always liked figuring out what the real problem is, getting all the background resources, figuring out a plan, and going through it.”
With a background in “neural networks of the brain,” along with work experience at two startups, Levine wanted to acquire technical skills to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions. Building “a machine learning pipeline” for a behavioral biometrics project at NYIT, he has spent his graduate years exploring “artificial neural networks and using deep learning to figure out different ways of how we interact with things and recognize certain behaviors.”
Greenberg Featured in Men’s Journal
Jun 04, 2019
Comments from Eric Greenberg, DPT, assistant professor of physical therapy, have been featured in the Men’s Journal article, “The Best Shoes for Running a Marathon.” In the story, Greenberg comments on the benefits of lightweight shoes, stating:
“Lightweight shoes can help with increasing running economy and performance. Especially for marathoners, the benefits of even a few ounces less of a shoe will accumulate across the many steps over that 26.2-mile distance.”
NYITCOM Director of Admissions Recruitment Quoted in U.S. News & World Report
Jun 04, 2019
Gina Moses, director of admissions recruitment at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine was quoted in U.S. News & World Report on how prospective medical students can evaluate a school’s licensing exam scores. Moses notes that medical school hopefuls should look up both the average licensing exam scores and the pass rates at the medical schools on their short list in order to decide where to apply. Still, she cautions that the more important figures are the pass rates, which are a better indicator of student success. In addition, she reminds prospective students that it’s important to consider these figures alongside other important criteria for picking a medical school, such as student support services, cost and accreditation.
“The numbers must be viewed as part of the whole description of the medical school,” she says. “The ideal environment will be different for each applicant so an applicant will need to investigate all information about the school so as to best evaluate his or her options and narrow his or her application choices.”
Center for eSports Medicine Recognized in Washington Post Story
May 30, 2019
The Washington Post mentioned the NYIT Center for eSports Medicine in its article “Carpal Tunnel, Back Pain, and Social Anxiety: Inside the Injury-Plagued World of Professional Gaming.” The story notes that gaming intensity peaks around competitions, a time when players are more prone to overuse injuries. New York Institute of Technology is positioned as one of the innovative organizations answering the call for eSports related health care by offering gamers nutritional guidance, body composition testing, and customized chair-sizing, among many other services.
Nizich Writes on Defense Technology in CIO Review
May 25, 2019
In a special edition of CIO Review focusing on the defense industry, Michael Nizich, Ph.D., director of the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center and an adjunct assistant professor of computer science, contributed an article about defense tech trends.
While referencing technology including autonomous military vehicles, intelligent drones, and missile defense systems, Nizich writes it is more important to discuss several underlying technologies that are components of these and other systems. “The technologies I am referring to are both Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) and Blockchain technology known primarily from its emergence as the supporting infrastructure of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency.”
Haar Warns Consumers Not to Overconsume Coconut Oil in Taste of Home
May 21, 2019
Comments on coconut oil from NYIT School of Health Professions' Mindy Haar, Ph.D., have been circulated by cooking magazine Taste of Home. In the story “19 ‘Healthy’ Food Rules Nutrition Experts Ignore All the Time,” which originally appeared in Reader’s Digest, Haar notes that while the oil is promoted as a superfood, it still contains high levels of saturated fat, and consumers should be mindful before adding to their meals.
“At the end of the day, coconut oil is still a saturated fat—not to mention highly caloric!” she says. “I think olive oil, a monounsaturated fat, is a much better choice.”
Newsday Recaps 58th Annual Commencement
May 19, 2019
Newsday (subscription required) covered New York Institute of Technology’s 58th annual commencement with a recap highlighting the day’s events and the bright future of the Class of 2019.
Quotes included words of advice from NYIT President Henry “Hank” C. Foley, Ph.D. and honorary degree recipient Kevin D. Silva, executive vice president and chief human resources officer for Voya Financial, Inc., and chairman of NYIT's board of trustees. Student coverage included interviews with four graduates and moving words from the student orator, Gabrielle Redding, a Bachelor of Architecture degree candidate who will attend the Harvard Graduate School of Design in September.
"One of the biggest things NYIT taught me is that sometimes in life, it is OK to get humble and ask for help. It's in those moments when we have the greatest chance to grow," said Redding.
Anid Featured in LIBN’s 2019 Who’s Who in Education
May 17, 2019
Nada Marie Anid, Ph.D., vice president for Strategic Communications and External Affairs, has been featured in the Long Island Business News (LIBN) special section “Who’s Who in Education.” Published annually, the special section highlights leaders who are impacting higher education on Long Island. Anid’s profile emphasizes New York Institute of Technology’s role in promoting opportunities for women and minorities, while also showcasing her many successes including her instrumental role in founding the Women’s Corporate Council.
Zwibel Shares Hydration Advice in Huffington Post
May 15, 2019
Hallie Zwibel, D.O., director, NYIT Center for Sports Medicine, provided hydration advice for a Huffington Post article on the dangers of alcohol in summer heat. Zwibel urges readers to be conscious of their alcohol intake during summer months, as alcohol is a diuretic and strips the body of fluid.
“Alcohol causes the kidneys to release more water through urine than we would normally,” says Zwibel. “So now you’re losing water through sweat [from the heat] and urine, which can make you dehydrated and unable to cool down.”
He also informed readers to be aware that they may not feel thirsty or dehydrated because they’re drinking, and recommended having a glass of water every 30 minutes to help continually replenish any lost fluids.