Media Coverage

Bernard Pens New York Times Letter to the Editor on Big Tech Job Prospects and 'Choosy' Graduates

Jan 22, 2020

As seen in a New York Times letter to the editor, the College of Arts and Sciences’ Cathy Bernard, Ph.D., responds to the January 12 story, “The Campus Techlash.” The original article states that while many Ivy League college graduates continue to seek employment with Silicon Valley tech companies, there is a growing sentiment among these students that the lucrative positions are not worth the ethical dilemmas now associated with “Big Tech.” In her letter, Bernard advocates on behalf of the average college student, writing:

“I’m glad that college students, worried about ‘selling out’ to Big Tech, are weighing ethical concerns over monetary ones as they consider job prospects. But the students you profile are from Stanford, Brown, Penn and Yale — a very privileged sector of, in your words, ‘job seekers who can afford to be choosy.’ Many college students, including the ones I teach, are talented and equally civic-minded, but they do not have the option to air their grievances or write protest emails, much less to question prospective employers about their ethical practices as they interview for jobs.”

 

Haar Interviewed on ISGP Podcast

Jan 20, 2020

Nutrition expert Mindy Haar, Ph.D., clinical associate professor and department chair of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, appeared in an episode of the “The Forum,” a biweekly podcast from the Institute on Science for Global Policy (ISGP). In the interview, Haar discusses the safety of pre- and probiotics, and advocates for consumers to become informed on the regulatory oversight of dietary supplements.

 

Considering an Advanced Degree in Tech? Nizich Offers Advice.

Jan 16, 2020

According to an article in The Economist GRE Tutor, a graduate degree in the technology field can increase candidates’ chances of landing their dream job.

“A master's degree conveys to a potential employer that you are committed, driven, and highly focused on becoming the best you can be in a particular field,” says Michael Nizich, Ph.D., Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center director.  “For individuals who already have an undergraduate degree in areas like computer science, cybersecurity, or data science, adding a master’s degree can place them at the top of the resume pile for sure, and, in many organisations, may automatically trigger an initial interview.”  

 

 

Zwibel Comments on the Health of eSports Players in Athletic Business News

Jan 16, 2020

Hallie Zwibel, D.O., director of the Center for eSports Medicine, has been quoted in Athletic Business News on the health impact of eSports. Zwibel comments on a number of health issues faced by eSports players, including posture, stating:

“We know there is a really significant breakdown in good posture the longer they’re gaming. So just talking about posture, talking about how it relates to back pain, neck pain, wrist pain, which we found are at fairly high levels in this population. Some simple eye relaxation exercises and techniques can really relax the muscles in the eye that can become tense from looking at these pixilated images for too long. ”

 

Jan 15, 2020

Reza Khalaj Amineh, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is the featured guest on an episode of Composites Weekly podcast, the leading news and information podcast for the composites and advanced materials industry.

The interview focuses on Amineh’s research, supported by a National Science Foundation grant, to develop novel imaging techniques that will enhance testing of non-metallic cylinders such as composite oil-and-gas pipelines.

 

Newsday, Others Feature Biological Sciences and Bioengineering Lab

Jan 14, 2020

Several media outlets, including Newsday, featured information and photos about the new Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (BSB) lab unveiled at New York Tech yesterday. The Newsday article (subscription required) reports that the 1,000-square-foot lab, located in the Theobald Science Center, includes space to train students and features high-tech equipment including a DNA sequencer and a 3D bioprinter capable of printing biological components. “Our region is primed to become a center for research and innovation in life sciences, which will lead to great jobs for New York Tech graduates and wonderful opportunities for us to partner with leading life sciences companies and top scientists,” said New York Tech President Hank Foley.

Other media outlets reporting about the new lab include Long Island Business News (subscription required), which also featured a prominent photo of the ribbon cutting in its On Our Island section, InnovateLI, and Patch.

 

Jan 10, 2020

Karen Vahey, dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, was one of 14 experts quoted in a NAFTA story on the trends, challenges, and opportunities for international education in 2020. Despite increased competition from institutions abroad, as well as challenges to make campuses welcoming to international students, Vahey notes opportunities for colleges and universities to create a diverse campus environment.

“U.S. institutions have an opportunity—I would say an obligation—to go beyond enrolling international students as seat fillers,” says Vahey. “International students help to create a diverse environment both in and outside of the classroom, especially when faculty and staff incorporate international student experiences into the course work and campus activities.”

 

Jan 05, 2020

Registrar Kristen Smith was featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “What I’m Reading,” a column highlighting valuable reading recommendations from higher education leaders and administrators. Smith recommends the book The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right, written by Atul Gawande, M.D., a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School and a surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Smith notes that given the pressure to get things right the first time, higher education administrators might do well to borrow a tool from the field of medicine.

“The author emphasizes that a good checklist should be brief and should help people avoid critical, even fatal, mistakes,” says Smith. “I believe higher education can improve noticeably if faculty and staff members embrace this tool.”

 

Beheshti Quoted in IEEE Article on Women in Engineering

Dec 31, 2019

Babak D. Beheshti, Ph.D., dean of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences, was quoted in an IEEE article highlighting Women in Engineering Day. In the story, which also discusses New York Tech’s 2019 Girls in Engineering and Technology Day, he states:

“Quite honestly, it is in the interest of every institution of higher learning now to tap into the underrepresented 50% of the population who simply do not consider engineering or technology majors. But also, as a father of two daughters, one of whom is a practicing engineer, I feel a responsibility to make sure women are empowered and aware of all the opportunities available to them.”

 

Dec 30, 2019

New York Institute of Technology’s recent membership in the prestigious Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU), a group of more than 20 leading private American technological universities and colleges, has been widely reported in media in China, including China Economic News, Shanghai Hotline and Beijing Youth Education, among many other leading outlets across the country.