College of Engineering & Computing Sciences
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Using His Engineering Degree to Change the World
In addition to his full-time job, Khalid Hachil (M.S. ’19) helps future engineers get their licenses and advises them about how to break into the industry.
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First Visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence
New York Tech is hosting its first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence on the Long Island campus for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Riding the Brain Wave
When Ryan Ahmed’s father suffered a brain aneurysm, Ahmed sprang into action, developing earbuds that register brain activity. At New York Tech, he has taken his idea even further.
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New Academic Year Brings New Faculty
New York Tech welcomes new and recently hired faculty to the university for the new academic year.
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Seeing Double
Twins D’ron and T’ron Strapp left their home in The Bahamas to pursue mechanical engineering degrees together.
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From Shy to Fearless
Looking at computer science and data science student Michael Aryeetey’s many extracurricular leadership roles, you would never guess that he was once the shy guy. He’s even been awarded multiple times.
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An Alumnus’ Commitment to the Environment
Energy management graduate Jasdeep Gulati (M.S. ’22) is highly invested in educating people about environmental and climate sustainability.
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Studying Climate Change One Degree at a Time
Junhua Qu (M.S. ’24) began her collegiate journey in Beijing. But, her interest in climate change took her to New York Tech’s Vancouver campus to study energy management.
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Growing Long Island’s Tech Workforce
Alongside major partner Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York Tech is educating leaders for this booming technology corridor.
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Alumni Profile: Drew Hughes
Drew Hughes (M.S. ’13) is the chief information security officer at URBN, which includes brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and others.