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College of Engineering and Computing Sciences Ph.D. Programs Are Making Great Strides
Launched between 2020 and 2022, the Ph.D. programs augment New York Tech’s offerings in engineering and computer science.
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Spotlight on Financial Aid Awareness Month
Changes to the FAFSA form intended to make it easier to complete have had the opposite effect. New York Tech’s Marcelle Hicks and Tricia Bowman explain the challenges and what members of the university community can do.
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Learning To Embrace Her Culture
Mirolla Mekaiel, a life sciences/osteopathic medicine (B.S./D.O.) student, reflects on stereotypes and misconceptions about Arab Americans, her journey to embracing her culture, and her hope that the Arab American community be recognized for its contributions to society.
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Regenerative Engineering Pioneers to Receive Honorary Degrees at 2024 Commencement
Kyriacos A. Athanasiou, Ph.D. (B.S. ’84), and Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D., pioneers in regenerative engineering, will receive honorary Doctor of Science degrees at New York Tech’s 63rd commencement on May 19.
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Engineering Students Take Top Prizes at CREATE Symposium
College of Engineering and Computing Sciences students won top prizes for their inventions designed to assist those with developmental disabilities in their everyday tasks at work.
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Student Profile: Aaron Nandlal
Electrical and computer engineering student Aaron Nandlal hopes to lead change in the industry.
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A Life-changing Service Trip to the Dominican Republic
NYITCOM student Claudia Guerrero Diaz organized a spring break service trip that brought 16 students and three faculty members to the Dominican Republic.
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Q&A: Causes, Challenges, and Treatments for Parkinson’s
New York Tech Parkinson’s Center Director Adena Leder, D.O., a neurologist and movement disorders specialist, shares important information about this neurodegenerative condition.
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Bird Flu Explained
Infectious disease physician Carl Abraham, M.D., assistant professor at NYITCOM-Arkansas shares what the general public should know about bird flu.
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Student Profile: Sarah Razzaq
Aspiring physician Sarah Razzaq hopes to someday work with local and national government officials and policymakers to improve access to healthcare both in the United States and abroad.