New York Institue of Technology http://nyit.edu A global, private institution of higher education, NYIT has 14,000 students on campuses in North America, China, the Middle East, and online. en webmaster@nyit.edu Copyright 2012 2012-02-23T04:59:08+00:00 NYIT Students Win CFA Institute Research Challenge in Jordan http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_students_win_cfa_institute_research_challenge_in_jordan/ http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_students_win_cfa_institute_research_challenge_in_jordan/

Based on their sound investment research case, poise, and informed responses to questioning by judges, a student team from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) School of Management won the 2012 CFA Institute Research Challenge hosted by CFA Jordan.

 2012-02-23T03:59:08+00:00 NYIT Dean Encourages Sustainable Transport in Dubai http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_dean_encourages_sustainable_transport_in_dubai/ http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_dean_encourages_sustainable_transport_in_dubai/ Dubai, U.A.E. — Praising Dubai’s latest improvements in road safety and green public transportation, NYIT’s Dean of the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences delivered the keynote address at the 4th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) ceremony. Her audience included Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, among leaders of Dubai’s public and private sector. 2012-02-22T04:00:55+00:00 NYIT Health Study Finds Doctors’ Offices MRSA-Free http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_health/ http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_health/ Old Westbury, N.Y. – As cases of a particularly dangerous strain of bacterial infection are on the rise nationwide, faculty and students from NYIT’s School of Health Professions found good news as they canvassed seven Long Island doctors’ offices for evidence of the germ: the bacteria were not present on many objects patients and staff typically touch in waiting and exam rooms. 2012-02-21T19:56:15+00:00 NYIT Launches Nation’s First Graduate Degree Program For Health Care Simulations http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_launches_nations_first_degree_program_for_health_care_simulations/ http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_launches_nations_first_degree_program_for_health_care_simulations/ Old Westbury, N.Y. ̶ NYIT’s New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM) has launched the nation’s first graduate program focused on human and robotic patient simulations. 2012-02-17T16:12:51+00:00 NYIT Architects Work on City Initiative for the Redevelopment of Willets Point http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_architects_work_on_city_initiative_for_the_redevelopment_of_willets_po/ http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_architects_work_on_city_initiative_for_the_redevelopment_of_willets_po/ New York, N.Y. – A group of architecture students redesigned a neighborhood in Queens, N.Y. as part of a city-wide initiative to redevelop the area as an engine for economic growth for New York City. 2012-02-16T18:37:23+00:00 Mayor of the City of Wuxi, China Tours NYIT http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/mayor_of_the_city_of_wuxi_china_tours_nyit/ http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/mayor_of_the_city_of_wuxi_china_tours_nyit/ Old Westbury, NY—Marking another step in its plan to enhance global education, New York Institute of Technology welcomed 17 Chinese delegates to its New York campuses on Tuesday. Led by Mayor Zhu Keijiang of the Wuxi Municipal Government, the delegation included Deputy President Song Xuefeng and Deputy Director Wang Wenjie, representatives from NYIT’s collaborative partner China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT), one of China’s elite universities. The visit included discussions to explore mutually beneficial joint ventures embraced by the city with NYIT, CUMT, and industry. 2012-02-16T17:57:45+00:00 NYIT Dean Invited to the White House for Engineering Education Partnership Launch http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_dean_invited_to_the_white_house_for_engineering_education_partnership/ http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_dean_invited_to_the_white_house_for_engineering_education_partnership/ New York, N.Y. – NYIT’s Dean of the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences joined senior U.S. officials, engineering academic leaders, and Intel executives at the White House last week to address nationwide engineering student retention and graduation rates. 2012-02-14T16:32:44+00:00 NYIT Design Students Invited to Milan Furniture Fair http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_design_students_bound_for_milan/ http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_design_students_bound_for_milan/ Old Westbury, N.Y. ̶ NYIT’s School of Architecture and Design has been invited to the celebrated SaloneSatellite exhibition at Milan, one of the world’s most exclusive design and furniture fairs. 2012-02-09T18:43:14+00:00 Financial Aid Available for Students in Vocational Independence Program http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/financial_aid_available_for_vip_students/ http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/financial_aid_available_for_vip_students/ Central Islip, N.Y. ̶ A New York Institute of Technology program for students with intellectual disabilities has received federal approval that allows its students to apply for special grants and work-study programs. 2012-02-09T17:04:00+00:00 NYIT Student-Athlete Shares His Drive to Succeed http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_student-athlete_shares_his_drive_to_succeed/ http://www.nyit.edu/about_nyit/news-full/nyit_student-athlete_shares_his_drive_to_succeed/ Old Westbury, N.Y. – High hopes, dashed dreams, and the path to redemption have marked the comeback struggle of junior lacrosse player Justin Annunziato, who shared his battle with substance abuse. More than 200 NYIT community members, including many student-athletes, attended his presentation last week, where he was joined by his therapist Charles Gerace. 2012-02-09T15:26:55+00:00