MayFest 2024
From April 29 through May 3, students, faculty, and staff celebrated the end of the academic year at MayFest. This year’s festivities were hosted by the Office of Student Life in collaboration with various student organizations.
A long-standing New York Tech tradition, MayFest kicked off with a swag giveaway on the Long Island campus and karaoke night in New York City. The week followed with a bevy of activities, including working on DIY projects while sipping bubble tea in New York City, Taco Tuesday on Long Island, Arcade Day in the 11th-floor auditorium in 16 W. 61st St., Final Roar Senior Toasts at Three Monkeys in New York City and Buffalo Wild Wings on Long Island, carnivals on both campuses, and a fashion show on the New York City campus featuring the styles of up-and-coming designers.
Promoting Early Engagement in Research
New York Tech recently completed the ninth year of its Mini-Research Grants Awards program to encourage high school students to pursue STEM fields.
Reversing Bone Loss After Spinal Cord Injury
People with spinal cord injury may lose up to 41 percent of their bone mass in the first year. A new study by the College of Arts and Sciences’ Hesham Tawfeek, MBBCh, seeks to repair this damage.
Uncovering the Body’s Fat-Burning Strategy—It’s Math-Driven!
A new study by an NYITCOM-Arkansas researcher finds that the body calculates which fat to burn, choosing those that produce the most usable energy while consuming the least oxygen.
When Rehab Meets Robotics
A study co-authored by John P. Handrakis, D.P.T., Ed.D., and graduates of the physical therapy program finds that a wearable robotic device could help stroke survivors get back on their feet.
NYITCOM-Arkansas Announces Partnership With SOFtoSOM
NYITCOM-Arkansas has formed an official partnership with Special Operations Forces to School of Medicine (SOFtoSOM), an organization that helps military veterans who are interested in pursuing medical education.
Building Bridges
New York Tech students earned first place at the 2026 KEEN Bridge Design Competition for their outstanding bridge design and structural efficiency.