Faculty and Alumni Publish New Books

New publications from members of the New York Tech community, including faculty and alumni, explore various topics across the fiction and nonfiction genres, highlighting their interests and expertise.

John B. Bloom (M.S. ’95)
For a More Perfect Union
Bloom’s latest publication addresses how both major political parties, Democrats and Republicans, have strayed from the principles of the U.S. Constitution. With a powerful critique of the current political system, he presents clear solutions for restoring the nation’s republic, as his personal experiences provide a compelling argument for the need to return to the United States’ founding values.

Barbara Colasuonno (B.F.A. ’82), under the pen name B.A. Mark
The Next Shift
This mystery thriller tells the tale of a dead former police officer who investigates unsolved murders in the afterlife, hoping to save himself from eternal incarceration. Bringing together several subjects that have been part of Colasuonno’s life, including a protagonist modeled after her father, The Next Shift will appeal to readers interested in murder mysteries, crime, police stories, baseball, and New York City history.

Martin Gerdes, Ph.D., Professor, Biomedical Sciences
Walking in a Scientist’s Shoes: The People You Will Meet and the Places You Will Go
Accessible to readers without a scientific background, Gerdes’ latest publication reveals the world of biomedical research as he tells the story of his cardiac research endeavors. Walking in a Scientist’s Shoes is ideal for anyone curious about how medical discoveries move from an idea toward treatments that may change lives.

Jessica Hautsch, Ph.D., Teaching Assistant Professor, Humanities
Info/comm/tech in popular culture: An encyclopedic time capsule
Hautsch is the co-author of this publication, which details history of rapidly evolving technological advancements while looking ahead to emerging issues like legal concerns, equity, and accessibility. Positioned within the first quarter of the 21st century, the book further considers the way that popular culture has impacted information and communication technologies and how those same technologies influence widespread cultural practices and beliefs.

Michael Izady, Ph.D., Teaching Assistant Professor, Humanities
The Kurds: A Concise Handbook
In this fourth edition, Izady updates and expands upon his comprehensive work addressing the historical, linguistic, cultural, ethnic, and geographical characteristics of the Kurds. With new information, maps, and graphs, The Kurds remains a reference source for readers seeking detailed information about this ethnic group.

Abdoulaye Amie Soumah (B.S. ’10)
Small Budget, Big Dreams: Growing Up with Money: First Step to Financial Freedom
In this children’s book, Soumah offers simple explanations, practical examples, and clear guidance to educate youngsters about finance. Readers will learn how money can be a tool to achieve dreams, how the right choices made early in life can help prevent poverty, and how a lot can be built from a little.

To read these works, check New York Tech’s library for available copies, including those by Izady and Gerdes.