Bourke Comments on History of Gluteal Anatomy in Gizmodo

May 14, 2018

As seen in Gizmodo, NYITCOM at A-State assistant professor of anatomy Jason Bourke, Ph.D., has joined science experts from U.S. institutions in explaining the development and function of the gluteal muscles in humans. He states:

“The gluteus maximus functions as our major leg extensor and is the main driver of our legs when running, climbing stairs, getting up from a seated position etc. It’s the powerhouse muscle we call upon whenever we need to perform major postural changes, or when we need to move our legs fast.”

 

The Island Now Features NYIT Relay for Life

May 11, 2018

Members of the NYIT campus community who gathered on the Long Island campus for a Relay for Life event to represent friends, families, caregivers, and survivors affected by cancer, are featured in a story in The Island Now.

 

Hampton Named in LIBN’s 2018 “Who’s Who in Education”

May 11, 2018

Mark C. Hampton, Ph.D., vice president for enrollment and enterprise analytics, appears among notable administrators and educators from prestigious Long Island institutions in the Long Island Business News’ 2018 special section, “Who’s Who in Education.” When asked why students choose to attend NYIT, Hampton states:

“Students come to NYIT for our hands-on, outcomes-focused programs of study ranging from digital arts and design, to architecture, engineering, and the health professions. NYIT provides a very streamlined student experience, in a very diverse and inclusive environment, that allows students to make rapid progress in achieving their personal learning and career goals, and to find success after graduation.”

 

Donor Memorial Service Highlighted in The Island Now

May 11, 2018

As seen in The Island Now, first-year medical students from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and physician assistant students from NYIT School of Health Professions gathered on the Long Island campus on May 8 to honor those who generously donated their bodies to science.

The education of physicians and physician assistants is dependent on whole body donation, which provides the generous gift of knowledge, enabling students to learn the structure and relationships of the human body, more so than any review of a textbook or computer simulation.The memorial service paid tribute to 52 men and women who donated their bodies to science.

 

IDC Grant Featured in InnovateLI

May 09, 2018

NYIT School of Architecture and Design was featured in InnovateLI for its receipt of a $2 million grant from the IDC Foundation. The funding will support two new post-graduate programs, as well as fund the IDC Foundation Endowed Chair of Digital Technologies in the School of Architecture and Design – marking NYIT’s first-ever endowed chair – and contribute to the construction of the IDC Foundation Digital Fabrication Lab, coming soon to the Manhattan architecture school. Maria Perbellini, dean of the School of Architecture and Design, is quoted in the story.

“We will move beyond architectural research and engage with alternative and unconventional design solutions toward a healthier-built environment and a holistic approach to wellbeing,” Perbellini said. “Our goal is to immerse students in a transformative learning environment that advances new knowledge while blurring disciplinary boundaries and imparts a deep understanding of innovation and specialization to address globally significant issues.”

 

School of Management Faculty Member Featured on NBCNews.com

May 03, 2018

Radoslaw Nowak, J.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of HR management and labor relations, gives advice to aspiring managers on NBCNews.com. In “5 questions to ask yourself if you want to be a manager,” Nowak describes the manager’s role in motivating employees. He says that by making sure employees are helping the company achieve its strategic goals, a manager increases their motivation.

Nowak also emphasizes the value of delegation as a managerial tool. He points out that “according to research into motivation, delegation of authority to employees should increase their intrinsic motivation.”

This story also appeared on Chinese finance and entrepreneurship site 36kr.com.

 

President Foley Profiled in InnovateLI

May 03, 2018

InnovateLI, a publication dedicated to promoting the innovation economy on Long Island, interviewed NYIT President Hank Foley about his outlook for the institution, his plans for increasing engagement with the local community, and growth opportunities: “What we want to do is improve everything we do while staying true to our mission – adding research, developing new programs in computer sciences and the like, helping more students get outstanding jobs and further the healthcare professions.”  Read the full interview here.    

 

McNally Contributes to List of Soft Skills Needed in IT

Apr 30, 2018

CIO cites NYIT Director of Experiential Education Adrienne McNally on the topic of “The 14 soft skills every IT pro needs.” McNally recommends that IT professionals provide customer service to “business-side and other nontechnical colleagues. They’re essentially their clients,” she adds.

This article also appeared in Ireland's TechCentral.ie and in Computerworld Hong Kong.

 

NYITCOM’s Tegay Appears on News 12 Broadcast

Apr 27, 2018

David Tegay, D.O., a Clinical Geneticist and associate professor of Clinical Specialties at NYITCOM,  provides expert commentary in a News 12 Long Island interview relating to DNA testing services and how they were used by law enforcement in California to track down an alleged serial killer.

 

Minson Appears in The Chronicle of Higher Education

Apr 27, 2018

The Chronicle of Higher Education, in its “Transitions” section, notes the appointment of Patrick Minson, who is set to take over as NYIT’s next vice president for development and alumni relations on May 14. Minson comes to NYIT from Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y.