Articles

Portrait of Cody Oritz

A Passion for Games, a Vision for Business

College of Engineering and Computing Sciences student Cody Ortiz helps his father run a florist shop, an endeavor that inspired him to become an entrepreneur, too.

Portrait of Anthony Vasquez Rivas

Building Machines…and a Future

Mechanical engineering student Anthony Vazquez Rivas aspires to a career in HVAC, but it’s the projects he’s worked on along the way at New York Tech that inspired him to decide on the specialty.

Portrait of Ayodele Washington

Natural Talent

Future architect and Honors College student Ayodele Washington’s interests lie in sustainability, and she intends to design and develop buildings that are better not only for humans but for the planet.

Portrait of Sungjoon Hong

Where Medicine and Artificial Intelligence Converge

As a first-year medical student, Sungjoon Hong worked on research that focuses on ways AI can be used to help comfort and heal the human body.

Aiesha Ayaana Hamid standing behind a table outside

Compassion in Action

With her sights on a career in medicine, bioengineering major and global health advocate Aiesha Ayaana Hamid’s impact stretches from New York to underserved communities in Bangladesh.

Portrait of Yael Mendez Saavedra

SGA President Paves the Way for Current and Future Students

Student Government Association (SGA) President Yael Mendez Saavedra came to New York Tech because of its reputation and ended up enjoying his extracurricular leadership roles just as much as his studies.

Portrait of Rudriben Trivedi

Exploring Data and AI

Computer science graduate student Rudriben “Rudri” Trivedi attended two Google events in New York City to deepen her understanding of the field.

Portrait of Edrich Silva

Using Technology for Good

Computer science student Edrich Silva wants a career in technology where he can practice his skills and create social good.

Portrait of Perry Rosen in white coat

Rediscovering Her Calling

College of Osteopathic Medicine student Perry Rosen is the lead author on a recently published study about pediatric nicotine exposure, but her journey to medical school was not a linear path.

Daisy Madaan standing behind a desk

Designing for Well-Being

After earning a degree in interior design, Daisy Madaan (B.F.A. ’25) became fascinated by the ways design can influence healthcare environments. As a graduate student, she is focusing her research on designing supportive spaces for neurodivergent individuals.