College of Arts & Sciences

New York Tech Students Coach Budding STEM Scholars

Eight New York Tech students coached this year’s Middle School Summer Maker Academy, a weeklong program that exposes young students to the connections between technology and sustainability.

New faculty at orientation on the Long Island campus

Welcome, New Faculty!

As part of the activities to begin the new academic year, New York Tech welcomed new (and recently hired) faculty at a reception held on the Long Island campus.

William Letsou sitting at his desk in front of a computer

Unlocking New Insights Into Breast Cancer Risk

Research by the College of Arts and Sciences’ William Letsou, Ph.D., could change how scientists and physicians understand genetic predisposition to breast cancer.

Sheena Howard

Alumni Profile: Sheena Howard

In 2014, Sheena Howard, Ph.D. (M.A. ’07), became the first Black female to receive a coveted William Eisner Comic Industry Award for her book Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation. Learn more about her journey as an author, filmmaker, and professor.

Adam Pascal with members of the New York Tech community holding a New York Institute of Technology banner

Alum Returns to His Long Island Roots

Adam Pascal (B.F.A. ’92) played Roger Davis in the original Broadway production of RENT in 1996. After many years of living in Los Angeles and touring, he returns to his hometown to direct a four-performance of the award-winning musical.

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Spotlight on Faculty Tenures and Promotions for 2023-2024

As New York Tech prepares for the 2023-2024 academic year, several faculty members were recognized through tenure and promotions.

Mini-Research Grant Program for High School Students Thrives

Continuing its commitment to undergraduate research and to building a pipeline for students to pursue STEM fields, New York Tech has completed the sixth year of its Mini-Research Grant Awards program.

New York Tech Celebrates the Class of 2023

On May 21, New York Institute of Technology celebrated its 62nd annual commencement and welcomed its newest alumni.

My Experience in Ferragamo’s Internship Program

Interdisciplinary studies major Pashence Glover recounts her experience as an intern at Italian luxury goods company Salvatore Ferragamo.

Nazia Rahman sitting on a rock

Embracing Her South Asian Culture

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, biology student Nazia Rahman reflects on her culture, Bangladeshis’ contributions to science, technology, education, the arts, and medicine, and the significance of the month-long celebration.