College of Arts & Sciences
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.
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.
New York Tech Student Headed to Harvard
Interdisciplinary studies major Yllka Valdez was accepted into the Harvard/MIT Equitable Access to Research Training M.D.-Ph.D. Summer Program, where she will she gain training and mentorship in scientific research.
Two Luminaries to Receive Honorary Degrees at 2023 Commencement
Antonio C. Bianco, M.D., Ph.D., a professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, and alumnus Eli Wachtel (B.S. ’72), co-CIO and founding member of the hedge fund Wachtel Capital LLC, will receive honorary degrees at New York Tech’s 62nd commencement on Sunday, May 21.
Student Profile: Angel Singh
Biology major Angel Singh grew up watching her grandmother’s home remedies resolve minor medical complaints. Her curiosity led her to her interest in investigating the connection between ingredients and modern healthcare and ignited her passion to become a physician.
Celebrating 20 Years of SOURCE
New York Tech’s annual celebration of student research and scholarly work, Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE), celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 14 on the New York City campus.
Searching for the True Sequence of RNA
Shenglong Zhang, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biological and Chemical Sciences, received a National Institutes of Health grant estimated at $2,588,918 over the next four years, to develop a tool to reveal the true sequence of RNA.
NIH-Funded Research Could Lead to New Drug Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
Assistant Professor Jole Fiorito, Ph.D., an expert in medicinal chemistry, has secured a three-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke that will support research into early-stage drug development to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Annual Faculty Scholars Reception: Best and Brightest
New York Tech’s annual event was held on the Long Island campus on March 29, highlighting the academic research and scholarship over the last year.
Faculty Profile: William Letsou
Assistant Professor of Biological and Chemical Sciences William Letsou, Ph.D., is using the power of computers to explain and predict people’s risk of disease based on their genetic material.