Schools & Colleges
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.
Student Profile: Tre’ Rogers
New York Tech M.B.A. student Tre’ Rogers left his sunny Florida home for the hustle and bustle of New York City but doesn’t regret his choice. Rogers was awarded a $1,000 scholarship to further his future career in marketing.
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.
Autism Acceptance Month: Promoting Inclusivity
April is Autism Acceptance Month, promoting inclusivity and positivity toward those with autism spectrum disorder. Here we highlight a few members of the New York Tech community who are working to enhance understanding, therapies, and life experiences for those with autism.
Student Profile: Elianna Sanchez
The lack of access to healthcare in underserved communities inspired Elianna Sanchez to pursue a career in medicine. She hopes to one day provide quality medical care that considers the social determinants impacting racially diverse communities.
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.
Student Profile: Austin Stietzel
From the time he was a teenager, Austin Stietzel wanted to pursue a career in electrical and computer engineering. At New York Tech, he is on his way, gaining real-world experience as a member of a team of students building prototypes for NASA.
Student Profile: Pradhyumna “Prady” Alone
M.B.A. student Pradhyumna Alone only recently discovered his passion for marketing and management. In his Marketing and Research class, he is working on a project involving ChatGPT and its influence on users and education at New York Tech.
Study: Spice May Improve Ovarian Cancer Treatment
New research by NYITCOM’s Maria Pino, Ph.D., makes the case for why curcumin could help enhance treatment for ovarian cancer.
Center for Risk Management Continues to “Bloom”
The School of Management’s Center for Risk Management is enhancing its relationship with Bloomberg L.P. The growing relationship is not only paying dividends for School of Management students, but offers potential benefits to all New York Tech students, faculty, and staff in the form of enhanced financial literacy.