Alumni

New Books by New York Tech Alumni

A selection of new books, covering everything from a care manual for combat sports athletes and a fictional story of battle to a memoir on mingling with celebrities and a musical children’s book about the Black men and women whose inventions changed everyday life.

Alumni Profile: Brooke Danielsson

Alumni Profile: Brooke Danielsson

New York Tech alumna Brooke Danielsson, Ph.D. (B.S. ’16), was not particularly interested in academics, but as she pursued her education, she found in the right circumstances, she could thrive. Now, she seeks to share her passion with young students.

Alumni Profile: Amir Gefen

Alumni Profile: Amir Gefen

As the AI Lab Manager at the Ministry of Education in Israel, Amir Gefen (M.A. ’95) scouts for educational technologies that use artificial intelligence (AI) and matches them with schools as pilot programs, ultimately offering recommendations to the government on how to approach and what to do with AI in the classroom.

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Annual Big Give Breaks Record

This year marks the Big Give’s fifth anniversary. And the New York Tech community celebrated in a big way, bringing in $415,915 from 939 donors.

Alumni Profile: Emaan Mughal

Alumni Profile: Emaan Mughal

Raised with a strong work ethic, Emaan Mughal (B.S. ’22) was taught the importance of giving back to the community. An advocate for health equity, she hopes to work in underserved areas as a future physician.

Alumni Profile: Gail Kubik

Alumni Profile: Gail Kubik

Gail Kubik (B.Arch. ’10) combines her career as an architect and deep commitment to the climate to find ways to educate and prepare architects and engineers in disaster relief and how to combat climate change.

Alumni Profile: Rasika Girish Deosthali

Alumni Profile: Rasika Girish Deosthali

Growing up in a small town with complex alleyways and roads inspired Rasika Girish Deosthali (M.S.’22) to pursue a master’s in urban design.

Alumni Profile: Ava Watts

Alumni Profile: Ava Watts

Ava Watts (M.S. ’21) was looking for a challenge. While running two businesses, the mother of two left her home in Trinidad to pursue her master’s degree and ultimately began a new career in environmental work.