Faculty
Beyond the Bones: Brainy Birds
Assistant Professor Aki Watanabe, Ph.D., published the first study from his NSF CAREER grant-funded research project; he proposes using a domesticated chicken to study how birds—and perhaps animals in general—ended up with differently shaped brains.
Biomedical Researchers Secure Prestigious Federal Grants
Faculty from the College of Osteopathic Medicine have secured a collective $1.4 million dollars in grants that support studies to further the understanding and treatment of several health conditions, including pediatric brain cancer, heart failure, and hypertension.
Beyond the Bones: Sizing Up Thunder Beasts
Research co-authored by Associate Professor Matthew Mihlbachler, Ph.D., explores the fossil record of an ancient relative of the rhino to help explain why natural selection might favor larger animals more often than smaller animals.
Gerdes Named New York Tech’s First University Professor
Professor Anthony (Martin) Gerdes, Ph.D., chair of biomedical sciences in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, has achieved this distinction, effective in the new academic year.
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.
Beyond the Bones: (Climbing) Birds of a Feather
Anatomy research demonstrates how birds use their tails to climb.
2023 New York Tech Energy Conference: Energy Careers and Professional Societies
On June 7, faculty, alumni, and industry experts explored the various energy-based careers and professional societies within the energy management field at New York Tech’s annual Energy Conference.
Creating a Safe Space and Sense of Belonging
Earlier this year, New York Tech offered a Safe Zone Train-the-Trainer session, where faculty and staff learned about LGBTQ+ identities, gender and sexuality, and examined prejudice, assumptions, and privilege.
New York Tech Provides Training to Local Corporations’ Employees
Some employers in the New York metro area are pursuing corporate training for their employees, and they are tapping into New York Institute of Technology and its School of Management faculty expertise to deliver it.
Adaptive Fashions Take Center Stage
New York Tech’s Adele Smithers Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center hosted its first adaptive fashion show, featuring garments designed for those with physical limitations.