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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.
Student Employees, Supervisors Shine
New York Tech celebrates National Student Employment Week every April to honor student employees and the outstanding work they perform while simultaneously managing their academics.
Student Profile: Brittany Taylor
From a young age, medical student Brittany Taylor was aware of the disparities in her community. Experiencing disadvantages like poverty and inadequate resources, she witnessed family and neighbors suffer from preventable diseases. Becoming a doctor was the best way she believed she could make a difference.
Meet the Class of 2023 Speaker and Singer
Information technology major Zoya Haq and architecture major Caitlyn Ashley Silva Dy will serve as speaker and singer, respectively, at New York Tech’s 62nd annual commencement.
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.
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.
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.