Diversity

Monika Rohde speaking to a student

A New PATH for Student Success

New York Tech is one of just seven institutions in the country to receive a Postsecondary Student Success Grant from the Department of Education to support student success.

Headline: 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Awards from Insight Into Diversity

Architecture Program Awarded for DEI Efforts

New York Tech’s Bachelor of Architecture degree program received Insight Into Diversity magazine’s 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award.

Recognizing Our Shared Human Frailty

For Disability Pride Month, Nicole Calma-Roddin, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology and counseling, talks about her experience as a disabled person and what that means to her.

New York Tech Hosts Health Equity Conference

New York Tech’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and the Nassau County Department of Health co-hosted a conference focused on health equity.

Every Voice Is Special Because It Is Different

Professor of Architecture Giovanni Santamaria, Ph.D., talks about how far society has come and how much more needs to be done for the LGBTQ+ community.

Honoring Her Heritage

For Jewish American Heritage Month, Mindy Haar, Ph.D., clinical associate professor and chair of interdisciplinary health sciences, reflects on her family’s journey to the United States and their contributions to their local communities.

Empowering Well-being: A Celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Voices in Health

For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Stephanie Wu Ho (M.S. ’93) talks about the contributions of the AAPI community to healthcare and how to embrace their health and wellness traditions.

Learning To Embrace Her Culture

Mirolla Mekaiel, a life sciences/osteopathic medicine (B.S./D.O.) student, reflects on stereotypes and misconceptions about Arab Americans, her journey to embracing her culture, and her hope that the Arab American community be recognized for its contributions to society.

Empowering Women in STEM: Endeavoring to Excel

During Women’s History Month, Paula Juric Kreuz, professional development specialist in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences, talks about the importance of encouraging more women to pursue STEM-related careers.