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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: 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.
A Perfect Match (Rate)
On March 17, NYITCOM’s Class of 2023 learned where they will spend the next several years completing their medical residencies after graduation.
Faculty Profile: William Letsou
Assistant Professor of Biological and Chemical Sciences William Letsou, Ph.D., is using the power of computers to explain and predict people’s risk of disease based on their genetic material.
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
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.
Student Profile: Alexander Impastato
Electrical and Computer Engineering student Alexander Impastato is co-managing a project that will produce a robot tasked with assistance during surgery.
Student Profile: Joanna Pedretti
Computer science student Joanna Pedretti was part of New York Tech’s inaugural cohort of students participating in the co-op track. Now, she works part-time with the same company she interned with.
Faculty Profile: Cameka Hazel
Assistant Professor of School Counseling Cameka Hazel, Ed.D., takes a constructivist approach to teaching, where students’ experiences matter.
Faculty Profile: Andrew Hofstrand
Assistant Professor Andrew Hoftstrand, Ph.D., will use an Air Force Research Laboratory/Air Force office of Scientific Young Investigator’s Program Award to study light-matter interactions and ways to control and manipulate it with the hope of creating faster and more efficient technologies.