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Released: 29-Jun-2017 12:05 PM EDT
Ancient Fossils Suggest Whales Used Teeth to Filter Out Prey
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How baleen whales became filter feeders is widely debated among scientists—but now anatomy researchers at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine may finally solve this mystery.

Released: 21-Jun-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Expert on Legionnaires’ Disease Urges People to Take Caution This Summer
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After several people in New York City were diagnosed with Legionnaire’s disease in less than two weeks, an expert at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) urges people to take caution.

Released: 20-Jun-2017 4:05 PM EDT
Anti-Bullying Expert: “Educators Need to Step In to Prevent LGBTQ Harassment”
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What can parents and educators do to protect the rights of LGBTQ students in the face of bullying?

Released: 22-May-2017 4:05 PM EDT
NYITCOM Salutes New Physicians at 36th Hooding Ceremony
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NYIT’s newest osteopathic medical graduates receive their doctoral hoods.

Released: 21-May-2017 1:05 PM EDT
NYIT Salutes the Class of 2017 at 56th Commencement
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New York Institute of Technology celebrated its 56th commencement, a global event saluting 3,036 graduates from throughout the United States and 62 countries.

Released: 16-May-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Composition Expert: “Video Games Can Make You a Better Writer”
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Can playing video games make you a better writer?

Released: 10-May-2017 3:00 PM EDT
NYIT Medical Students Pay Tribute to Anatomical Donors
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College of Osteopathic Medicine Honors Men and Women Who Donated Their Bodies to Science

Released: 8-May-2017 10:05 AM EDT
NYIT-Vancouver Awarded BC Housing Grant to Promote Smart Home Technologies
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NYIT-Vancouver has received funding to establish a lab with the latest energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.

7-May-2017 6:00 PM EDT
New Ambulatory Monitoring Device Offers Window Into Stomach’s Bioelectrical Activity
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A first-of-its-kind portable wireless device developed by an NYIT-led research team can monitor stomach motility to enable physicians to measure and ultimately better understand slow wave activity in gastric contractions.

Released: 26-Apr-2017 1:05 PM EDT
NYIT Announces 2017 Honorary Degree Recipients
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NYIT will award two honorary degrees at its 56th commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21 at its Old Westbury campus. The university will honor two highly accomplished and noteworthy individuals who also are NYIT graduates: Humayun J. Chaudhry (D.O.’91), president and CEO, Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States; and Richard J. Daly (B.S. ’74), CEO and president, Broadridge Financial Solutions.

Released: 24-Apr-2017 11:15 AM EDT
Barbara Ross-Lee, Osteopathic Medicine Pioneer and Visionary, Announces Retirement
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After nearly 40 years of advancing the field of osteopathic medicine and blazing trails for women and minorities, Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O., is retiring as vice president for Health Sciences and Medical Affairs at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), an institution she served for 16 years in multiple leadership roles. A longtime advocate for advancing medical treatment in underserved communities and an expert in national health care policy, Ross-Lee has inspired thousands of medical students to pursue careers in osteopathic medicine.

Released: 21-Apr-2017 1:05 PM EDT
Study: To Innovate, Large Firms Should Let Employees Choose How to Do Their Jobs
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New research from NYIT shows large organizations can remain innovative and minimize “red tape” by empowering employees.

   
Released: 17-Apr-2017 11:05 AM EDT
NYIT School of Engineering and Computer Sciences Inspires with TEDxNYIT: Persistence & Community
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The School of Engineering and Computing Sciences at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) presents TEDxNYIT: Persistence and Community on April 21.

Released: 13-Apr-2017 12:00 PM EDT
Assessing Heart Disease Risk Is Within Arm’s Reach
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Atherosclerosis, commonly known as hardening of the arteries, has long been seen as a strong indicator of coronary artery disease, as compared to the traditional risk factors of race, age, gender and metabolic profile.

Released: 11-Apr-2017 10:05 PM EDT
Your Phone's Power Use Can Give Hackers an Opening
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Experts have long known the risks associated with charging a smartphone using a USB cord that can also transfer data, but new research shows that even without data wires, hackers using a "side channel" can quickly find out what websites a user has visited while charging a device.

Released: 11-Apr-2017 10:45 AM EDT
Artificial Intelligence Expert: “Robots to Kill Jobs”
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AI Expert Kevin LaGrandeur Argues That Automation, Not Outsourcing, Will Be the Key Driver of Forced Joblessness

Released: 29-Mar-2017 4:45 PM EDT
NYIT Names Henry C. “Hank” Foley as Fourth President
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The Board of Trustees of New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) today announced the appointment of Henry C. “Hank” Foley, Ph.D., as NYIT's fourth president, effective June 1. Foley has been serving as interim chancellor of the University of Missouri-Columbia since November 2015.

   
Released: 17-Feb-2017 9:00 AM EST
NYITCOM’s Martinez Named AAAS Leshner Leadership Institute Public Engagement Fellow
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Luis Martinez, Ph.D., is an infectious disease researcher selected as a Fellow in the second cohort of the AAAS Alan I. Leshner Leadership Institute for Public Engagement with Science.

Released: 8-Feb-2017 11:30 AM EST
Chimpanzee Feet Allow Scientists a New Grasp on Human Foot Evolution
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An investigation into the evolution of human walking by looking at how chimpanzees walk on two legs is the subject of a new research paper published in Journal of Human Evolution.

Released: 31-Jan-2017 10:05 AM EST
Social Media and Work Relations: Do People “Like” Their Boss?
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Marketing expert Deborah Cohn of NYIT School of Management and conflict resolution expert Joshua Bienstock (also at NYIT) have won two grants to research social media behaviors and work relationships across four countries.

   
Released: 20-Jan-2017 11:00 AM EST
Rahmat Shoureshi, Ph.D., Begins Role as Interim President of New York Institute of Technology
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Rahmat Shoureshi, Ph.D., will become the interim president of New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) on Jan. 21, 2017, according to NYIT Board of Trustees Chair Kevin Silva.

Released: 17-Jan-2017 5:05 PM EST
Shane Speights Promoted to Dean of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Site at A-State
NYIT

Shane Speights, D.O., has been promoted to dean of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine’s campus at Arkansas State University. He will provide leadership for students, faculty, and staff in curriculum, community outreach and engagement, clinical service programs, research, and other areas.

Released: 4-Jan-2017 1:05 PM EST
Sheldon Fields to Lead NYIT School of Health Professions
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Sheldon D. Fields, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, has become dean of NYIT School of Health Professions. Widely experienced, Fields will oversee the school’s five allied health degree programs.

26-Dec-2016 11:05 AM EST
Biology’s “Breadboard”
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Understanding how the nervous system of the roundworm C elegans works will give insights into how our vastly more complex brains function and is the subject of a paper in Nature Methods.

Released: 1-Dec-2016 10:30 AM EST
When Good People Get Bad Gifts
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New research from NYIT (New York Institute of Technology) details reasons why some people intentionally give bad gifts.

   
Released: 30-Nov-2016 2:05 PM EST
NYIT Librarian Wins 2016 I Love My Librarian Award
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Apfelbaum and the other winning librarians perform exceptional public service and transform communities through education and lifelong learning.

Released: 21-Nov-2016 9:05 AM EST
NYIT Program Combines Physical Workouts with Social Interactions to Assist in Treating Parkinson’s Disease
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Exercise is key for Parkinson’s patients but it can be difficult to get them motivated and excited about treadmills, weights, and stationary bikes. At Rock Steady NYIT, health care professionals, as well as student physicians and physical therapy students, lead participants through classes with group activities, games, and boxing exercises designed to improve their physical and mental stamina.

Released: 27-Oct-2016 11:05 AM EDT
From 275 to 155: A Physician Shares Her Weight Loss Story and Tips
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Dr. Patricia Happel, a family medicine physician who lost more than 100 pounds, shares her story and key components of successful weight loss and healthy living

Released: 19-Oct-2016 3:05 PM EDT
Verify User’s Identity While Saving Phone Battery Life: NYIT Researchers Receive National Science Foundation Grant
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Paolo Gasti, Ph.D., assistant professor of Computer Science at NYIT, and a team of researchers has been awarded nearly $300,000 from the National Science Foundation for the research project: “Towards Energy-Efficient Privacy-Preserving Active Authentication of Smartphone Users.”

Released: 19-Oct-2016 11:05 AM EDT
NYIT Appoints Movement Disorders Specialist as Director of Parkinson's Disease Treatment Center
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Dr. Adena Leder, a neurologist and specialist in movement disorders, has been appointed director of New York Institute of Technology's Parkinson's Disease Treatment Center. Leder heads NYIT Rock Steady Boxing and is an associate with NYIT Center for Sports Medicine.

Released: 13-Oct-2016 2:05 AM EDT
Got Mindfulness? Seven Key Steps for Purposeful Daily Living
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Expert Melanie Austin-McCain offers tips for living a purposeful life

Released: 30-Sep-2016 9:05 AM EDT
NYIT Conference Discusses Digital Intrusions, Countermeasures, and the Cost of Cybercrime
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Planes, Trains, and Election Results: NYIT's Annual Cybersecurity Conference Discusses Digital Intrusions, Countermeasures, and the Cost of Cybercrime

Released: 21-Sep-2016 3:05 PM EDT
How Can We Make Tomorrow's Doctors Healthier Now?
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Randomized study aims to learn whether wearing activity trackers and incorporating physical activity education helps student-physicians improve their activity levels. Researchers say they're motivated by studies suggesting that physical activity habits of medical students influence how they treat and counsel patients after graduation.

Released: 22-Aug-2016 11:05 AM EDT
Hampton Joins NYIT as Vice President for Planning, Analytics, and Decision Support
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Mark C. Hampton, Ph.D., a seasoned leader in higher education with nearly 25 years of experience working in planning, institutional research, assessment, budgeting, finance, and academic administration, has joined NYIT as vice president for Planning, Analytics, and Decision Support.

Released: 19-Aug-2016 10:05 AM EDT
Methamphetamine and Skin Wounds: NYIT Researcher Wins $431,000 NIH Grant to Study Immune Response Problems with Drug Use
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The National Institutes of Health has awarded Dr. Luis Martinez of New York Institute of Technology a $431,700 three-year grant to investigate, in mice, methamphetamine's effects on the underlying biological mechanisms that cause inflammation and impair wound healing. Martinez hopes his findings can form the foundation for new studies on human subjects that might lead to targeted prevention and wound management.

1-Aug-2016 12:00 PM EDT
"Echo Hunter": Researchers Name New Fossil Whale With High-Frequency Hearing
NYIT

A detailed study of a nearly-complete fossil skull reveals much about the evolution of high-frequency hearing, which plays a key role in echolocation. Researchers at NYIT conclude high-frequency hearing evolved about 27-million years ago, about the same time as echolocation, although some features evolved even earlier.

Released: 16-May-2016 9:05 AM EDT
NYIT Designated as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
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The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated New York Institute of Technology as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education through academic year 2021. NYIT is the first university on Long Island to receive this designation.

22-Mar-2016 9:00 AM EDT
NYIT Honored for Excellence in International Education
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New York Institute of Technology is among a select group of universities to receive the prestigious 2016 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

Released: 1-Mar-2016 9:05 AM EST
Reinisch Joins NYIT as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
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Lou Reinisch, Ph.D., an accomplished educator, researcher, and administrator at universities in the United States, Europe, and New Zealand, joins New York Institute of Technology today as associate provost for academic affairs. He'll lead and promote interdisciplinary programs and innovative curriculum development in collaboration with academic deans and help drive initiatives designed to increase student retention and achieve excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.

Released: 25-Feb-2016 6:00 AM EST
New York Institute of Technology Unveils New Website
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New York Institute of Technology's new website, nyit.edu, is screen-adaptive and loaded with new content to help users understand NYIT's key traits: dynamism, transformative and experiential educational opportunities, and innovation.

Released: 8-Dec-2015 3:05 PM EST
NYIT to open second location of osteopathic medical school at Arkansas State University in August 2016
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NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine will open a second location on the Jonesboro, AR campus of Arkansas State University (A-State). The inaugural class of 115 students will start in August 2016. The new location is the result of a collaboration among NYIT, A-State, and local community health partners committed to educating physicians in Arkansas for Arkansas to meet that state's health care needs.

Released: 20-Oct-2015 10:05 AM EDT
NYIT and PKU Host World Experts at “Sustainable Megacities” Conference in Beijing
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Experts from China and the United States met in Beijing today and reiterated the need for a systems-based, coordinated response to the world’s critical food, energy, and water (FEW) challenges. Engineers, urban planners, and policymakers shared their perspectives at a conference co-hosted by New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and Peking University (PKU), Sustainable Megacities: Food, Energy, Water, and the Built Environment.

Released: 16-Oct-2015 3:05 PM EDT
NYIT and PKU to Host Global Sustainable Megacities Events in Beijing
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NYIT and its “EcoPartner,” Peking University (PKU), with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), will co-host a conference and workshop, "Sustainable Megacities: Food, Energy, Water, and the Built Environment," on October 20 and 21 in Beijing, China.


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