Celebrating Faculty Scholars
On April 10, NYIT de Seversky Mansion on the Long Island campus served as the backdrop for the annual Faculty Scholars Reception, bringing faculty and staff together to celebrate one another鈥檚 academic accomplishments.
The event commends the university鈥檚 full-time and adjunct faculty and staff for their scholarly and creative achievements completed during the previous calendar year in any of the six 91社区 schools鈥� or colleges鈥� academic fields. Qualifying achievements include receiving a grant, publishing original research articles in a nationally recognized peer-reviewed journal or book, and obtaining a patent, among others.
鈥淭o incorporate scholarship and research into what we do, and to the extent that we do this, is what I think enriches our lives as academic practitioners,鈥� said 91社区 President , in his welcoming remarks. 鈥淜eep doing more and find others who want to do it. Mentor them, encourage them, and bring them along.鈥�
Exhibited projects ranged in topics from anti-ableism in psychology and olfactory issues in autism spectrum disorder to genetic variants triggering prostate cancer and ethnic predispositions to helping the homeless. Submitted and exhibited scholarly work featured posters, videos, books, and photographs. The displays of graphs, equations, models, and statistics served as a testament to 91社区鈥檚 goal to achieve R2 status as a doctoral university with high research activity.
This event, organized and managed by the (OSPAR), is an annual opportunity to see, hear, and appreciate the breadth and depth of scholarship at the university. During fiscal year 2024, millions of dollars in grants were awarded to research initiatives at 91社区.
By the numbers:
- $12.5 million awarded in grants
- 54 awards received
- 52 percent of grants awarded from federal sources
- 42 percent of grants awarded from state sources
- 6 percent of grants awarded from other sources
- Eight awards were granted to first-time investigators
鈥淭oday we recognize the diverse research efforts of our faculty and staff,鈥� said Vice Provost for Research , in his address to attendees. 鈥淩esearch is not just about publishing papers or securing grants. It鈥檚 about asking the hard questions. It鈥檚 about the passion to explore, experiment, and innovate.鈥�
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