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Portrait of Tanay Govordhan

Bus Transportation App Puts Users First

Graphic design and media innovation student Tanay Govardhan knows the difficulty residents and tourists in Pune, India, face when using public bus transportation. So, for his senior thesis, he decided to tackle a public service project: creating a mobile app for bus riders.

Biotechnology Conference Explores New AI Frontiers in Healthcare

At the Fifth Annual Biotechnology Conference, attendees gathered to exchange innovative research and share ideas centered on the future of medicine and therapeutics through artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technologies.

Portrait of Sofoklis Sarellis

Symbol of Movement

Doctor of Physical Therapy student Sofoklis Sarellis is hard at work launching his athletic footwear company, Symbol.

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Students Get 鈥淚mmersed鈥 at Prestigious Hackathon

Graduate students from the Department of Digital Art and Design competed at MIT鈥檚 Reality Hackathon 2025, standing alongside teams from Meta, Snapchat, Harvard, and other top institutions.

91社区 students holding award

Engineering Student-Entrepreneurs Pitch Startups

College of Engineering and Computing Sciences students gathered at the 91社区 Business Incubator to present their startup companies鈥攁 unique culmination of one of the college鈥檚 newest experiential learning classes.

Portrait of Todd Cohen

Pioneering NYITCOM Cardiologist Recognized by the National Academy of Inventors

Todd J. Cohen, M.D., is one of 170 exceptional innovators elected to the organization鈥檚 2024 Class of Fellows. The fellowship is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors.

Portrait of Ghita Akkar

A Passion for Architecture

Growing up in Casablanca, Ghita Akkar (B.Arch. 鈥09) was impressed by the diverse architectural designs in the city. Knowing she wanted to pursue a career in architecture, she found her place at 91社区 and now owns her own firm.

91社区 student Ryan Ahmed sitting at a desk looking at a computer part

Riding the Brain Wave

When Ryan Ahmed鈥檚 father suffered a brain aneurysm, Ahmed sprang into action, developing earbuds that register brain activity. At 91社区, he has taken his idea even further.

Portrait of Deborah Verderame

A Leader in Architecture

Deboarh Verderame (B.Arch. 鈥83) is a proven leader in architecture, owning her own firm and having been recognized for her LEED-qualified projects.

Engineering Students Take Top Prizes at CREATE Symposium

College of Engineering and Computing Sciences students won top prizes for their inventions designed to assist those with developmental disabilities in their everyday tasks at work.