Inside Engineering

NESTS FlyOff Showcases Student Startups

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1st Place, Alfie Award: Aaron Ishal & John Saitram – FortiFund
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2nd Place: Alex Miller – Sustainable Buildings Group
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3rd Place: Egid Metalia – Properhub
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Audience Choice Award: Dhara Chandpara – Peace

Spring 2025 NESTS FlyOff Demo Day celebrates next generation of student entrepreneurs.

Back at Zebra Technologies: A Return to Innovation

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New York Tech students returned to Zebra Technologies for another deep dive into innovation, tech careers, and real-world engineering in action.

Dr. Ziqian (Cecilia) Dong Named 2025–2026 ELATES Fellow

Blog | Apr 30, 2025

Dr. Dong has been selected for the prestigious ELATES program, recognizing her leadership in engineering and dedication to advancing STEM education.

Students Certify Their Skills with SolidWorks

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New York Tech mechanical engineering students participate in a SolidWorks certification training led by industry experts from Dassault Systèmes.

Coding for a Cause at the United Engineering Hackathon

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Best Social Impact: Team SmartBins
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Best Use of Hardware: Team OpenVitals
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Best Presentation: Team Transit-for-All
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Best Innovation: Team Sustainify
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Over 14 hours of purposeful engineering under pressure—that’s how New York Tech students spent their Friday at the Spring 2025 United Engineering Hackathon, developing innovative solutions for real-world social challenges.

Students Crack the Code at ISC2 Capture the Flag Hack-A-Thon

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Students from nine colleges competed in a fast-paced cybersecurity hackathon hosted by ISC2 and New York Tech’s ETIC.

NESTS Students Shine at the Regional New York Business Plan Competition

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Two New York Tech student startups from the NESTS course advanced to the state finals of the New York Business Plan Competition.

Empowered at the 2025 NSBE National Convention: Networking, Learning, and Growing

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New York Tech students attended the 2025 NSBE Convention in Chicago, gaining valuable career connections, inspiration, and a deeper sense of community.

Engineers Week 2025: A Celebration of Innovation and Community

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From showcasing incredible talents to hands-on workshops, Engineers Week reinforced the role engineers play in shaping the world around us.

ETIC Inspires Hewlett High School's Roboboogie Team

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New York Tech’s ETIC hosted Hewlett High School’s Roboboogie team, offering mentorship, hands-on robotics insights, and inspiration for their future in STEM.