Spotlight on Education

Welcome to Spotlight on Education, celebrating teaching and learning and featuring news, events, student work, and faculty from the education division of NYIT School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Education. Contact myildiz@nyit.edu for more information.

Video: Protecting K-12 LGBTQ Students From Bullying

Feature | Oct 27, 2017

Daniel Cinotti, assistant professor of School Counseling, and Associate Director of Campus Life Justin Beauchamp discuss how educators can create a culture of safety and inclusivity for LGBTQ students.
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Faculty and Staff News and Accomplishments: Fall 2017

Feature | Oct 18, 2017

Read the most recent news and accomplishments from NYIT faculty and staff members.


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Q&A with Hui-Yin Hsu: Empowering Teachers Around the World

Feature | Oct 18, 2017

To coincide with World Teacher’s Day, NYIT hosted a panel discussion around this year’s theme—Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers.


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Students Flex Their Mechanical Muscle

Feature | Oct 17, 2017

At the Make Anything Robot Hackathon, students had the opportunity to build and program a robotic arm.


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John Gienau

Profile | Sep 26, 2017

John Gienau (M.S. ’13) is a high school physics teach by day, but on nights and weekends, he spends his time on the baseball field.
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President Foley Welcomes New Faculty and Honors Superstars

Feature | Sep 01, 2017

NYIT President Hank Foley welcomes new faculty members and recognizes the winners of the 2017 Presidential Excellence Awards.


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Luz Minaya Recognized as an Inspiring Leader in STEM

Feature | Jul 18, 2017

NYIT faculty member receives prestigious national award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.


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NYIT’s Minaya Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2017 Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award

News Release | Jul 18, 2017

Luz Minaya, director, Field Placement and Certification in NYIT School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Education, has received the 2017 Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.


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Faculty Accomplishments & News: Summer 2017

Feature | Jun 22, 2017

See the latest news from faculty members across NYIT's schools and campuses.


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Gabriela Rodriguez

Profile | Jun 05, 2017

Gabriela Rodruguez (B.S. '13) is one of only three employees in the press office in the Mexican Consulate in New York City and a lifelong tennis player.


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