Who will you meet ?

Speaker

Debra Laefer, Ph.D

Professor

NYU Tandon School of Engineering With degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (MS, Ph.D.), NYU (MEng), and Columbia University (BS, BA), Prof. Debra Laefer has a wide-ranging background spanning from geotechnical and structural engineering to art history and historic preservation. Not surprisingly, Prof. Laefer’s work often stands at the cross-roads of technology creation and community values such as devising technical solutions for protecting architecturally significant buildings from sub-surface construction. As the density of her aerial remote sensing datasets continues to grow exponentially with time, Prof. Laefer and her Urban Modeling Group must help pioneer computationally efficient storage, querying, and visualization strategies that both harness distributed computing-based solutions and bridge the gap between data availability and its usability for the engineering community.

In her decade and a half as a faculty member in both the US and Europe, Prof. Laefer has served as the principal investigator for grants from a wide range of sponsors including the National Science Foundation, the US Federal Highway Administration, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, Science Foundation Ireland, and the European Research Council (including a €1.5 million single investigator award from the flagship ERC program for which she is the only civil engineer to have been funded in Ireland in the program’s 11 year history).

Prof. Laefer has authored over 160 peer-reviewed publications, been awarded 4 patents, and has supervised 15 doctoral and 20 Masters theses. Among many honors from IEEE, ISPRS, and other professional societies, the most notable is perhaps the 2016 commissioning and hanging of her portrait by the Royal Irish Academy as one of eight researchers selected for the Women on Walls project to celebrate Irish women in science and engineering. She currently helps form national research programs and policies in her governmental appointment to the Irish Research Council (2016-2020).
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Speaker

Leanna Kowallis

Director, Recruitment and Enrollment Marketing

NYU Tandon School of Engineering Leanna Kowallis is the Director of Recruitment and Enrollment Marketing at New York University Tandon School of Engineering, where she has dedicated over seven years to advancing the school’s graduate marketing and recruitment strategies. With extensive experience in international education and recruitment, Leanna previously held the position of Director of International Recruitment at Westminster College, where she led global initiatives for over seven years. Earlier in her career, she served as a Study Abroad Advisor and an Executive Aide in the Office of Advancement at George Washington University, contributing to the university’s international engagement and outreach efforts.

Leanna holds an MA in International Relations and Affairs from the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University and a BA in English Language and Literature from Brigham Young University. Based in Greater New York City, she brings over 15 years of expertise in higher education recruitment, marketing, and international relations.
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Who will you meet ?
speaker
Debra Laefer, Ph.D

Professor

NYU Tandon School of Engineering With degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (MS, Ph.D.), NYU (MEng), and Columbia University (BS, BA), Prof. Debra Laefer has a wide-ranging background spanning from geotechnical and structural engineering to art history and historic preservation. Not surprisingly, Prof. Laefer’s work often stands at the cross-roads of technology creation and community values such as devising technical solutions for protecting architecturally significant buildings from sub-surface construction. As the density of her aerial remote sensing datasets continues to grow exponentially with time, Prof. Laefer and her Urban Modeling Group must help pioneer computationally efficient storage, querying, and visualization strategies that both harness distributed computing-based solutions and bridge the gap between data availability and its usability for the engineering community.

In her decade and a half as a faculty member in both the US and Europe, Prof. Laefer has served as the principal investigator for grants from a wide range of sponsors including the National Science Foundation, the US Federal Highway Administration, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, Science Foundation Ireland, and the European Research Council (including a €1.5 million single investigator award from the flagship ERC program for which she is the only civil engineer to have been funded in Ireland in the program’s 11 year history).

Prof. Laefer has authored over 160 peer-reviewed publications, been awarded 4 patents, and has supervised 15 doctoral and 20 Masters theses. Among many honors from IEEE, ISPRS, and other professional societies, the most notable is perhaps the 2016 commissioning and hanging of her portrait by the Royal Irish Academy as one of eight researchers selected for the Women on Walls project to celebrate Irish women in science and engineering. She currently helps form national research programs and policies in her governmental appointment to the Irish Research Council (2016-2020).
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speaker
Leanna Kowallis

Director, Recruitment and Enrollment Marketing

NYU Tandon School of Engineering Leanna Kowallis is the Director of Recruitment and Enrollment Marketing at New York University Tandon School of Engineering, where she has dedicated over seven years to advancing the school’s graduate marketing and recruitment strategies. With extensive experience in international education and recruitment, Leanna previously held the position of Director of International Recruitment at Westminster College, where she led global initiatives for over seven years. Earlier in her career, she served as a Study Abroad Advisor and an Executive Aide in the Office of Advancement at George Washington University, contributing to the university’s international engagement and outreach efforts.

Leanna holds an MA in International Relations and Affairs from the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University and a BA in English Language and Literature from Brigham Young University. Based in Greater New York City, she brings over 15 years of expertise in higher education recruitment, marketing, and international relations.
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About the Masterclass

Join us for an exclusive webinar with the Admissions Director from NYU's Tandon School of Engineering to gain valuable insights into the university's renowned MS programs and the unique offerings of NYU Tandon. This session will cover essential details, from career opportunities and the visa process to eligibility requirements and curriculum insights across various programs. You’ll also get guidance on navigating the graduate admissions process, with specific strategies to make your application stand out in a competitive applicant pool. Whether you're interested in Computer Science, Engineering, or another technical field, you’ll learn how to highlight your strengths and align with Tandon’s values. <br><br> This session will also explore the major trends that have shaped the intersection of remote sensing, open data, and data integration over the past five decades, with a focus on both hardware and software innovations. Remote sensing technology, which involves gathering data about the Earth's surface from a distance, has evolved significantly, from early satellite imagery to modern high-resolution, real-time data streams. The session will examine how these technologies have been applied across industries, from environmental monitoring and agriculture to urban planning and disaster management, highlighting key shifts in their use and capabilities. <br><br> Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with NYU representatives and see how Tandon can shape your future!

What will you learn ?

Understanding the Admissions Process

Making the Most of Your Academic and Professional Background

Building a Holistic Application

Understanding NYU Tandon’s Unique Culture and Values

Future Trends and Innovations in Remote Sensing

Understanding the Admissions Process

Making the Most of Your Academic and Professional Background

Building a Holistic Application

Understanding NYU Tandon’s Unique Culture and Values

Future Trends and Innovations in Remote Sensing

Exclusive Benefits

Connection to NYU Tandon’s Values and Culture

Actionable Strategies for Application and Success

Networking and Access to Expert Insights

Insight into Cutting-Edge Technologies

Exclusive NYU-Tandon Scholarships from SEED Scholarship Fund for 5 awards covering up to $20,000 of your tuition fees.

Connection to NYU Tandon’s Values and Culture

Actionable Strategies for Application and Success

Networking and Access to Expert Insights

Insight into Cutting-Edge Technologies

Exclusive NYU-Tandon Scholarships from SEED Scholarship Fund for 5 awards covering up to $20,000 of your tuition fees.

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New York University | Tandon School of Engineering

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Founded in 1854, New York University - Tandon School of Engineering (NYU Tandon) is the second oldest private engineering and technology school in the United States. The schools main campus is in Brooklyn MetroTech Centre, an urban academic-industrial research park. NYU Tandon has been ranked #38 as the Best Global University and its top employers are Nordstrom, Microsoft, PwC, Amazon, Google, Oracle, EY, Deloitte, Apple, Goldman Sachs, and more. NYU graduate engineering programs exist in the fields of mechanical, civil, urban, industrial, electrical, computer, chemical, biomedical and financial engineering alongside programs in computer science, management of technology, cybersecurity, and integrated digital media. Our goal is to produce highly desirable graduates prepared for industry. This has led us to be one of the top ranked schools in the nation with regards to graduate employability, salary potential and return on investment.

Programs Offered

MS in Financial Engineering

MS in Transportation Management

MS in Civil Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Industrial Engineering

MS in Environmental Engineering

MS in Mechatronics and Robotics

MS in Mathematical Sciences

MS in Biotechnology & Entrepreneurship

MS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Chemical Engineering

MS in Cybersecurity

MS in Biomedical Engineering

MS in Applied Urban Science & Informatics

MS in Urban Infrastructure

MS in Computer Engineering

MS in Transportation Planning & Engineering

MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy

MS in Integrated Design & Media

MS in Construction Management

MS in Biotechnology

MS in Emerging Technologies

MS in Environmental Science

MS in Bioinformatics

MS in Management of Technology

MS in Computer Science

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The masterclass is absolutely free of charge to attend for prospective Master's & MBA aspirants! However since we have limited capacity, we encourage you to sign up as early as possible
You will get to learn about the programmes offered, application advice, career and scholarship opportunities directly from university representatives and admissions officers.
We will provide a recording (YouTube Link) of the webinar to registered attendees.
You can submit your questions through the webinar platform's Q&A feature. We will address as many questions as possible during the Q&A session.
The application fee waiver can be used for applying to the school. Instructions on how to redeem the application fee waiver will be provided to webinar attendees.
You will need a stable internet connection and a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) with a compatible web browser.

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