Tag: New York University
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Kelly Daly, New York University – Overcoming Dental Fear
On New York University Week: Does anyone like going to the dentist? Kelly Daly, assistant research scientist at the Family Translational Research Group at the College of Dentistry, delves into how to get over your fear of going to get your teeth cleaned. Kelly Daly, PhD, is an assistant research scientist at the Family Translational…
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Daphna Harel, New York University – Depression Assessments Reliable Across Technology, Setting, and Type
On New York University Week: Receiving a diagnosis can be done from behind a computer screen, but is it as reliable as an in-person visit? Daphna Harel, associate professor of applied statistics, explores this question. Daphna Harel is an Associate Professor of Applied Statistics at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at…
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Anasse Bari, New York University – Can a World Cup Run Drive Interest in a Nation?
On New York University Week: Does a nation stand to benefit as a whole when their national sports team succeeds on a global stage? Anasse Bari, professor at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, digs into the data. Prof. Anasse Bari is an award-winning professor of Computer Science at New York University’s Courant Institute of…
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Claudia Passos-Ferreira, New York University – Are Newborn Babies Conscious?
On New York University Week: When does consciousness start for newborns? Claudia Passos-Ferreira, assistant professor of bioethics, considers this question. Claudia Passos-Ferreira is Assistant Professor of Bioethics at New York University’s School of Global Public Health. She has a Ph.D. in Public Health from the State University of Rio de Janeiro and a second Ph.D.…
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Katherine Compitus, New York University – “Cow Cuddling” Mental Health Therapy Shows Promise
On New York University Week: Dogs aren’t the only animals that help out with therapy. Katherine Compitus, clinical assistant professor at the Silver School of Social Work, examines another. Katherine Compitus is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Silver School of Social Work and the Coordinator of the School’s Westchester and Rockland County, New York…
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Andrew Chang, New York University – Is It a Sound of Music…or of Speech?
On New York University Week: What is music and what is speech? Andrew Chang, Leon Levy postdoctoral fellow, asks our brains to listen in. Andrew Chang is postdoctoral fellow at New York University, supported by National Institute of Health and Leon Levy Scholarship in Neuroscience. He studies the neural mechanisms of auditory perception, and how…
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Sophia Tintori, New York University – What Chornobyl’s Worms Teach Us About DNA Damage
What can worms teach us about carcinogen exposure or chemotherapy? Sophia Tintori, postdoctoral associate in the biology department at New York University, heads to Chornobyl to find out. Sophia Tintori is a postdoctoral associate in the Biology Department at New York University. She was trained in developmental biology, cell biology, and genetics at Brown University…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.02.12-2024.02.16
The Academic Minute from 2.12 – 2.16 Monday Anne Pezalla – Macalester College Gentle Parenting is Not-So-Gentle on Parents Dr. Pezalla’s expertise is in adolescent risk and resilience, social identities, family relationships, and narratives in health. Tuesday Laura Doering – University of Toronto Sexism and Ambiguity Laura Doering is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management…
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Andrei Cimpian, New York University – Parents and Mentors Perceive Less Chess Potential in Girls
Women still face discrimination in certain competitive games today. Andrei Cimpian, professor of psychology at New York University, looks into one. Dr. Andrei Cimpian is Professor of Psychology at New York University. His research investigates motivation and academic achievement, with a particular focus on how educational outcomes are shaped by gender and racial/ethnic stereotypes. Dr.…
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Laura Wherry, New York University – Immigrants and Postpartum Care in the United States
On New York University Week: Immigrant parents also need postpartum care in the United States, but it can be hard to come by. Laura Wherry, associate professor of economics and public service, discusses why. Laura Wherry’s primary area of research focuses on the changing role of the Medicaid program and its impact on access to…