Tag: New York University
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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…
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Rachel Leshin, New York University – We Can Reduce Bias in Children – If It’s Causes are Explained
On New York University Week: Reducing bias in children is possible, if the causes are explained. Rachel Leshin, Ph. D. candidate in the psychology department, describes how. Rachel is a sixth-year PhD candidate at New York University in the psychology department. Her research falls at the intersection of three areas: social psychology, developmental psychology, and…
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Natalie Brito, New York University – Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Infant Gut Microbiome
On New York University Week: The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone, even infants. Natalie Brito, associate professor in the department of applied psychology, looks into the gut microbiome of those born during the pandemic. Dr. Natalie Brito is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, and…