Tag: New York University
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Cara Giovanetti, New York University – Dark Matter
On this Student Spotlight during New York University Week: How do you learn about something you can’t observe? Cara Giovanetti, Ph. D student in Physics, looks into this question. Cara Giovanetti is a third-year graduate student in the NYU physics department, working towards a Ph.D. after receiving a bachelor’s degree in physics from Princeton University. …
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Madalina Vlasceanu, New York University – Bias and A.I.
On New York University Week: Artificial intelligence unfortunately isn’t without bias. Madalina Vlasceanu, assistant professor of psychology, looks into why. Madalina Vlasceanu is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at New York University and director of the Collective Cognition Lab. Madalina obtained a PhD in Psychology and Neuroscience from Princeton University in 2021 and a BA…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.06.22)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.06.22 Monday, June 22nd Susan Malone, assistant professor of nursing, determines if doing different types of exercise can help you not get bored while being active. Tuesday, June 23rd Deborah Archer, associate professor of clinical law, explores how racial discrimination can be hidden in less visible places. Wednesday, June…
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Jennifer Pomeranz, New York University – State Laws Limit Local Control Over Food and Nutrition
Business interests are passing laws against public health interests. Jennifer Pomeranz, assistant professor of public health policy and management at New York University, discusses why state laws can be important for our health. Professor Jennifer Pomeranz is a public health lawyer who researches policy and legal options to address the food environment, obesity, products that…
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Amy Whitaker, New York University – Rethinking Artists as Investors
Should artists make more money for their work? Amy Whitaker, Assistant Professor of Visual Arts Administration at New York University, describes a way artists can keep paychecks coming after their artwork has already been sold. Amy Whitaker is a devoted teacher, mentor, and researcher at the intersections of art and business. At NYU, Amy teaches…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.10.01)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2018.10.01 Monday, October 1st Amy Whitaker of New York University examines if artists should retain equity in their works after they are sold. Tuesday, October 2nd Susanna Ashton of Clemson University explores the story on an enslaved person’s journey to freedom. Wednesday, October 3rd Angela Dassow of Carthage College…
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Monica Lewin, New York University – Blocking the Effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
On this Student Spotlight: Is there help on the way for those affected by fetal alcohol syndrome? Monica Lewin, PhD candidate in Neuroscience at New York University, examines how a drug to treat bipolar disease could have a positive side effect. Monica Lewin is a PhD candidate in Neuroscience at New York University. Her research…
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Alex Burmester, New York University – Working Memory
If you’re listening to this right now you’re using working memory. Alex Burmester, research associate in perception and memory at New York University, explores this type of memory. Alex is a postdoctoral researcher in the Fougnie lab at NYU Abu Dhabi. His research utilizes psychophysics, computational modeling, and neuroimaging to understand how humans remember visual…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.10.23)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.10.23 Monday, October 23rd Trevor Foulk of the University at Maryland explores whether abusive superiors also harm themselves while berating their subordinates. Tuesday, October 24th Matthew Loveless of the Center for Research and Social Progress delves into the misperceptions of inequality. Wednesday, October 25th Alex Burmester of New York University…
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Erin Godfrey, New York University – Civic Engagement Among Youth
Income equality is an important issue in our country. Erin Godfrey, Assistant Professor of Applied Psychology at New York University, delves into whether different age groups react the same way to this issue. Erin Godfrey is assistant professor of Applied Psychology in the Psychology and Social Intervention program in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Development,…