Tag: New York University
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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,…
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Dana Burde, NYU – Early Education in Afghanistan
In a recent interview, Dana Burde discussed her studies focusing on community-based schools in Afghanistan. An assistant professor of international education at New York University, Dr. Dana Burde is working to help improve the way Afghan children are educated. Dana Burde is an assistant professor of international education at New York University’s Steinhardt School of…