Tag: NYU
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The Academic Minute for 2024.09.30-2024.10.04
The Academic Minute from 9.30 – 10.04 Monday Radu Iovita – New York University Did Neanderthals Use Glue? Researchers Find Evidence that Sticks Radu Iovita is an archaeologist researching how ancient humans used technology to disperse through diverse environments and adapt to the harsh climatic changes of the last Ice Age. He has conducted fieldwork…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.09.30)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.09.30 Monday Radu Iovita, associate professor of anthropology, looks into how new discoveries by archaeologists are changing our view of Neanderthals. Tuesday Andrew Chang, Leon Levy postdoctoral fellow, asks how our brains differentiate between music and speech. Wednesday Katherine Compitus, clinical assistant professor at the Silver…
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The Academic Minute for 2024.05.27-2024.05.31
The Academic Minute from 5.27 – 5.31 Monday Ernesto Sagas – Colorado State University The Haitian Crisis and Foreign Intervention Dr. Ernesto Sagás is Professor of Ethnic Studies at Colorado State University. He has a Ph.D. in political science from University of Florida with a concentration in Latin American studies. Dr. Sagás is the author…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.05.27)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.05.27 Monday Ernesto Sagas, professor of ethnic studies at Colorado State University, looks at the complexities of the political situation in Haiti amidst the current crisis. Tuesday Sophia Tintori, postdoctoral associate in the biology department at New York University, heads to Chornobyl to find out what worms…
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Best Of Week on The Academic Minute (2022.12.26)
Best Of Week on The Academic Minute 2022.12.26 Monday, December 26th In our fifth most listened to segment of the year, Khurram Afridi, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Cornell University, examined how to charge electric cars more efficiently during Cornell University College of Engineering Week. Tuesday, December 27th In our…
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Shahrzad Goudarzi, New York University – Economic Inequality
On this Student Spotlight during New York University Week: Do Americans care about economic inequality? Shahrzad Goudarzi, doctoral candidate in psychology, looked to find out. Shahrzad Goudarzi is a fifth year doctoral student in New York University’s Department of Psychology. She grew up in Tehran, Iran, and received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of…
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Luis Rodriguez, New York University – Teacher Retention
On New York University Week: Teacher retention is a big issue in education. Luis Rodriguez, assistant professor of education leadership, looks into how teacher evaluation systems play a role in turnover. Luis A. Rodriguez is Assistant Professor of Education Leadership in the Department of Administration, Leadership, and Technology at NYU. Dr. Rodriguez’s research primarily investigates…
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Robert Seamans, New York University – The Impact of A.I. on the Human Workforce
On New York University Week: Will future artificial intelligence help or harm the human workforce? Robert Seamans, associate professor of management and organizations, weighs in. Robert Seamans (PhD, UC Berkeley) is an Associate Professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business where he teaches courses in game theory and strategy. Professor Seamans’ research focuses…
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Deborah Archer, New York University – Racial Inequality
On New York University Week: Racial discrimination can be hidden in less visible places. Deborah Archer, associate professor of clinical law, explores this statement. Deborah N. Archer is an Associate Professor of Clinical Law; Co-Faculty Director of the Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law; and Director of the Civil Rights Clinic at NYU School…
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Susan Malone, New York University – Variety in Exercises
On New York University Week: Should you change up your exercise routine? Susan Malone, assistant professor of nursing, determines if doing different types of exercise can help you not get bored. Susan Malone, PhD, is a senior research scientist at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Her research focuses on bridging research in behavioral, biological,…