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The New York Academy of Sciences Partners with 2030 STEM on Inclusion in STEM Series
October 25, 2024
Promoting inclusive STEM classrooms, labs, and workspaces is just one part of The New York Academy of Sciences’ broader mission of advancing science for the public good. Published October 25, 2024 By Zamara ChoudharyProgram Manager, Education Numerous studies have demonstrated the value of a diverse workforce, especially the inclusion of people from underrepresented groups in the STEM fields. A diverse workforce brings multiple perspectives and ways of thinking. The result catalyzes innovation, promotes creativity, and...
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The New York Academy of Sciences’ Scientist-in-Residence Program Honored as a Finalist in the Education, Art, & Culture category for The 4th Annual Anthem Awards
October 21, 2024
New York, NY, October 21, 2024 – The New York Academy of Sciences announced that its Scientist-in-Residence program was named an Anthem Awards Finalist in the Education, Art, & Culture category in The 4th Annual Anthem Awards. In the Anthem Awards’ most competitive year, Scientist-in-Residence was short-listed from over 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries worldwide. “Through access to real-life scientists, the Scientist-in-Residence program at The New York Academy of Sciences has inspired public school...
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Advocating a Better Future for Postdocs
September 17, 2024
Blavatnik Regional Awards Finalist Nicole Lake, PhD, is now a strong advocate for postdoctoral researchers. She offers advice on how postdocs should advocate for one another. Published September 17, 2024 By Nicole Lake, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Yale Medical School2024 Blavatnik Regional Awards Finalist in Life Sciences As postdocs, we are not just passive participants in our journey. We are active shapers of our own experience. We must learn and apply a wide range of skills,...
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Self-Advocacy Played Important Role In My Journey
September 17, 2024
Blavatnik Regional Awards Laureate Raghavendra Pradyumna Pothukuchi, PhD, had to advocate for himself to find the right work-life balance. He offers advice so fellow postdocs can do the same. Published September 17, 2024 By Raghavendra Pradyumna Pothukuchi, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Yale University2024 Blavatnik Regional Awards Laureate in Physical Sciences & Engineering Raghavendra Pradyumna Pothukuchi, PhD, celebrates his wife's birthday with their two children. We all enjoy science and research, but it’s hard to deny that...
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A New Approach to Postdoc Work-Life Balance
September 17, 2024
Blavatnik Regional Awards Finalist Amy R. Strom, PhD, offers advice on the subtle differences postdocs must consider when finding work-life balance. Published September 17, 2024 By Amy R. Strom, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Princeton University2024 Blavatnik Regional Awards Finalist in Life Sciences Amy Strom and partner Akshay Tambe. Is work-life balance truly harder for postdocs than other professions? The short answer is yes, and there’s a reason you’ll find so many “How I Found Balance” articles...
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Assisting Dementia Patients with AI and AR
August 14, 2024
Winners of the Junior Academy Innovation Challenge Spring 2024: “Wearables” Sponsored by The New York Academy of Sciences Published August 14, 2024 By Nicole PopeAcademy Education Contributor Team members: Riya K. (India) (Team Lead), Shreeniket B. (United States), Sysha R. (India), Prakul P. (India), Tisha S. (India), Medha T. (United States) Dementia is a neurodegenerative condition that affects 55 million people worldwide and 1 in 10 people older than 65 in the United States, according...
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Students Make Sustainable Fashion Statement
August 14, 2024
Winners of the Junior Academy Innovation Challenge Spring 2024: “Circular Textiles” Sponsored by Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) Published August 14, 2024 By Nicole PopeAcademy Education Contributor Team members: Rachita J. (India) (Team Lead), Mariia H. (Ukraine), Sofía R. (Colombia), Alex B. (United States), Sylvia X. (United States), Altynay N. (Kazakhstan) Textiles and fashion are important sectors for the world economy but as demand increases, so do the environmental and human costs –...
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Improving Classroom Accessibility With AI
August 14, 2024
Winners of the Junior Academy Innovation Challenge Fall 2023: “Cognitive Classrooms” Sponsored by NEOM Published August 14, 2024 By Nicole PopeAcademy Education Contributor Team members: Dawik D. (Team Lead) (Qatar), Atharv K. (India), Anoushka T. (India), Abhay B. (India), Asmit B. (India), Jefferson L. (United States) Mentor: Aryan Chowdhary (India) 250 million children worldwide lack access to a decent education due to extreme poverty, child labor, or discrimination, according to data from the United Nations....
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Alternatives To Mineral Space Mining
August 14, 2024
Winners of the Junior Academy Innovation Challenge – Fall 2023 “Minerals of Technology” Sponsored by Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) Published August 14, 2024 By Nicole PopeAcademy Education Contributor Team members: Sriyash T. (Team Lead) (India), Radoslav K. (United States), Aarish K. (United States), Rehan S. (India), Aashritha T. (United States), Farhan M. (United States) For the “Minerals of Technology” Junior Academy Innovation Challenge, high school students were asked to come up with...
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The Environmental Benefits of Vertical Farming
August 14, 2024
Winners of the Junior Academy Innovation Challenge – Fall 2023 "Green Homes, Green Schools, Green Communities" Sponsored by The New York Academy of Sciences Published August 14, 2024 By Nicole PopeAcademy Education Contributor Team members: Iga P. (Team Lead) (Poland), Eliska B. (Slovakia), Alfiya K. (Kazakhstan), Ivanna V. (Ukraine), Linda M. (Slovakia), Nouha O. (Tunisia) Mentor: Adeola Akinsulure (Nigeria) In Fall 2023, The New York Academy of Sciences invited high school students from around the...