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Bringing Science to Life with Artificial Intelligence
May 14, 2025
NYC teachers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform STEM education. The New York Academy of Sciences (the Academy) is supporting this effort. Published May 14, 2025 By Meghan Groome, PhDSenior Vice President, Education Image courtesy of shevchukandrey via stock.adobe.com. Since 2012, The New York Academy of Sciences' Scientist-in-Residence (SiR) program has paired STEM professionals with public school teachers across New York City to co-design and lead inquiry-based projects in the classroom. Created in partnership...
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Academy’s Soiree Recognizes Excellence in Science
May 12, 2025
It was an evening celebrating innovation, discovery, and leaders in science when The New York Academy of Sciences hosted its Spring Soirée at the University Club of New York Published May 12, 2025 By Nick FettyDigital Content Manager It was a full house for The New York Academy of Sciences' Spring Soirée, hosted at the University Club of New York. The inaugural Soiréewas a night to honor scientific excellence as several established and aspiring STEM...
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Jared Lipworth Honored for Advancing Science Comms
May 8, 2025
Jared Lipworth, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and head of HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, was recently recognized by The New York Academy of Sciences (the Academy) for outstanding contributions to science. Published May 8, 2025 By Nick FettyDigital Content Manager Jared Lipworth Creating scientific programming that engages general audiences is an art form. One skilled practitioner of that art form is Jared Lipworth, head of HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, who was recently recognized for his accomplishments with...
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From Battling “Deep Sea Monsters” to Conserving Them
May 6, 2025
“Battling Deep Sea Monsters” sounds like a synopsis of the classic novel by French writer Jules Verne, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas. Instead, it’s something that could have been listed on the resume of Robert Cushman Murphy, a fellow of The New York Academy of Sciences (the Academy) more than a century ago. Published May 6, 2025 By Nick FettyDigital Content Manager Image courtesy of the Brooklyn Eagle - May 24, 1925 via newspapers.com. Robert...
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Janet Tobias Recognized for Advancing Science Comms
May 5, 2025
Janet Tobias, winner of an Emmy and Peabody Award, was one of four Honorees recently recognized by The New York Academy of Sciences (the Academy) for outstanding contributions to science. Published May 5, 2025 By Nick FettyDigital Content Manager Janet Tobias Tobias, well-respected by her colleagues for her curiosity, tenacity, and passion for educating audiences about science, was presented with the 2025 Communicating Science Award during the Academy’s recent Spring Soirée, hosted at the University...
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2025 Laureates of the Prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in Israel Announced
May 1, 2025
Three scientists from Israeli universities will each be awarded US$100,000 for their groundbreaking scientific research. Jerusalem, May 6, 2025 – The Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and The New York Academy of Sciences announced today the Laureates of the prestigious 2025 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in Israel. This year’s Laureates, who will each receive US$100,000, are: Yonatan Stelzer, PhD (Life Sciences) – Weizmann Institute of Science – Recognized for breakthroughs...
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The Urgent Need for Attention Sanctuaries
April 11, 2025
The commodification of our attention in digital realms has been the focus of news reports, academic research, and even the hit Netflix series “Adolescence.” Researchers and activists are increasingly calling for spaces where we can escape the daily deluge of screen-based content. Published April 11, 2025 By Brooke ElliottEducation Communications Intern Image courtesy of reewungjunerr via stock.adobe.com. More than nine states have implemented rules about cell phone use in schools, and with good reason. Smartphones...
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Academy’s Past – A New Name for a New Era
April 8, 2025
The Lyceum of Natural History in the City of New York was renamed The New York Academy of Sciences (the Academy) in 1876 to better encapsulate the work and mission of the organization during this era of broad scientific discovery. Published April 8, 2025 By Nick FettyDigital Content Manager Mott Memorial Hall. Image courtesy of the New York Public Library. Mott Memorial Hall | 64 Madison Avenue | 1867-1878 The Lyceum of Natural History in...
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The UK’s Brightest Young Scientists Shine in London at the 2025 Blavatnik Awards
April 3, 2025
Three remarkable Laureates and six Finalists were recognized for their groundbreaking scientific discoveries during a gala at The Orangery, Kensington Palace, in London Published April 3, 2025 By Kamala MurthySenior Manager, Communications The 2025 Honorees of the Blavatnik Awards in the UK standing outside The Orangery at Kensington Palace. Each year, the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom celebrate the brightest young scientific minds across the UK. In 2025, three remarkable Laureates...
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One of Early America’s Engineering Marvels
March 26, 2025
One of the Academy’s earliest Honorary Members had an immense impact on transportation and economics in the United States during the 19th century. Published March 26, 2025 By Nick FettyDigital Content Manager DeWitt Clinton. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. DeWitt Clinton, one of The New York Academy of Sciences’ earliest Honorary Members, had a significant political, economic and social impact on New York City and state, though his contributions reverberated across the country. Clinton was...