Sustainable Solutions for the World's Dinner Table

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Announcing New Leadership for our Third Century: Dr. Nicholas Dirks
Reported by
Jerry Hultin, Chair, New York Academy of Sciences Board of Governors
Academy Board Chair Jerry Hultin welcomes Dr. Nicholas Dirks, Professor of History and Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley as the new President and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences.
An Important Message For Our Members: The Academy's Response to COVID-19
Reported by
Brooke Grindlinger, Ph.D.
Tackling the Biggest Challenges in Food and Nutrition Science
Reported by
Carina Storrs, Ph.D.
The New York Academy of Sciences nutrition team is becoming a center of reference on nutrition issues.
Old Mcdonald’s Farm Changed the Climate, but Agriculture Doesn’t Have to Be At Odds with the Environment
Reported by
Alan Dove, Ph.D.
Agriculture doesn’t have to be at odds with the environment
Is “Beyond Meat” Really the Next Sustainable Food Source?
Reported by
Sara Donnelly, Ph.D., NYAS Staff
Researchers are coming up with innovative ways to make plant-based meat more appealing to consumers.
Cannabis and Science
Reported by
Sonya Dougal, Ph.D., NYAS Staff
CBD has become the ingredient driving a billion-plus dollar market of consumer products.
Bred to Be Wild
Reported by
Carina Storrs, Ph.D., NYAS Contributor
Researchers are improving domestic crops by conserving their wild relatives.
Food Allergies are Getting Worse - Researching New Paradigms for Treatment
Reported by
Robert Birchard, NYAS Staff
Researching new paradigms for treatment.
Reducing the Nation’s Waste Line
Reported by
Charles Ward, NYAS Contributor
Creative ways in which researchers and entrepreneurs are working together to reduce the amount of organic waste in landfills.
How Nutrition Science is Ensuring a Healthy Start in Life
Reported by
Nicholette Zeliadt, Ph.D., NYAS Contributor
Addressing multiple micronutrient deficiencies in pregnant women and their babies.
Improving Birth Outcomes with Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation
Reported by
Saima Ahmed, M.Sc., NYAS Staff
New York Academy of Sciences Talent Showcase
Meet the honorees for this year’s Israel and U.K. Blavatnik Awards.
When Two Leaders Come Together, A Partnership Is Born
Reported by
Melanie Brickman Borchard, Ph.D., M.Sc., NYAS Staff
The New York Academy of Sciences and the Aspen Brain Institute celebrate a decade of collaboration.
Investing in Teachers Yields Smart Returns for Students
Reported by
Ravi Kumar S., NYAS Contributor
Investing in teachers yields smart returns for students.
The Case for Mentoring as a Pathway to Promote Student Interest in STEM
Reported by
Adrienne Umali, M.S.B.S., M.S.Ed., NYAS Staff
Building an Effective Network to Achieve Your Career Goals
Reported by
Srikant Iyer, Ph.D., NYAS Staff
Networking helps cultivate relationships that pave the path for our future. Find out what you can do to expand your network and strengthen your relationships with your peers and colleagues.
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