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- Scientists Teaching Science 2023 June 28 - August 29, 2023
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EventScientists Teaching Science 2023June 28 - August 29, 2023MoreAre you looking to gain teaching experience and learn how to develop your teaching philosophy. Look no further "Scientists Teaching Science" is the course for you. You will learn how to structure your curriculum and build an engaging classroom.
EventJune 8, 2023Explorations in Consciousness: Death, Psychedelics, and Mystical Experiences
MoreWhat is consciousness? Why are humans seemingly wired for these transcendent and meaning-making experiences? What happens to consciousness upon physical death? Are there common features in the variety of altered states of consciousness? This special one-day event features a notable group of international experts in neuroscience and resuscitation medicine, psychedelics, mystical and near-death experience research, the history of comparative religion and mythology, along with a first-hand account of a near-death experience.
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EventEureka Moments that Changed ScienceFebruary 11 - July 27, 2022MoreJoin the New York Academy of Sciences and Johnson & Johnson for a series of engaging and insightful webinars with extraordinary scientists whose discoveries have made a profound impact on human health.
The New York Academy of Sciences MagazineSustainable Solutions for the World's Dinner TableMoreA look at challenges and opportunities in food and nutrition science research.
eBriefingGrantsmanship and the Transition to Research IndependenceMoreAs university budgets shrink and external funding sources becoming more competitive, the ability to write successful research grants is more important than ever. In this eBriefing, learn strategies for effective grant writing, specifically applied to fellowship applications in biomedical fields.
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News Building Transformative Collaborations to Address Society's ChallengesMoreNow more than ever, it's clear that being able to collaborate across fields and borders is crucial for the advancement of science. Find out how our Members across sectors have built innovative cross-disciplinary teams.
News What Makes Human Milk Different and How Does it Help Developing Babies?MoreIt is understood that human milk provides benefits to babies as they develop, particularly in its ability to help protect babies from a variety of infections. But what is the mechanism that does the work to help keep babies healthy? Find out in this interview with Academy Member and Vanderbilt University Professor Steven Townsend.
News Finding a Common Research Language and a New Approach to Studying AgingMoreWhen three scientists working across different disciplines, universities, and continents teamed up as part of the Interstellar Initiative—an international mentorship program for early-career investigators—their first task was finding common ground. Find out how they did it and how their work might contribute to the study of aging.
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Program The Blavatnik Awards for Young ScientistsMoreThe Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists celebrate the achievements of extraordinary young scientists and engineers and accelerate innovation through unrestricted funding.
Program The Junior AcademyMoreThe Junior Academy introduces exceptional students to an online community where they gain access to best-in-class STEM resources and work together to solve real-world problems. STEM professionals mentor student teams during 60-day innovation challenges sponsored by industry-leading companies via Launchpad, our interactive challenge platform. Students and mentors can participate from anywhere in the world and have multiple challenges a year to choose from. Accepted students and mentors receive free membership to the New York Academy of Sciences!
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Urban Gardens Innovation Challenge in Rwanda, sponsored by Clifford ChanceMoreSponsored by the Clifford Chance Cornerstone Initiative, the Spring 2022 competition tasked students aged 13-17 from Kigali, the country’s capital, to use micro-gardening techniques to broaden access to nutritious food sources.
Marking Two Years, and Heading Toward 2050 — A Letter From Our PresidentMoreProfessor Nicholas Dirks marks his two-year anniversary with a look at how the Academy is fulfilling its mission in new ways.
Innovators in Science AwardMoreThe Innovators in Science Award recognizes a promising Early-Career Scientist's and an outstanding Senior Scientist's contributions to science in the therapeutic areas of Neuroscience, Regenerative Medicine, Rare Diseases, Gastroenterology, and Oncology, and is intended to support their commitment to innovative research.
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