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Intro to Coding Summer Camp
August 14-25, 2017Students rising into 5th–8th grades will work alongside scientists from some of New York City's leading institutions in a range of hands-on activities to expand their skills in multiple STEM areas.
MoreEvent Targeting RNA Using Small Molecules September 26, 2017
This symposium will cover approaches for targeting RNA with small and large molecules. The relevance of RNA splicing, microRNA, and RNA repeat expansions to human disease, and novel approaches for selectively modulating RNA function will be discussed.
MoreEvent Second Annual Summit on Science Enablement for the SDGs: The Symposium October 17, 2017
The expansion of the Summit to a two-day event provides an opportunity to showcase the work of the Academy’s partners along their SDG journey; hear from the streams on their progress, next steps and critical issues; and frame the Summit with perspectives from the UN and civil society on the progress of science, technology and innovation in achieving the SDGs. The day is envisioned as a mix of plenaries, panels, breakouts and "lightening sessions" with ample time for networking with the attendees.
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eBriefing What International Scientists Should Know about Immigration and Travel
This eBriefing features a discussion on the implications of the White House's executive order on immigration.
MoreeBriefing Grantsmanship for Graduate Students and Postdocs: F30, F31, F32
In this eBriefing, graduate students and postdocs can learn tips for concise and persuasive writing, a skill not only vital in academia, but essential for any career path.
MoreeBriefing Editor's Guide to Writing and Publishing Your Paper
Publishing is critical to the scientific profession yet few opportunities exist for science PhDs to gain formal training in this area. A former editor for the Journal of Clinical Investigation provided an inside look into the editorial review process and how to present scientific results.
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News Stories of Inspiration, Innovation & Collaboration
Members from around the globe offer their perspective on how the Academy has influenced them.
MoreNews #WhereScienceLives: Aida Verdes
Meet a Member whose research and field work is shedding light on longstanding evolutionary questions.
MoreNews #IAmNYAS: Ethel Romm
Working in engineering and construction since World War II, Academy Member Ethel Romm brings a unique energy and perspective to our Lyceum Society.
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Program 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures
The 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures Program pairs motivated, enthusiastic female mentors with smart, STEM-focused high school girls from around the world, to help them develop essential 21st century skills.
MoreProgram The Junior Academy
The Junior Academy recruits STEM experts to coach teams of talented, highly motivated students as they compete in science & technology challenges sponsored by industry-leading companies. Students and mentors can participate from anywhere in the world, connecting with one another via Launchpad, our interactive challenge platform.
MoreInnovators in Science Award
The Innovators in Science Award, proudly sponsored by the Takeda Pharmaceutical Company recognizes a promising Early Career Scientist, and an outstanding Senior Scientist’s, contributions to science in the therapeutic areas of Neuroscience, Gastroenterology, Regenerative Medicine, and Oncology.
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Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences Special Issue: The Year in Cognitive Neuroscience (2017)
This is the tenth installment of the annual reviews series in cognitive neuroscience.
MoreAnnals of the New York Academy of Sciences Special Issue: Addiction Reviews
This is the eighth installment of the annual reviews series Addiction Reviews.
MoreAnnals of the New York Academy of Sciences Special Issue: Tight Junctions and Their Proteins I
The first of two special issues presenting reviews and original research on cellular tight junctions.
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Our Mission
For 200 years—since 1817—the Academy has brought together extraordinary people working at the frontiers of discovery. Among the oldest scientific organizations in the United States, it has become not only an enduring cultural institution in New York, but also one of the most significant organizations in the global scientific community.
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STEM Mentoring and Education Programs
1000 Girls, 1000 Futures
The 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures Program pairs motivated, enthusiastic female mentors with smart, STEM-focused high school girls from around the world, to help them develop essential 21st century skills.
The Junior Academy
The Junior Academy recruits STEM experts to coach teams of talented, highly motivated students as they compete in science & technology challenges sponsored by industry-leading companies. Students and mentors can participate from anywhere in the world, connecting with one another via Launchpad, our interactive challenge platform.
Think Big
Sponsored by United Technologies Corporation, this all-virtual mentoring program is designed to inspire and motivate the next generation of STEM talent through mentorship, skill development and networking. The program pairs successful STEM professionals with high potential students from around the world, to act as role models and "virtual mentors."
Next Scholars
The Next Scholars Program pairs female undergraduates with women in STEM fields through an online learning platform. Mentors work with Mentees (a.k.a. "Scholars") from across the United States to help them develop essential 21st century skills and advance their computer science literacy.
Afterschool STEM Mentoring
The Afterschool STEM Mentoring Program recruits graduate students, postdocs, and STEM professionals to mentor one afternoon a week in underserved 4th through 8th grade afterschool classrooms at organizations like the YMCA and the Boys and Girls Clubs.
Scientist-in-Residence
The Scientist-in-Residence program matches scientists with New York City public school teachers to bring scientific inquiry to life in the classroom. Scientists from all disciplines are welcome to apply. We highly encourage scientists and STEM professionals with expertise in computer science, software engineering, and information technology to apply.
Family Science Nights
Family Science Nights offer an opportunity to share your enthusiasm for STEM with middle school students and their families by leading interactive, hands-on activities. We host 5 Family Science nights annually, one in each borough of New York City, and it only requires a few hours to participate.
STEM Certification
In today's global information- and technology-driven economy, successful individuals must be both STEM literate and equipped with 21st-century skills. The STEM Certification Program addresses this need by reviewing and certifying materials aligned with our STEM Education Framework.
Member-to-Member Mentoring
Available exclusively to our Member community, Member-to-Member Mentoring is a self-directed mentoring program that matches early career scientists and engineers with experienced STEM professionals for advice and coaching.
AmeriCorps VISTA
The Academy is a proud partner of AmeriCorps VISTA, (Volunteer in Service to America), a federal program whose members dedicate one year of service to organizations and public agencies that create programs to combat poverty and empower individuals and communities.