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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

All content by Vaishnavi Girish
NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering campus in Brooklyn Commons in 2022. (Samson Tu for WSN)

Tandon researchers pioneer new fabrication technique for quantum devices

A breakthrough from the engineering school shows that ion beam etching can produce quantum devices with the same quality as standard chemical methods.
Vaishnavi Girish, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

Tandon researchers found a new way of etching critical pieces in quantum computing using ion beams that can match the quality of traditional chemical techniques, allowing engineers...

(Kevin Wu for WSN)

NYU researchers to help create antidepressants targeting the gut

Composed of scientists across North America, the team discovered that antidepressants would yield better results if they prioritized serotonin production in the intestines rather than the brain.
Vaishnavi Girish, Staff Writer April 29, 2025

Antidepressants that target serotonin levels in the gut could greatly improve treatment options for mood-related disorders, researchers from NYU and six other universities found...

(Kevin Wu for WSN)

NYU Langone introduces Amazon palm-scanning tech to hospitals

The medical center is the largest user of Amazon’s contactless identification technology, which increases security and diminishes the impact of staffing shortages at hospitals.
Vaishnavi Girish, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

NYU Langone Health has partnered with Amazon to install new palm-scanning sensors in its New York City hospitals that patients can use to identify themselves before appointments...

(Ray Qian for WSN)

NYU Abu Dhabi partners with Emirati tech company to further 6G research

Through this collaboration, students and faculty at the Abu Dhabi campus will be able to explore the advanced wireless cellular technology through internships and research opportunities.
Vaishnavi Girish, Contributing Writer February 11, 2025

NYU Abu Dhabi has partnered with one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United Arab Emirates to expand programming in wireless technology, allowing students and...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Tandon to improve emergency response times in Brooklyn with AI system

With the 3D simulation model, engineers aim to provide victims of car accidents with medical assistance as fast as possible, despite traffic congestion in urban areas.
Vaishnavi Girish, Contributing Writer February 4, 2025

Researchers at the Tandon School of Engineering will develop an artificial intelligence-powered simulation system that can design a virtual model of downtown Brooklyn to improve...