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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

NYU Tandon School of Engineering ( Photo by Alana Beyer)

More Action-Focused Language Improves Participation in STEM

A study which included 150 schools across all five boroughs found that female students’ interest in science increased when teachers used language that focuses on actions.
Bethany Allard, Staff Writer February 22, 2019

A new study released by researchers from NYU and Princeton University shows that asking young girls to “do science” rather than “be scientists” increases their likelihood...

Women pay more for transportation for safety reasons, such as taking a cab instead of the subway, a recent study found. (Photo by William Martin)

Transportation Costs Burden Women

Shanti Escalante, Contributing Writer November 26, 2018
NYU’s Rudin Center for Transportation finds that women spend more than men on transportation for safety reasons.
End Gender Barriers for Male Teachers

End Gender Barriers for Male Teachers

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer April 19, 2016
Fighting the outmoded stereotypes about male teachers will improve education for all students.
Double X: Americans should take wage gap seriously

Double X: Americans should take wage gap seriously

April 17, 2014
Given the prominent female presence in the workforce, women should not continue to accept reduced pay for equal work.

Pay inequity hurts female college graduates

April 16, 2014
This harsh reality is particularly applicable to NYU students, where the ratio of women to men on campus is three to two.