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

Washington Square News

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2 profs awarded for neuroscience and mathematics research

CAS professors SueYeon Chung and Jinyoung Park are among 126 researchers recognized by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor February 23, 2024

Two CAS professors, SueYeon Chung and Jinyoung Park, were named Sloan Research Fellows for their contributions in neuroscience and mathematics. The fellowship, awarded annually...

A headshot portrait of Wendy Suzuki is set against a light blue background.

New dean Wendy Suzuki wants to maximize brain power at CAS

In a Q&A with WSN, Wendy Suzuki shares how her passion for neuroscience will impact her new role as dean of NYU’s College of Arts & Science.
Bruna Horvath, Contributing Writer September 19, 2022

Wendy Suzuki, a professor of neuroscience and psychology at NYU’s Center for Neural Science, started as dean of the College of Arts & Science this month after 24 years as...

Founded by Derin Caglar, Sofra is a collective for student musicians to create and explore their passion for inventive artistry.

Derin Caglar: From Neuroscience to Music Collective

Anam-Cara Akashnie O'Brien, Contributing Writer March 26, 2018
Founded by Neuroscience major Derin Caglar, Sofra is a collective for student musicians to create and explore their passion for inventive artistry.
Eric Kandel, a Nobel laureate, spoke at NYU Skirball alongside other neuroscientists and artists about the intersection between art and science.

The Intersection of Neuroscience and Art

Inspired by the hand-drawn brain renderings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the father of neuroscience, NYU hosted a panel of esteemed artists and neuroscientists to discuss how the two fields overlap and ultimately contribute to each other.
Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor February 7, 2018
NYU hosted Nobel laureate Eric Kandel yesterday to discuss the intersection of art and science.
NYU professor, Wendy Suzuki, leads her students through a workout before each lecture.

Tell Your Brain to Hit the Weights

Mina Kaji, Contributing Writer February 16, 2016
Wendy Suzuki uses class time to exercise neuroscience students' minds and bodies.
Studies reveal that people who speak two languages are able to better focus with distractions.

Abu Dhabi Language Lab: Bilingual People Are Smarter

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 16, 2016
Neuroscience of Language Lab at NYUAD found that bilingual people's brains are better able to focus on specific tasks and tune out distracting stimuli.
Dr. Sacks was professor of Neurology at NYU School of Medicine.

In Memoriam: Oliver Sacks

Alex Bazeley, News Editor September 7, 2015
Oliver Sacks, famed neurologist and acclaimed author, passed away at 82 last week.
Jonathan Viventi explains how a brain interface is used.

Professor named MIT innovator, praised for brain research

Dhriti Tandon October 2, 2014
The Polytechnic School of Engineering’s assistant professor of computer and electrical engineering Jonathan Viventi earned a spot on MIT's "Top 35 Innovators under 35" list of 2014 for his research on electrical signals in the brain.
Professor awarded for fear research

Professor awarded for fear research

April 28, 2014
Joseph LeDoux, professor of neuroscience and psychology, received the William James Fellow Award from the Association for Psychological Science.
Professors awarded fellowship for contributions to science, research

Professors awarded fellowship for contributions to science, research

March 10, 2014
Two NYU professors won the Sloan Fellowship Award.