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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

A new computer science program has been established at Tandon for those with no background experience to transition into computer science.

Tandon Provides Crash Course in Computer Science

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor February 14, 2017
The Tandon School of Engineering has a new Computer Science program that gives inexperienced students the tools to pursue a career in technology.
Some students at NYU Tandon have commented on the quality of their physics classes being much lower than those offered in CAS.

Tandon Researchers Develop Database to Reduce Crime and Incarceration

Mack DeGeurin, Contributing Writer February 7, 2017
Political groups at NYU weigh in on NYU student Trevor Hill's conversation with Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi.
On Friday, Feb. 3 the FDNY was called to Tandon's Rogers Hall  after a fire started because of demolition work taking place on the building.

This is Not a Drill: Fire Breaks Out at Tandon

Jemima McEvoy and Natasha Roy, News Editors February 3, 2017
A fire broke out at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering's Rogers Hall on Friday afternoon while a demolition crew was working on the building.

Fight Against Islamophobia Continues at Tandon Rally

Jemima McEvoy and Natasha Roy November 16, 2016
The Muslim Student Association held another rally in response to the vandalism at the Tandon campus.
YikYak allows users to post anonymous “Yaks” that others nearby can view on the app, but Professor Keith Ross found a way to strip away the anonymity.

Yik Yak Could Lose Anonymity

Faith Gates, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
A team of NYU professors discovered how to find the exact location of Yik Yak users.
MakerSpace opened on September 20th in Rogers Hall where students can create their own projects using 3D printers and laser cutters.

Tandon’s Newest Upgrade Helps Students Build the Future

Polina Buchak, Deputy Multimedia Editor October 3, 2016
Washington Square News took a look at NYU Tandon's new laboratory known as the MakerSpace.
The second graduating class of the Veteran Entrepreneur Training program along with faculty members.

Four Start-Ups Emerge From Tandon’s Veterans Entrepreneur Program

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor April 21, 2016
NYU's Veteran Entrepreneur Training Program graduated its second group of participants, creating 4 companies total.
CEO Seung Shin and Senior R&D Researcher Seung Anthony Lam started Ephemeral to provide tattoos without the commitment.

NYU Startup Makes Tattoos Commitment-Free

Kendall Levison, Features Editor April 18, 2016
A team of NYU students and alums are changing the tattoo industry with a new kind of ink.
In an effort to support women in STEM majors, Tandon has created a club called WESTM.

Tandon Continues to Take Stab at Combatting Gender Inequality in STEM

Shiva Darshan, Contributing Writer April 11, 2016
A Tandon initiative aims to keep women from abandoning STEM majors.
Researchers at NYU Langone have published a study going into depth about the ways in which a cancer cell can survive.

Tandon Investigates Fraudulent Housing Listings on Craigslist

Momachi Pabrai, Contributing Writer March 7, 2016
After researching over two million postings, NYU Tandon professors discovered that up to 55% of Craigslist listings are fraudulent.
NYU Students' Social Impact Project Empowers Women in Nepal

NYU Students’ Social Impact Project Empowers Women in Nepal

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer March 3, 2016
NYU's Professor Fayard lead a group of students to slums in Kathmandu, Nepal to implement a female leadership and empowerment pilot program.
NYU Tandon hosted the its largest hackathon event, resulting in 13 winners in four different tracks.

Biggest Hackathon in NYU History Results in 13 Winning Teams

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer February 22, 2016
WSN looks back at the NYU Dental Hackathon, which partnered with the Special Needs Society to help improve the quality of life for people suffering from disabilities.