From students to professors to staff to alumni, the NYU Steinhardt experience can be found in the links below. You’ll find students discussing their lives and learning, faculty members presenting their research, classes discussing online projects, special messages for students, and much more. Read and interact! Where appropriate, please post a comment or question and let us know your thoughts.
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What To Eat by Marion Nestle (read all posts)
NYU Steinhardt faculty member Marion Nestle comments on current events the world of nutrition and food.
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Wal-Mart in action: a map!
Thanks to Andy Bellatti of Small Bites for sending the link to this most instructive “flowing” map of the growth of Wal-Mart across America from 1962 to 2007. Have some Jell-O from the previous post (see comments on it), sit back, and enjoy.
Published: Friday, October 10th 2008 02:04 PM -
Kraft’s excellent adventure: alcohol in Jell-O?
Thanks for Michele Simon of the alcohol industry watchdog, the Marin Institute, for telling me about Kraft’s creative idea for selling more Jell-O: mixed drinks. You have to be 21 or over to look at the site and, I guess, be 21 or over to eat Jell-O? Why do I think this will be a [...]
Published: Thursday, October 9th 2008 11:24 AM -
Campbell’s v. Progresso, continued
I’m fascinated by the “Soup Wars” (see previous post). The New York Times has a full-page ad today from Progresso: “Campbell’s has 95 soups made with MSG. Progresso has 26 delicious soups with no MSG (and more to come).” Then it adds in small print, “Except that which occurs naturally in yeast extract and vegetable [...]
Published: Wednesday, October 8th 2008 08:39 AM -
Be active!
The Department of Health and Human Services has just issued new guidelines for physical activity. They come with a guide for adults, a toolkit for community organizers, and research information for professionals. The approach is easy: some activity is better than none; more is better than less. Seems like good advice (but if you are [...]
Published: Wednesday, October 8th 2008 07:53 AM
Student Blog: Angelica Conway (read all posts)
Angelica is a Senior in Childhood Education/Early Childhood Education
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Alternative Breaks!
One component of NYU's Office of Student Activities is their Alternative Breaks program. Alternative Breaks is a national program (under the larger umbrella of Break Away) which provides students with alternative (drug/alcohol-free), direct service opportunities during their winter or spring...
Published: Friday, October 10th 2008 04:42 AM -
Film Suggestion
Two weeks ago I went with a few other RAs to go see Trouble the Water at the IFC. It is a film about Hurricane Katrina and the impact it had on the lives of so many people. It is...
Published: Friday, September 26th 2008 04:38 AM -
Amazing Weekend & a Different College Experience
After over three years in college and spending tons of time in Manhattan, I finally had the chance to get out and see what life is like in a different college setting. In doing so, I figured, why not experience...
Published: Tuesday, September 23rd 2008 05:33 AM -
Getting to Know my Residents
At the beginning of each semester, every RA at NYU is required to have BASE conversations with their residents. These are basically just informal 1-on-1 conversations in which both parties get to better know one another. We discuss what's going...
Published: Thursday, September 18th 2008 05:16 AM
CCTOP Blog (read all posts)
Information about NYU Steinhardt's Community College Transfer Opportunity Program
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CCTOP on the Road: 10/13-10/16
This will be a particularly busy week! Monday, 10/13: Columbus Day, but all NYU Administrative offices are open, so I’ll be here! Tuesday, 10/14: Housatonic Community College, Info sessions from 11:00-12:00 and from 12:00-1:00, Room A108-LH (Counseling Center) Wednesday, 10/15:...
Published: Thursday, October 9th 2008 05:39 PM -
Current Students: Dates to be aware of!
For anyone graduating at mid-year, remember that the filing deadline for January Graduation is FRIDAY, OCT. 3. The last day to declare a course pass/fail is Monday, OCT. 6. You won’t have classes on MONDAY, OCT.13 for Columbus Day, but...
Published: Wednesday, October 1st 2008 06:26 PM -
Attn: BMCC Students!
I have been having some problems with the BMCC student email system; if I try to email a student at their campus address, it gets refused as spam. This happens even when I am responding to one of your emails. ...
Published: Tuesday, September 30th 2008 05:42 PM -
CCTOP on the Road: 10/6 and 10/8
I’ll be traveling again on two days next week, so if I’m at your school, by all means, please come by! LaGuardia Community College: Monday, 10/6, 4:30-5:30, C-Building, room 261 Westchester Community College: Writing the College Application Essay workshop, Wednesday,...
Published: Tuesday, September 30th 2008 03:46 PM
Student Matters (read all posts)
Information about advisement, counseling, registration, and more from our Office of Student Affairs
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Senior Portraits
Class of '09: Planning to graduate in January or May? Would you like to purchase a portrait of you in a cap and gown to give to family and friends? We will offer the opportunity for you to take Senior...
Published: Tuesday, October 7th 2008 07:52 PM -
Survival Skills for Graduate Students -- Upcoming Workshops
Take advantage of these upcoming workshops: Getting Organized - How to get it all done! Time Management and figuring out how to get it all done. Tuesday, October 7 3:45 -4:45 pm Pless Hall, 3rd floor Research Skills for Graduate...
Published: Monday, September 29th 2008 07:49 PM -
Dissertation Filing Deadline, Formatting, and Dissertation Binders
DOCTORAL STUDENTS: Remember that the next dissertation filing deadline is Thursday, October 2, 2008. Any NYU Steinardt doctoral candidate planning to have final orals during the fall semester and graduate in January 2009 must meet this deadline. Please call me...
Published: Thursday, September 25th 2008 02:50 PM -
HBCU Student Exchange Program
The HBCU Student Exchange Program is sponsoring an Information Session, Monday, September 22nd, 2008 at 3:30 in Silver, Room 907. Please attend if you’d like to know more about this program!...
Published: Monday, September 22nd 2008 05:15 PM
This Week in Race (read all posts)
A project of Steinhardt faculty member Charlton McIlwain, TWIR features critical commentary on the language and images of race in American social and political life.
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Guest Blogger: Obama and Terrorists
THIS WEEK marks the first guest blog that we have posted. Ann Fisher is a senior political science [...]
Published: Tuesday, October 7th 2008 01:01 AM -
Here Comes the Scum
It is about to get nasty. With John McCain slipping quickly in the polls (both nationally and in ke[...]
Published: Friday, October 3rd 2008 03:34 PM -
Defining Our Role
In the past two years, we have received our fair share of critical comments. THIS WEEK, though, a n[...]
Published: Tuesday, September 23rd 2008 11:05 AM -
Willie Horton 2008: Republicans Go Racist Early
It took less than a week after the Republican National Convention for the racist attacks to hit the [...]
Published: Thursday, September 11th 2008 10:10 PM
Hacker Culture and Politics (read all posts)
A class blog for Media, Culture, and Communication's class on computer hackers being taught by Gabriella Coleman
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Counter Publics and Hackers
Counter Publics, Hackers, and Punks What is a Public? As stated by Michael Warner in Publics and Counterpublics, and reiterated in class on September 29, 2008, a public has the following characteristics: 1. “A public is self-organized… It exists by...
Published: Monday, October 6th 2008 05:35 PM -
Essay Question
So I just sent my students this question, which they have about a week to answer, though of course it is such a Large Question that it is not answerable in any definitive sense. But I bet it will provoke...
Published: Monday, October 6th 2008 12:03 AM -
The Rise of Intellectual Property
October 1st Our class spent much of September looking at early hackers and underground hackers. As we move to discuss free and open source software hackers, we needed to spend a little time learning the basics of copyright and other...
Published: Sunday, October 5th 2008 04:57 AM -
The evolution of the hacker
We began our Wednesday, September 24, class discussing how our previous perceptions of hackers are changing as we move further through our readings for the semester. Overwhelmingly, both those in the class who had no previous knowledge of the culture...
Published: Monday, September 29th 2008 01:22 PM
NYU Steinhardt Podcast (read all posts)
Special events and visiting lecturers from NYU Steinhardt
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The State of Education in America with Pedro Noguera
In this podcast, Steinhardt Professor Pedro Noguera discusses the The State of Education in America. Professor Noguera is the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Center for Urban Education. His research and academic work has focused on the equality of education for children from different backgrounds in public education.
Published: Tuesday, September 30th 2008 01:10 PM -
Applying models of neurobiology to preventive interventions for foster children
This episode features Research Scientist Philip Fisher speaking at NYU Steinhardt’s Institute for Human Development and Social Change. Dr. Fisher’s research is focused on the effects of early stress on the developing brain, and the plasticity of neural systems in response to environmental interventions.
Published: Wednesday, September 3rd 2008 07:14 PM -
Roger Rees at the NYU Steinhardt Shakespeare Forum
Award winning actor Roger Rees speaks at the NYU Steinhardt Shakespeare Forum to discuss the implications of producing and teaching Shakespeare in the 21st century.
Published: Thursday, May 8th 2008 11:42 AM -
The Seduction of Common Sense
A reading by Dr. Kevin Kumashiro from his book “The Seduction of Common Sense: How the Right Has Framed the Debate on America’s Schools.” He is joined by NYU Steinhardt professor Dr. Gary Anderson to discuss the book and how to reframe the debate around educational policy to a more positive effect.
Published: Tuesday, April 29th 2008 02:18 PM
The Culture Wars Room (read all posts)
A class blog for Sociology of Education's class on the culture wars being taught by Jonathan Zimmerman
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America...."a shining beacon on a hill"?
Hi class, Did anyone watch the presidential debates on Friday? What do you make of Obama's reference in his closing remarks to America as "a shining beacon on a hill"? Why would he invoke this Puritan adage? Do you think...
Published: Sunday, September 28th 2008 10:05 PM -
Patriot Rises to the Call in Crisis
"Until this fiscal fiasco is brought to its knees, there is but one course of action to undertake." Is Dr. Zimmerman REALLY proposing that we cancel class and go shopping??? Click here to read the article!...
Published: Wednesday, October 1st 2008 11:55 PM -
Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Tied to Obama Factor
"Could Senator Barack Obama’s popularity among black voters hurt gay couples in California who want to marry?" Click here and tell us what you think!...
Published: Wednesday, October 1st 2008 11:53 PM -
Protecting marriage to protect children
Marriage as a human institution is constantly evolving. But in all societies, marriage shapes the rights and obligations of parenthood. Click here to read the article! Can one be a liberal democrat and NOT support same-sex marriage??? What do you...
Published: Wednesday, October 1st 2008 11:53 PM
Student Blog: Jessica Jinn (read all posts)
Jessica is a Junior in Media, Culture, and Communication
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Class Discussion
...and I think to myself: Only in NYU.
Published: Sunday, September 28th 2008 07:55 PM -
Peanut Butter and Co
Now, I don't know about you guys, but I love, and I do mean love, Elvis's favorite sandwich: the peanut butter and banana sandwich. Ever since I learned about this sandwich by watching his documentary on the Travel Channel or something, I fell in love.
Published: Wednesday, September 17th 2008 02:52 AM -
New York (n): Land of the Statue of Liberty, Hope, and a hint of Self-Absorption
You've proved to be the place (yes, the place) for the college grad, starter-upper, wide-eyed dreamer, and bakery-lover.
Published: Saturday, September 6th 2008 05:30 PM -
Moving In...
I was able to connect for a little while to someone's wireless called "WeAreANiceFamily" (suspicious?) But after I sent an e-mail, my life failed to continue to work.
Published: Thursday, August 21st 2008 03:21 PM
Islam, Media, and the West (read all posts)
A class blog for Media, Culture, and Communication's Islam, Media, and The West class taught by Helga Tawil-Souri in Fall 2008
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EVENT: Reading/Discussion on 9/30
Reading and Discussion: Israel-Palestine: Beyond the Headllines with Alison Weir Moderated by Brian Drolet Tuesday, September 30, 2008 7:30 PM Free and Open to the Public Sponsored by Deep Dish TV and Arab and Middle Eastern Journalist Association, www.ameja.org. Alison...
Published: Thursday, September 25th 2008 11:56 AM -
Syllabus File
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Published: Wednesday, September 24th 2008 02:25 AM -
From the syllabus
In case you forget the point of your blog, what you're supposed to get done by when, what your deadlines are, etc.: Blog/ Public Journal = 40% • You are required to keep an on-going blog: a writing project of...
Published: Wednesday, September 24th 2008 02:21 AM -
Welcome
Everyone in this class has a blog up by now. In order to manage everyone's links, rather than go through Blackboard, I'm setting up a 'class blog'. You have all been access to publish/write on this blog - so that...
Published: Wednesday, September 24th 2008 03:09 AM
Research News (read all posts)
News about our academic research and grants
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ECT’s Shuchat Shaw Creates Web Video to Encourage Safe Sex Among Gay Men
Josh is a young gay man living in Manhattan who had unprotected sex – and according to research, his story is startlingly effective in motivating other gay men to have safer sex and to get tested for HIV. Josh...
Published: Friday, September 5th 2008 08:05 PM -
CHIBPS Team Investigates Recent Spike in HIV Infection among Young Men
Earlier this year, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released a sobering report about an increase in HIV infection rates among young men, age 13-29, who have sex with men. The 2006 incidence estimates...
Published: Friday, September 5th 2008 04:36 PM -
NYU Awarded $4.96 Million Grant from Jim Joseph Foundation
New York University will receive a grant of $4.96 million over six years for scholarships to support masters and doctoral students in Jewish education. The grant was awarded by the Jim Joseph Foundation, addressing a need to invest in training...
Published: Wednesday, June 25th 2008 08:58 PM -
Selling War to America, by Steinhardt's Terence P. Moran and Eugene Secunda
In Selling War to America, Steinhardt's Terence P. Moran and Eugene Secunda examine the history of presidential administrations' use of propaganda to sell the idea of war to the American public. Read more . . ....
Published: Tuesday, June 17th 2008 06:19 PM
Steinhardt Spotlights (read all posts)
Notable projects and news from NYU Steinhardt faculty, students, and staff.
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Ed Theatre’s Salvatore Wins Overall Excellence Award for a Play at NYC Fringe Festival
Joe Salvatore, a theatre artist and educator in Steinhardt’s Program in Educational Theatre, recently presented his play, III, at the 2008 New York International Fringe Festival. Following five packed-house performances at Greenwich Village’s Cherry Lane Theatre, the play received the...
Published: Thursday, September 4th 2008 06:30 PM -
Surprise Kiss Immortalizes Steinhardt Alum in Photo
Edith Shain (Steinhardt '47) was unexpectedly captured in one of history's most iconic photographs on August 14, 1945, the day the Japanese surrendered and World War II was officially over. Read about Edith Shain's appearance in this famous photo....
Published: Wednesday, June 18th 2008 08:10 PM -
Jeremijenko Profiled in NYU Alumni Magazine
NYU Alumni Magazine offers a profile of Natalie Jeremijenko, assistant professor of visual art at NYU Steinhardt. Jeremijenko is the founder of NYU's Environmental Health Clinic, which combines conceptual art with social activism. Read the Profile of Natalie Jeremijenko...
Published: Monday, June 16th 2008 09:38 PM -
Steinhardt Researchers Make Case for Keeping Children at Forefront of Immigration Debate
The recent book Learning a New Land: Immigrant Students in American Society (Harvard University Press) is the culmination of a five-year interdisciplinary study-the largest of its kind ever funded by the National Science Foundation's cultural anthropology division. Co-authors Carola...
Published: Wednesday, June 18th 2008 08:12 PM
Steinhardt Commentaries (read all posts)
Opinions and op-eds on timely issues from NYU Steinhardt Faculty.
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Dean Mary Brabeck: Putting Clinical Findings to Work in the Classroom
Since it now appears that the federal Higher Education Act will finally be reauthorized, it will soon be time to examine the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences. Grover J. "Russ" Whitehurst, who has transformed this grantmaking office...
Published: Monday, June 16th 2008 09:49 PM -
Charlton McIlwain: Clinton Veering Close to Racial Stereotypes
Many suspected that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's recent substance-over-mere-words attacks against Sen. Barack Obama smacked of desperation. Some expected these attacks to come to an end once Wisconsin had come and gone, giving the Clinton campaign its expected defeat there....
Published: Monday, June 16th 2008 09:45 PM -
Mitchell Stevens: An Admissions Race That's Already Won
Last month thousands of our best and brightest high-school students found out whether they had been accepted by early decision to the colleges of their choice. Each had spent weeks poring over application forms, polishing essays, and agonizing over where...
Published: Monday, June 16th 2008 09:46 PM
Science Education Lesson Plans (read all posts)
Recently posted lesson plans on different subjects for Science Education students to review, download, and comment
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ATP-ADP Cycle
ATP-ADP Cycle Feel free to comment on the lesson with any suggestions or modifications that you have made!...
Published: Wednesday, May 28th 2008 06:41 PM -
Genetics Role Play
Genetics Role Play Submission Form (.PDF) Genetics Role Play Lesson Plan (.DOC) Feel free to comment on the lesson with any suggestions or modifications that you have made!...
Published: Wednesday, May 28th 2008 06:32 PM -
Enzymes
Enzymes Feel free to comment on the lesson with any suggestions or modifications that you have made!...
Published: Thursday, May 22nd 2008 08:20 PM -
DNA Sequencing
DNA Sequencing Feel free to comment on the lesson with any suggestions or modifications that you have made!...
Published: Thursday, May 22nd 2008 08:16 PM
Education Policy Breakfasts - Video Podcast (read all posts)
This ongoing series introduces policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to complex questions on academic experience, policy, and outcomes.
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Gender, Schooling, and New York City
This session presents some of the strategies that NYC schools have implemented in response to the research on gender, particularly as it intersects with other aspects of students' lives, like race, ethnicity, class, parental status, and sexual orientation
Published: Thursday, May 8th 2008 07:55 AM -
Gender and Education: The Potential and Future of Public Single Sex Schools?
Do single sex schools provide academic advantages or no advantages to students? This talk will review the existing evidence on single sex schooling, and provide rationales for the value of single sex schools, especially among at risk youth.
Published: Thursday, May 8th 2008 07:45 AM -
Do Gender Differences in Academic Achievement Really Exist?
The role of gender in academic achievement is hotly contested. Are psychological gender differences large and widespread or small and diminishing? This talk will discuss evidence for the gender similarities hypothesis and consider the implications of contemporary findings. Featuring Marcia C. Linn, Professor of Development and Cognition, University of California, Berkeley and Joshua Aronson, Associate Professor of Applied Psychology, NYU Steinhardt.
Published: Tuesday, January 15th 2008 08:29 AM