While there are many scientific and engineering considerations that need to be applied to the human settlement of outer space, author Erika Nesvold argues in her book that we mustn’t forget about the ethical and social justice dimensions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSp3ymEY
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For 200 years—since 1817—the Academy has brought together extraordinary people working at the frontiers of discovery. Among the oldest scientific organizations in the United States, it has become not only an enduring cultural institution in New York, but also one of the most significant organizations in the global scientific community. Throughout its history, the Academy's Membership has featured thinkers and innovators from all walks of life, including U.S. Presidents Jefferson and Monroe, Thomas Edison, Charles Darwin, Margaret Mead, and many more. Today, the Academy numbers over 20,000 Members in 100+ countries, with a President's Council that includes 36 Nobel Laureates, and a distinguished Board of Governors comprised of leaders from business, academia, and philanthropy. The mission of the New York Academy of Sciences is to drive innovative solutions to society's challenges by advancing scientific research, education and policy.
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Applications for the Junior Academy fall 2024 semester have been EXTENDED to July 8! ⚛️🏫 An exciting opportunity for students aged 13-17 with a passion for making a difference in the world through #STEM, the Junior Academy offers students the chance to work on 10-week challenges twice a year, while collaborating with peers from around the world to design innovative solutions to real-world problems in society 🌎 Don't miss your chance to join this free virtual program. Learn more & apply today: https://lnkd.in/eFJn4hsZ
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Remember the pure curiosity of asking questions and finding new answers? Give that feeling to middle school students around New York City by conducting engaging extracurricular activities with them throughout the school year. In partnership with the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, the Academy recruits STEM professionals to act as mentors in the Afterschool STEM Mentoring Program (ASMP). ASMP mentors are placed at one of our many afterschool sites around New York City. Since our launch in 2010, we have placed over 1,000 scientists into afterschool programs all over the NYC area and inspired 15,000+ students! Apply to be STEM mentor: https://lnkd.in/erc5vbev
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Last chance to apply! Now more than ever, dedicated and passionate civic leaders are needed to serve our community 🙌 The Academy has partnered with NYC Civic Corps (NYC Service) and is currently recruiting for two positions to help support our NYC-based education programs. Apply to begin a full-time AmeriCorps service year with us starting in September as a Mentor Coordinator for Afterschool Programs or Mentor Coordinator for In-School Support! Accepting applications until June 30. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ecF4zyVU
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We are pleased to congratulate Jack Major of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai on joining the 2024 cohort of #LeonLevyScholars in partnership with the Leon Levy Foundation! Recipients of the Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience will participate in a multi-year postdoctoral program to advance their careers toward becoming independent principal investigators. Learn more about Jack and meet each of the Scholars in our latest press release. 👏 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9ftmX-v
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Presenting the winners of the inaugural edition of the Tata Transformation Prize, designed and developed by Tata Group in collaboration with The New York Academy of Sciences. 👏 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezY8Axzf
Celebrating Pathbreaking Research | Tata Group
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The Academy is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 15th Annual Machine Learning Symposium! Join us on October 18 for a day of cutting-edge discussions and presentations on the latest advancements in machine learning. This symposium will feature keynote presentations from industry leaders, short talks from early-career investigators, and poster presentations highlighting innovative research. Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing or submit an abstract: https://lnkd.in/eB6sBDNf
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Dario Gil, a member of the Academy's Board of Governors and Senior Vice President and Director of Research at IBM, was featured on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast, discussing technology's role in innovation. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/euJ8mKsW
Dario Gil: Visionary IBM Chief of Research - Guy Kawasaki
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Winners of the 2024 Innovators in Science Award, sponsored by Takeda, include a biomedical engineer from Columbia University and an immunologist from Washington University in St. Louis. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ggpNqM5M
Celebrating the 2024 Innovators in Science Award
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Don't miss it! Our Authors at the Academy Series continues on July 16! 📚 Join us in NYC or virtually for our next event in the series, featuring author and professor of theoretical physics at Imperial College London, Claudia de Rham! Joined by the Academy’s Chief Scientific Officer Brooke Grindlinger, the pair will host an intimate discussion delving into the hidden facets of gravity’s true nature—and de Rham’s new book, The Beauty of Falling: A Life in Pursuit of Gravity. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eNrZw6NS