The New York Academy of Sciences

As the New York Academy of Sciences enters its third century, Nicholas Dirks leads a remarkable organization supported by a skilled team and a diverse community of over 20,000 members. This network includes prominent figures from science, industry, academia, government, and public policy. By uniting these individuals, the Academy is addressing COVID-19 and other global issues, leveraging the best solutions that science, technology, and innovative thinkers can provide.

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Deepfakes and Democracy in the Digital Age - NYAS

Oct 8, 2024 | nyas.org

Using science to combat misinformation in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election will be crucial to ensuring democracy in the future.
Ethics and Equity: Navigating Inclusive Excellence in Healthcare and Health Research - NYAS

Oct 4, 2024 | nyas.org | Kristin Lam

March 25, 2025 | 8:35 AM - 6:10 PM ET Join us on March 25, 2025, for Ethics and Equity: Navigating Inclusive Excellence in Healthcare and Health Research. This one-day conference will explore critical issues in creating a more inclusive and equitable healthcare and research ecosystem. Critical discussions will build trust through representation by engaging
Have We Passed the Turing Test, and Should We Really be Trying? - NYAS

Aug 22, 2024 | nyas.org

The 70th anniversary of Alan Turing’s death invites us to ponder these and other questions. AI & Society Fellow Nitin Verma, PhD offers his perspective.
A More Scientific Approach to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Aug 13, 2024 | nyas.org | Nitin Verma

Blog Article Published August 13, 2024By Nitin Verma, PhDAI & Society FellowSavannah Thais, PhD, is an Associate Research Scientist in the Data Science Institute at Columbia University with a focus on machine learning.
Deepfakes and Democracy in the Age of AI - NYAS

Jun 25, 2024 | nyas.org

Join us on September 17 for a discussion with experts on AI’s impact on politics.
HPAI A(H5N1) Transmission Among Dairy Cattle in the U.S.

May 28, 2024 | nyas.org | Syra S. Madad |Jason Kindrachuk |Rick Bright

Blog Article Published May 28, 2024By Syra Madad, DHSc; Jason Kindrachuk, PhD; and Rick A. Bright, PhDRecent observations on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) have highlighted the virus’s transmission among dairy cattle in the United States.
Building Trust Through Transparency in Biorisk Management

May 13, 2024 | nyas.org | Syra S. Madad |Filippa Lentzos

Blog Article Note: The reflections in this blog are of Dr. Syra Madad and Dr. Filippa Lentzos and do not represent the viewpoints of TAG-RULS DUR, the World Health Organization or The New York Academy of Sciences.
Crossing Species: The Rising Threat of H5N1 Bird Flu in the U.S.

Apr 16, 2024 | nyas.org | Syra S. Madad |Jason Kindrachuk

Blog Article Published April 16, 2024By Syra Madad, D.H.Sc., M.Sc., MCP, CHEP and Jason Kindrachuk, PhDAvian influenza H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection that affects both domestic and wild birds, along with a wide array of other animals.
Mentorship - NYAS

Mar 13, 2024 | nyas.org

Why Mentor? Research has consistently shown that mentors play a crucial role in the journey from merely appreciating STEM to actively persisting in it. Mentors contribute by passing on their wisdom, shaping the next generation through support and encouragement. The New York Academy of Sciences, fueled by the energy and enthusiasm of its mentors, has
Supporting International Postdocs: “How can we make this place more like home?”

Aug 29, 2023 | nyas.org | Thiago Arzua

Even after doing this countless times before, I was still nervous waiting outside my advisor’s office to talk about some experiments that did not work. “What if they ask for more data than I have? What if I picked the wrong project?” These thoughts quickly devolve into something darker like: “Do I deserve to be here?