On January 21, over 120 people from across the University came together for NYU’s first-ever IT “UnMeeting.” While it may have initially seemed like any other University-sponsored get together, when it was time to go over the agenda, it was immediately apparent things were going to be different.
IT Community
NYU Libraries Data Services: GIS Day at NYU
Geographic information systems (GIS) allow us to take spatial data from various sources, overlay map layers, analyze and model the data, and visualize the results in maps, reports, and charts. As a research institution, NYU has a growing community that is using GIS to gain new insights in a wide range of fields.
Teaching in a Networked Age
Clay Shirky explores the potential for digital tools to fundamentally change not only teaching, but academia at large. His talk was simultaneously a call to action and a reminder that although they can be helpful in connecting people, these tools are not a replacement for the face-to-face interactions.
Betaville: Engaging Students (and Communities)
One of the primary goals of the 2012 Teaching with Technology Conference was to inspire attendees with concrete examples of the innovative and effective ways that NYU instructors are enhancing their pedagogy with technology.
Video Games & the Future of Learning
Digital games have become an integral part of the daily lives of millions of individuals, and are increasingly recognized for their potential as environments for supporting learning.
Innovation & Inspiration at NYU’s 2012 Teaching with Technology Conference
NYU’s 2012 Teaching with Technology Conference showcased an impressive array of projects, conversation about effective ways to enhance teaching using technology, and facilitated conversations and collaborations between many of the more than 300 faculty, graduate students, and staff in attendance.
Where the City Meets the Sea
As NYU aspires to become a Global Network University, it faces challenges. How can we best offer advanced courses in the sciences at our global sites? How can we bridge the gap between instruction and research? How do we develop courses that relate to the specific locations yet have a global scope?
Stern’s Use of Paperless Technology a Success
Though many predicted a paperless age with the proliferation of computers, that promise has remained largely unrealized. However, with recent developments in mobile device and tablet technologies that enhance portability and improve interactivity with digital documents, the idea may at long last be nearing fruition.
Nobel Prize-Winning NYU Economics Professor Aided by HPC Services
On October 10th, 2011, professor Sargent and Princeton University professor Christopher Sims were honored by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences with the Noble Prize in Economics for “empirical research on cause and effect in the macroeconomy.”
The Summer Colloquium
Each summer, incoming NYU freshmen are typically given a reading assignment to serve as a shared intellectual experience. During Orientation Week, the book serves as a catalyst to stimulate student-faculty conversations under debate, such as multiculturalism, racism, immigration, or environmental ethics.