Rice is the staple food for approximately 50% of the world’s population. The rice of the future must be cultivated using less water, less land, and under severe environmental stresses. Mapping the rice genome is a step toward attaining these goals. Researchers at NYU are using high performance computing resources to achieve the task.
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Computerized Creativity and Commentary
An entire floor dedicated to artistic expression, technological advancement, and social commentary was open to the public on Tuesday, May 15 and Wednesday, May 16, when the NYU Tisch School of the Arts hosted their bi-annual Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) show. The event offers ITP students the opportunity to present their completed works.
A Tiara Fit for Wonder Woman
Lynda Carter is best known for her starring role in the 1970s television series Wonder Woman. For the Met Gala, she wore a brilliant gold tiara reminiscent of the gold tiara she wore in her most famous role. The tiara that garnered so much press attention was created using the 3D modeling and printing resources of NYU’s LaGuardia Studio.
An App That Translates Voice and Sign Language
A team of students from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering recently built a prototype mobile app that translates spoken words into sign language to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing people. ARSL (Augmented Reality Sign Language) is part of Verizon’s Connected Futures challenge which, in partnership with NYC Media Lab, supports new media and technology projects from universities across New York City.
A Photographic History of Washington Square
Did you know there was a time when the NYU Physics Lab was heated by a potbelly stove in the middle of the classroom? Or that the majority of the University was at one time contained in a single building? You can take a trip through the history of Washington Square Park, NYU buildings, and the surrounding neighborhood by visiting the Washington Square Photo Collection.
NYU Sydney Embraces New Technology to Teach and Connect
In the five years that NYU Sydney has been welcoming students, local staff have crafted a unique learning environment in and outside the classroom. Opportunities to experiment with new applications and immersive technologies have become an integral element of the Sydney experience.
Tips for Searching NYU Email
Searching a large archive of email can yield unexpectedly limited results. The default search capability in NYU Mail may restrict results based on criteria you’re unaware it’s applying. This article details tips for more effectively searching your email by sender, attachment, label, and other criteria.
Protect Who You Are Online
Being a victim of identity theft can cause anxiety and frustration, but there are corrective and preventive steps you can take. Below are some precautions that can lessen your likelihood of becoming a victim of identity theft, as well as some steps you can take if you are the victim of identity theft.
From LaGuardia Studio to NYU Langone
Designating oneself as an organ donor is a familiar concept, but few people consider the prospect of donating their face to someone in need of a transplant. There’s a difficult aspect the families of potential donors must consider: How is their loved one returned to them? Previously, the solution was a silicone mask. Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez thought something better could be provided. NYU LaGuardia Studio was determined to provide it for him.
WIT: Empowering Women in Information Technology
There’s no shortage of chatter about the scarcity of women graduating from science, technology, engineering, and math programs and the low number of female workers in technology. In 2017, NYU launched Women in Information Technology to encourage women in IT-related professions at NYU to reach their fullest potential by connecting with co-workers and resources.