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Study reveals causes behind banking crisis through analysis of cascading network failures
Researchers have revealed critical insights into how failures spread in interconnected networks, offering new strategies for managing systemic risks in various fields, from finance to infrastructure. Their paper, “Cascading Failures in Bipartite Networks with Directional Support Links,” appears in Physical Review E.
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Sandy Moore appointed as new director of university libraries at Yeshiva
Yeshiva University has announced the appointment of Sandy Moore as the new Director of University Libraries. Moore is returning to Yeshiva University, where she previously served as Head Librarian at Pollack Library.
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Jewish students transfer from Ivy League schools amid rising antisemitism
At 18, Ellie Nathan had her future mapped out: accepted early decision to Barnard College, she was set to pursue her pre-med dreams at an Ivy League school.
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Rabbi Meir Soloveichik joins U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
On July 10, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, Assistant Professor of Judaic Studies and Director of the Zahava and Moshael J. Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought at Yeshiva University, was appointed to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
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New York: New York County's basketball teams budget increases 6.7% in 2023
New York County's 11 colleges spent $6,982,079 on their basketball teams in 2023, a 6.7% increase over the previous year.
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College students in New York County received $3,211,841 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023
New York County's 12 universities paid $3,211,841 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Singapore integrates crypto education with emerging bitcoin casino industry
In the digital age, Singapore's educational landscape continues to evolve, emphasizing the importance of adapting to technological trends. One such phenomenon gaining traction is the integration of cryptocurrency, particularly in sectors like online gambling. This article delves into how education can shape the understanding and use of a Bitcoin casino, exploring the benefits and challenges presented by this innovative platform in Singapore.
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Algorithms aid stroke recovery by tracking body poses
Researchers have developed a series of algorithms using Siamese networks, a type of artificial intelligence, to better identify and track the body movements of stroke patients in order to assist in patient treatment and recovery. Their findings, outlined in the white paper, “Accurate Body Pose Matching for Individuals with Stroke Using Siamese Networks,” were presented in June at the IEEE/ACM international conference on Connected Health: Applications, Systems and Engineering Technologies (CHASE).
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New York: New York County's women's football budget the same as in 2023
Women's football teams from New York County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.
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How much did New York County spend on men's football teams in 2023?
Men's football teams from New York County received $7,133,939 during the 2023 season, up 7.4% from the previous year.
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PhD candidate Justyna Rzewinski to present on voting rights for justice-impacted individuals
Wurzweiler PhD candidate Justyna Rzewinski, LCSW, is scheduled to present via NASW-NYS on September 19, 2024. The workshop, titled "Beyond The Case Files: Service Providers Educating Justice Impacted Individuals On Their Right To Vote," will delve into the historical context of voting rights and its relevance to justice-impacted individuals and communities.
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PA student secures ER job after critical procedure
During one of Anthony Pagan’s clinical rounds at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in his last semester in the Katz School's M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, he was summoned by the attending physician to perform an ultrasound-guided intravenous procedure on an older man with a life-threatening bowel obstruction.
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Mary Beth Quaranta Morrissey assumes chairmanship of NYSBA Health Law Section
On June 1, 2024, Mary Beth Quaranta Morrissey, PhD, JD, MPH, assumed the role of Chair of the New York State Bar Association Health Law Section. The Health Law Section comprises over 900 New York State attorneys engaged in health law practice across the state.
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Yeshiva University president to sign AI ethics pledge at Hiroshima conference
Yeshiva University President Ari Berman to sign Rome Call for AI ethics at conference in Hiroshima
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Straus Center hosts annual summer seminars exploring Torah's intersection with Western thought
On June 20 and June 24, 2024, the Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought hosted its annual summer seminars for high school students, titled "Jewish and Western Texts in Conversation." This program allows high school students to spend a day studying with the Straus Center faculty and engaging with their peers on topics at the intersection of Torah and Western thought.
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Scholars discuss Menachem Begin’s legacy at Prague conference
The Association for Israel Studies, in collaboration with the European Association for Israel Studies, held its annual conference at Charles University in Prague from July 1 to 3, 2024. The event gathered scholars from Israel, North America, and Europe to discuss the latest research in Israel Studies and assess the political, strategic, cultural, and social situation of Israel post-October 7.
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2023: How much was spent on women’s basketball teams from New York County?
Women’s basketball teams from New York County received $3,592,572 during the 2023 season, up 16.7% from the previous year.
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New AI method filters out background noise from bird song recordings
Researchers have developed a method using powerful technology to remove unwanted noise from audio recordings of bird sounds.
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2023 sees New York County investing $3,389,507 in men’s basketball teams
Men’s basketball teams from New York County received $3,389,507 during the 2023 season, down 2.1% from the previous year.
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Study reveals rogue planets may become permanently trapped in sun's orbit
Objects from interstellar space, such as rogue planets and asteroids, can become permanently trapped in the Sun’s orbit due to the combined gravitational effects of the Sun and the Milky Way galaxy, according to a study by researchers at Katz School’s Mathematical Sciences program and NASA.