The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Queens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.
New research conducted by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health has revealed significant disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of postpartum depressive symptoms, as well as stark racial and ethnic inequities in the care provided to individuals experiencing these symptoms.The study, published in Health Affairs, was led by Jamie Daw, assistant professor of Health Policy and Management at Columbia Mailman School, and Sarah Haight, a doctoral candidate in epidemiology at the Gillings School. The research...
Columbia biomedical engineers have made a significant breakthrough in heart research by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The innovative tool, named BeatProfiler, promises to revolutionize the study and diagnosis of heart function. Developed by researchers at Columbia Engineering, BeatProfiler aims to streamline the analysis of heart cell function through the integration of AI and machine learning technologies."This is truly a transformative tool," expressed project leader Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, emphasizing the efficiency and accessibility of...
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Bronx County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.
St. John’s University in Queens, NY, came to a standstill on April 8 as skywatchers gathered on the Great Lawn to witness a celestial event that had not been seen in the New York City area for nearly a century. The total solar eclipse, which lasted from mid-afternoon until about 4 p.m., drew students, faculty, administrators, and staff who gathered behind protective glasses provided by the university."I actually have class in about a half-hour, but I wanted to come out to experience this," shared senior Giselle Abril, reflecting on the unique opportunity the university...
On February 19th, 2024, Yeshiva University’s chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society (AHS) hosted national security expert Dr. Michael Doran for its first event. Dr. Doran is a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., and he is the Director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at Hudson. He previously served as a senior director on the National Security Council under President Bush.Straus Scholars Yaakov Willner (YC ‘25) and Gavriel Buchwald (YC ‘26), respectively president and vice president of YU’s AHS chapter, organized the event...
The Gottesman Library at an unveiling on April 1st, 2024, introduced a new facility for students called the Digital Media Studio. The studio, situated on the fourth floor of the Mendel Gottesman Library Building, offers a range of cutting-edge equipment and resources for student use.Among the equipment available at the Digital Media Studio are a Dremel 3D printer, a RodeCaster Pro podcast mixing recorder & microphones, a JVC 4K video camera & green screen "virtual" studio backdrop, and two iMac computers with M3 processors. These iMac computers come equipped with various...
Yeshiva University has unveiled a collection of new Haggadot and Pesach-related publications for Passover 2024, created by YU faculty and students.Dr. Rona Novick, dean of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, described the focus of their yearly Haggadah companion, stating, "For preschoolers, the activities provide focus on journeys, the roadblocks that may delay us and the help we can depend on from G-d. For elementary school learners, there are games and prompts to explore how we deal with difficulty and how chesed [acts of kindness] can...
On April 9, 2024, St. John’s Law students showcased their dedication to public interest work by participating in the Spring Break Service Program, where they volunteered with various legal organizations to assist those in need.Lana Boiko-Kasyanchuk, a participant in the program, emphasized the value of the experience, stating, "It not only broadens horizons, but also deepens empathy and understanding of human struggles." This sentiment was echoed by Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz, the Public Interest Center Director, who highlighted the importance of exposing students to the...