Academics
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On the Shoulders of Giants: Going to a Research University
Going to a research university, like NYU, is a unique opportunity. As a student here, you are in the middle of cutting-edge progress.
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NYU History Students Bring Fresh Perspectives to the Past
The Historian, a student-run journal, highlights undergraduate students’ original historical research.
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NYU Trailblazers: Jessamyn Hatcher – “Fashion & Globalization”
This NYU Trailblazers session explains how can we work to make our globalized system of fashion more sustainable and more ethical.
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Physics Is the Foundation of Everything
And at NYU, you’ll find advanced research, superstar faculty, and a tight-knit community.
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Vertical Farming Takes Root at NYU’s Urban Food Lab
Experimental design, urban farming, and sustainability become one at NYU’s Urban Food Lab.
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Discover the Engineering Design Studio at NYU Abu Dhabi
Not every Engineering Design Studio can claim to have its own mascot but we can at NYU Abu Dhabi.
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NYU Brainiacs: A Showcase of Research at NYU
Discover the connection between your memory and sense of smell, learn how fish can swim in schools without crashing into each other, and explore the inner workings of bird migration.
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Sustainable Architecture at NYU Abu Dhabi
What will the houses of tomorrow look like? How can we construct them to ensure a sustainable future? A group of forward-thinking NYU Abu Dhabi students are figuring it out.
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In the Lab with David Fitch
Biology professor David Fitch welcomes student involvement in his research.
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Driven by the Future of Discovery
NYU has grown into the largest private research university in the United States. There's a reason for that.