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Viswanathan Publishes Paper

By On March 31, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Rajalakshmi Viswanathan, professor of chemistry and co-chair of the department of chemistry at Yeshiva College, published “Protein Binding Supersites” on Science Trends. As she explained, “Communication between protein molecules is important for many biological processes. Proteins are very large molecules with thousands of atoms. It is, therefore, […]

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Flaherty Receives Award

By On March 31, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Hanni Flaherty, clinical assistant professor in the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, has been recognized by the National Association of Social Workers—NYC Chapter as a Sapphire Leader for her exemplary service and contributions to the social work profession. She received her award at the 12th Annual Leadership […]

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Steinhauer Helps Correct the Record

By On March 29, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Josefa Steinhauer, associate professor of biology, adapted a lecture on vaccines she had created for the Yeshiva College Core science course, The Natural World, for a public talk on vaccines at Nerd Nite.

The editor at the New York Times saw that public talk and invited her to be a consultant […]

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Fine Reviews, is Reviewed and Speaks

By On March 29, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Steve Fine, Churgin Professor of Jewish History and director of the Center for Israel Studies, reviewed Dr. Karen Stern’s Writing on the Wall: Graffiti and the Forgotten Jews of Antiquity (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2018) for Reading Religion (a publication of the American Academy of Religion).

In […]

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Maitra Presents Keynote Address

By On March 29, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Radhashree Maitra, associate professor in the biology department of Yeshiva College, was the keynote speaker at the International Conference On Biomarkers in London, United Kingdom, from March 11-12, 2019.

She was invited to deliver keynote speech based on her recent publications on colorectal cancer biomarkers and poster presentations at meetings with the American […]

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Levine Lectures on Joseph, Daniel, Mordechai and Esther

By On March 28, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Michelle Levine, associate professor of Bible at Stern College for Women, presented lectures for the holiday of Purim.

For the first lecture, “Joseph, Daniel, Mordechai and Esther: Heroes in Exile, Role Models for Our Times,” delivered at Congregation Ohab Zedek of Belle Harbor, New York, she presented a comparative analysis of biblical […]

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DeLazzero on Religious Writing

By On March 28, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Catherine DeLazzero, clinical associate professor of writing at the Katz School of Science and Health, delivered the Mead Swing Lecture called “A Religious Ethical Approach to Writing” on March 6, 2019, at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio.

In the lecture, she described components of a religious ethical approach to writing, […]

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Prout Produces a Webinar, Papers and Interviews

By On March 25, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Tracy Prout, assistant professor of psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, has been busy.

Interviews
Dr. Prout recorded several interviews with The Austen Riggs Center, a therapeutic community which promotes resilience and self-direction in those with complex psychiatric problems. She spoke about her path to teaching and […]

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Blekher Speaks at Three Events

By On March 25, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Maria Blekher, professor of digital strategies and director of both the YU Innovation Lab and the MS in Digital Marketing and Media at the Katz School of Science and Health spoke about “Israel Top Tech Trends” at a private gathering on Monday, March 18, 2019. She covered […]

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Felsen Leads Seminar on Holocaust Trauma

By On March 14, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Irit Felsen, adjunct professor at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, is a co-chair of the trauma group of the NGO on Mental Health in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations and a researcher with the Yale University Trauma Study Group. She has a particular interest in survivors of trauma, and […]

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