Steinhardt faculty are recognized for their notable research, innovative projects, distinguished grants and industry awards. Local, national, and international press regularly rely on Steinhardt faculty for their insight and expertise on today's most pressing issues. Below are a few highlights from our Steinhardt news-makers.
Media interested in learning more about our experts, please visit our expert guide and our expert video commentaries page. For additional media inquiries, please contact Courtney Bowe in the office of public affairs.
- "Steve Van Zandt, Grammy Museum Team Up to Put Rock in the Classroom." A press conference hosted by NYU Steinhardt announcing the partnership is mentioned. Los Angeles Times, 4/26/13.
- "5 Ways to Stress Less Over Finals." Lisa Young, professor of nutrition, offers tips to help students during finals. Ebony.com, 4/24/13.
- "Extra Help for Middle Schools Gains Traction." Michael Kieffer, associate professor at the NYU Steinhardt Department of Teaching and Learning, comments on the literacy problem among middle school students in New York. Schoolbook.com, 4/24/13.
- "Colleges as Country Clubs," an op-ed written by education historian Jonathan Zimmerman. The Christian Science Monitor, 4/21/13.
- "English-Learners and the New Science Standards." Okhee Lee, professor of teaching and learning, is referred to as "perhaps the best-known expert on ELLs and science learning." EdWeek.org, 4/10/13.
- "NYU Offers Degrees in Video Game Design." Christopher Hoadley, associate professor and co-director; digital media design for learning and educational communication and technology; is interviewed about MAGNET. Brooklyn Paper, 4/5/13.
- "With Legacy on His Mind, Mayor Adds More Schools." A study conducted by the Research Alliance for New York City Schools, is mentioned. New York Times, 4/3/13.
- "MJ Approved: Health and Fitness - Goodbye to Adult Acne." Study by Jennifer Burris, doctoral student in the department of nutrition, is featured. Burris is interviewed. Men's Journal, 3/14/13.
- "Judge Blocks Bans of Big Sodas." Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, comments. Time, 3/12/13.
- "New Yorkers and Business Gear Up for Soda Ban." Lisa Young, professor of nutrition, is interviewed. AmNY, 3/8/13.
- "Can a Math Museum Remedy 'Math Anxiety'." Rose Vukovic, professor of teaching and learning, is interviewed. WNYC's "The Takeaway," 3/7/13.
- "Study Finds Individual Withdrawal Won't Chance Facebook Policies." Laura Portwood-Stacer, assistant visiting professor of media, culture, and communication, comments on her recent Facebook withdrawal study. Washington Square News, 2/26/13.
- "NY1 Exclusive: School Community Outraged Over Math Problems That Reference Slaves Dying, Being Beaten." Charlton McIlwain, professor of media, culture, and communication is interviewed about a controversial math problem in schools. NY1, 2/22/13.
- "Does Eating Junk Food Make Your Skin Break Out? Diet May Help Control Acne After All, Say Researchers." Jennifer Burris, doctoral student in the department of nutrition, is featured in this article because of her recent study. New York Daily News, 2/20/13.
- "Jonathan Zimmerman: A History Lesson on Assassinations Illustrates the Challenge with Drones." History and Education Professor Jonathan Zimmerman writes about the controversy surrounding the recent drone strikes. Omaha World Herald, 2/18/13.
- "A New Swimsuit Issue Feature." Laura Portwood-Stace, assistant visiting professor of media, culture, and communication, is interviewed about the cultural impact magazines have on viewers. New York Times, 2/10/13.
- "NAACP Catches Heat for Opposing New York Large Soda Ban." Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, comments on the opposition to Mayor Bloomberg's soda cap by the NAACP and their corporate Coca-Cola sponsor. Los Angeles Times, 1/25/13.
- "For Obama's Second Term, Start Here." Susan Neuman, professor of teaching and learning, is mentioned for her study of neighborhoods in Philadelphia and their commitment to child education. New York Times,1/24/13.
- "Americans Want a Good Inauguration Show - Corporate Funding or Not." by education historian Jonathan Zimmerman, Zimmerman discusses the history of inauguration celebrations and how Americans now expect the glitz and glamour. The Christian Science Monitor, 1/18/13.
- "Newtown and the Reputation of the Teacher Profession." Mary Brabeck, dean of NYU Steinhardt, weighs in on the image of teachers and the profession in the wake of the Newtown school shooting. NBC New York, 1/15/13.
- "NY: Are Violent Video Games to Blame for Recent Gun Violence." In wake of the Newtown school shooting, Liel Leibovitz, professor of media, culture and communication is interviewed on the assumptions that video games attribute to violence. FIOS1, 1/12/13.
- "Dumping Facebook." Laura Portwood Stacer, professor of meda, culture, and communication is interviewed live about the new social network trend. HuffPostLive, 1/8/13.
- "What to do About School Shootings,” by Pedro Noguera, director of the Metro Center for Urban Education. Education Week, 12/18/12."Sandy Hook School Massacre: NRA’s Gun ‘Rights’ are a Fabrication of Modern Times, by Jonathan Zimmerman, professor of education history. The Christian Science Monitor, 12/18/12. "The Paper Trail Through History.” Ben Kafka and Lisa Gitelman, professors of media, culture, and communication, and new field "paperwork studies" are featured. New York Times, 12/16/12."Taking Back the Mic: Hip Hop as a Stem Learning Tool.” Martha Diaz, director of the Hip Hop Education Center, is interviewed. The Washington Post, 12/14/12. "Expiration Date: Just Guidelines?" Lisa Sasson, associate professor of food studies and nutrition, is interviewed. CBS Sunday Morning, 11/18/12."Eagles' Glenn Frey Teaches Songwriting; Talks Tour." NYU Steinhardt Vision Award Gala is mentioned. Student songwriters, Tiger Darrow, A.J. Smith, and Pete Wise are interviewed. Associated Press, 11/16/12."Petraeus and the Blackmail Myth," by education historian Jonathan Zimmerman. Los Angeles Times, 11/16/12."What Happens if Twinkies Really Do Go Away?" Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, comments. MyFoxNY.com, 11/16/12."An Eagle Pushes Students Onto the Stage at the Beacon." NYU Steinhardt Vision Award Gala is mentioned. Student songwriters, Tiger Darrow, A.J. Smith, and Pete Wise are interviewed. New York Times, 11/12/12."Long Day for a Professor Suspicious of Voting Machines." Mark Crispin Miller, professor of media, culture, and communications, and his long-held suspicious of voting machines, are featured. New York Times, 11/9/12."Caution Urged in Using "Value-Added" Evaluations." Sean Corcoran, professor of education economics, cited as "Who's Who" of value-added research. Ed Week, 10/25/12."Goodbye Affirmative Action." Robert Teranishi, director of the CAREProject, is interviewed. The Village Voice, 10/24/12."Beyond Charter Schools: Thinking About Public Education's Future," by Pedro Noguera, director of the Metro Center for Urban Education. Ed Week, 10/21/12.
"Report Tracks Student-Data System Usage." Findings from the latest study conducted by the Research Alliance for New York City Schools is highlighted. Wall Street Journal, 10/21/12. "The Politics of Reform in the Presidential Election," by Pedro Noguera, director of the Metro Center for Urban Education. Ed Week, 10/16/12."Classroom Yoga Helps Improve Behavior of Kids With Autism." Recent Study by Kristie Koenig, associate professor of occupational therapy, is highlighted. NPR.org “Shots,” 10/12/12.New York U. Turns to Free Site to Help Teach Computer Programming." Story highlights the Steinhardt Department of Media, Culture, and Communication's recent partnership with Codecademy. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 10/8/12. - "It's Not Me, It's You." Josh Aronson, associate professor of applied psychology, comments. New York Times, 10/7/12.
- "Media Shouldn't Dismss value of Romney, Presidential Debate," an op-ed by education historian Jonathan Zimmerman. Christian Science Monitor, 10/3/12.
- "Environmentalists Push for Plastic Ban and Paper Bag Charge in NYC." Howard Schiffman, visiting associate professor of environmental conservations education, is interviewed. WPIX11, 10/1/12.
- "Tony Conrad: ‘Doing the City: Urban Community Interventions.'" 80WSE’s latest exhibit, “Tony Conrad: Doing the City,” is featured. New York Times, 9/28/12"Smaller Sodas, Healthier Lives,” on op-ed by Lisa Young, adjunct professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health. New York Daily News, 9/27/12."NYU Experiments With Codecademy’s Online Hacker Lessons.” Steinhardt Department of Media, Culture, and Communication’s partnership with Codecademy is highlighted. Wired.com, 9/24/12."Board of Health Approves Bloomberg’s Controversial Soda Ban.” Lisa Young, adjunct professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, comments. Metro US, 9/13/12."What Role Should Government Play in Combating Obesity.” Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, comments. The Wall Street Journal, 9/18/12."Get Past Strike, Fix Chicago Schools,” written commentary by Pedro Noguera, director of the Metropolitan Center for Urban Education. CNN, 9/17/12."For Young Athletes, Good Reason to Break the Fast Food Habit.” Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, comments. Sarasota Herald Tribune, 9/14/12."What’s Missing from the Chicago Strike Debate,” written commentary by Pedro Noguera, director of the Metropolitan Center for Urban Education. The Nation, 9/14/12."A Taste of a Distant Home, Minus the Chopping.” Krishnendu Ray, chair of the department of nutrition, food studies, and public health, is interviewed. Wall Street Journal, 9/12/12.
- "September 11 and Human Rights,” an op-ed by Marita Sturken, chair of the department of media, culture, and communication, and Vassar Professor Katherine Hite. The Huffington Post, 9/11/12.
- "Student Loans: Debt for Life.” Richard Arum, education sociologist, comments. Businessweek.com, 9/6/12."A Losing Battle for Both Sides,” an op-ed by Education History Professor Jonathan Zimmerman. Philadelphia Inquirer, 8/30/12. "To Improve Comprehension, a School Tries Slowing Down." Learning Cultures Currciulum, developed by Cynthia McCallister, associate professor of education is featured. New York Times/WNYC Schoolbook, 8/28/12.
- "Viewers Don’t Want Conventional.” Susan Murray, associate professor of media, culture, and communication, explains that televised political conventions leave little to the imagination for viewers. New York Times, 8/27/12.
- "Teaching Colleges Remain Wary of Survey.” Dean Mary Brabeck questions methodology of National Council of Teacher Quality rankings. New York Times/WNYC Schoolbook, 8/22/12."Mormonism’s Jell-O Mold," an op-ed by Christy Spackman, doctoral student in the department of nutrition, food studies, and public health. Slate.com, 8/17/12."Room for Debate: Assess Schools Like Hospitals." Pedro Noguera, director of the Metro Center for Urban Education, comments. New York Times, 7/29/12.
- "In Mitt Romney’s Pro-America Rhetoric is Subtle Message that Barack Obama is Not." Charlton McIlwain, professor of media, culture, and communication, is interviewed. The Tampa Bay Times, 7/29/12.
- "Public Hearings on Sugary Drink Ban Gets an Overflowing Crowd." Commentary, by adjunct professor Dr. Lisa Young. The Huffington Post, 7/26/12.
- "Designers Going for Own Gold at Olympics." Nancy Deihl, director of costume studies, comments. Boston.com. 7/25/12.
- "Sandusky and Sexual Abuse: From Apathy to Panic,” an op-ed by Professor of Education History Jonathan Zimmerman. The Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/26/12.
- "Maximizing those Calories.” Nutrition expert Marion Nestle is interviewed. The Wall Street Journal, 6/22/12.
- "New York to Release Teacher Evaluations Without the Names or the Shame.” Education economist Sean Corcoran speaks out. The Christian Science Monitor, 6/22/12.
- "Photo-Overload: Everyone’s Taking Pics, but is Anyone Really Looking?” Susan Murray, associate professor of media, culture, and communication, comments. Globe and Mail, 6/23/12.
- "Boys and the Friendship Crisis.” The work of psychologist Niobe Way is highlighted. Chicago Tribune, 6/18/12.
- "Students Will Take Leading Role at New District 13 Middle School.” Learning Cultures, developed by Cynthia McCallister, associate professor of education. Gotham Schools, 6/15/12.