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Department of Occupational Therapy 2025 Faculty Highlights

Read on to learn about the highlights from the 2024-2025 academic year by the Department of Occupational Therapy faculty members.

Congratulations to the 2025 Steinhardt Graduation Award Winners from Occupational Therapy

Join us in congratulating the 2025 Steinhardt Graduation Award Recipients from the Department of Occupational Therapy at NYU.

Study Links Rising Suicidality Among Teen Girls to Increase in Identifying as LGBQ

Research from Professor of Economics and Education Policy Joseph Cimpian suggests that a larger proportion of female students are experiencing the pressures felt by LGBQ youth

Award Highlights Impact on Disability and Communication

Media, Culture, and Communication Associate Professor Mara Mills was recognized by the National Communication Association for outstanding achievement and enduring impact in disability and communication studies.

Steinhardt Presents Conference on the Mediterranean Diet and Gastrodiplomacy

“The Power of Food” examined traditional foods as a vital element of cultural identity and a bridge between nations.

Tami Altschuler Will Present a Poster at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention

Tami Altschuler will present a poster at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention.

Rehabilitation Sciences Student Tej Mehta Will Present at the Medical Rehabilitation Research Resource (MR3)

Tej Mehta, a PhD student in the Rehabilitation Sciences program at NYU, will present at the Medical Rehabilitation Research Resource (MR3) Network’s 4th Annual Scientific Retreat.