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Research shows how people perceive gender through speech

A study from researchers at the Acoustic Phonetics and Perception Lab (APPL) at NYU finds that using terminology such as “female” and “male” or “feminine” and “masculine” affects how people perceive gender when listening to a voice.
Areas of Study: Health

Study finds SNAP-eligible families less likely to buy fresh foods—and sweets—when grocery shopping online

Supported by a grant from Healthy Eating Research, the study found that 70% of shoppers were less likely to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as meat and seafood, when shopping online than in person.
Areas of Study: Health

Infant Brain Study Helps Make Case for a Universal US Paid Leave Policy

Research by Steinhardt’s Natalie Brito suggests that infants whose mothers received paid family leave showed greater brain activity in their first three months of life.
Areas of Study: Health

NYU Metro Center Represents at CUNY Neurodiversity Conference

ASD Nest Support Project team members Alexis Betancourt-Hart, Lauren Melissa Ellzey, and Molly Perez presented at the CUNY Neurodiversity Conference on Friday, March 18th.
Areas of Study: Health

How Radio Programming Can Fight Violent Extremism in West Africa

Research by Associate Professor Rezarta Bilali, shows that stories and narratives have the potential to address violent extremism.
Areas of Study: Health

An Atrium Named for Professor Marilyn Moffat Recognizes Her Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The named atrium is the highlight of a lifetime commitment to expanding opportunity within the physical therapy profession.
Areas of Study: Health

Food Studies Student Named James Beard Foundation National Scholar

Abby Katz is one of twelve individuals nationwide selected for her plans to pursue further education and build a better food future.
Areas of Study: Health

Research Aims to Clarify Swallowing Problems After Elective Spine Surgery

Dr. Sonja Molfenter in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders is collaborating with NYU Langone Health physicians to gather data through a 20-person pilot study.
Areas of Study: Health

Building Community around Culturally-Responsive Speech-Language Pathology

"The speech-language-hearing profession needs a different future that more accurately represents the multiply-braided identities of the people we serve."
Areas of Study: Health

Broadway Behind the Scenes: Alum Dr. Brittney Mims on Providing Physical Therapy for Performers

"I love the responsibility I have in helping my patients get back to doing what they love."
Areas of Study: Health
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