Health

“Dysphagia Iron Chef” Competition Unites Students in New York City

Collaborative Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD) and Nutrition and Food Studies (NUTR) course brings on-campus and online students together for Iron Chef-style final project.

Helping Veterans Heal

Associate Professor Alisha Ali uses research-based evaluation to understand and improve the efficacy of a NYC-based trauma treatment program for veterans to re-conceptualize their world through Shakespeare’s verse.

Jameel Arts & Health Lab to Measure the Impact of the Arts on Health

With emphasis on equity, the Lab aims to radically improve global health through arts-related research and advocacy to drive policy implementation across 193 UN member states.

What Does an ‘R’ Sound Look Like?

A new speech therapy app helps kids facing persistent pronunciation challenges get "unstuck."

Virtual Reality Boxing Effective in Reducing Stress, Improving Cognitive Function in Adolescents

An NYU Steinhardt researcher studied the impact BOXVR on the Oculus Rift had on teens’ stress and anxiety levels, cognitive function, and enjoyment of exercise.

Student Spotlight: Jeanine Toussaint (Steinhardt '25)

Health inequities revealed by the pandemic inspired an aspiring cook to pursue a career in nutrition.

Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders Announces Inaugural Carol Hall Majzlin Award Winner

Cyn Perez (’23) has received the 2022 fellowship for Practicum III students.

Communicative Sciences and Disorders Comes Together Like Never Before

Department moves into new office and research space at 665 Broadway.

Emerita Professor of Nutrition and Food Studies Marion Nestle Publishes Memoir

“Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics” chronicles Nestle’s late-in-life career as a food studies pioneer and food politics expert and advocate.