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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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Letter to the Editor: ‘NYU Isn’t Representing Women in STEM’

A response from the dean of Tandon to a column about the school's efforts to promote gender equality and representation in STEM.
Jelena Kovačević, Contributing Writer December 29, 2018
A response from the dean of Tandon to a column about school pushes to promote gender equality in STEM.
NYU Isn’t Representing Women In STEM

NYU Isn’t Representing Women In STEM

The staggeringly low number of women in NYU’s STEM majors speaks to a bigger gender inequality problem at NYU.
Serena Vanchiro, Columnist December 3, 2018
The staggeringly low number of women in NYU’s STEM majors speaks to a bigger gender inequality problem at NYU.
Girls Who Code Isnt About Stealing Jobs From Men

Girls Who Code Isn’t About Stealing Jobs From Men

Serena Vanchiro, Columnist October 16, 2018
After a jarring conversation with a fellow Tandon student who invalidated the Girls Who Code movement, our columnist Serena aims to explain what the Girls Who Code movement is and what it isn't, while incorporating her own experience with the organization.
Rendering of the new tech hub that would sit between Palladium Hall and University Hall on 14th Street.

Union Square: Prepare to Welcome a Tech Hub

Sarah Jackson, News Editor August 26, 2018
A new high-rise tech hub was approved by City Council to be built in Union Square.
Do More for Women, NYU

Do More for Women, NYU

WSN Editorial Board January 24, 2018
NYU must ensure that women are not discouraged from pursuing their desired majors by working towards eliminating biases within fields.

Most Innovative

Women in Tandon's MakerSpace
Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor January 22, 2018
Tandon's MakerSpace houses tens of STEM-based clubs and innovations. With the increase of female students at Tandon, women are utilizing the space for their innovations.

Ananditha Raghunath

Coding a Better Future
Sayer Devlin, News Editor December 7, 2017
Ananditha Raghunath works relentlessly to make STEM a more inviting place for women, and for anyone else who is interested in learning to code.
Stop Toying With Gender Stereotypes

Stop Toying With Gender Stereotypes

Allison De La Bastida, Staff Writer November 30, 2017
We are molded into gender roles for the future just by the influence of the plastic items in our hands. This all stems from the idea that there has to be a defined line between girl toys and boy toys.
Gene Editing is the Way of the Future

Gene Editing is the Way of the Future

Henry Cohen, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
In the face of such awesome potential, there has understandably been several ethical and practical concerns over CRISPR’s application, and while some are more valid than others, none outweigh the world of good that can be achieved by embracing this technology.
Steinhardt received NSF grants for research in STEM fields and educational development.

National Science Foundation Grants NYU Steinhardt $4 Million in Grants

Alexandra Solovyeva, Contributing Writer September 13, 2017
NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development receive NSF grants for STEM research and educational development.
NYU Abu Dhabi Campus.

NYUAD Annual Hackathon

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor April 24, 2017
NYU Abu Dhabi hosted its sixth annual hackathon, focussing on projects that will enforce social change.
oSTEM, which stands for Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, is an international organization that supports the queer and trans community in the STEM fields. oSTEM at NYU Tandon School of Engineering also helps foster safe spaces on campus.

For All the QT’s in Science

Han Wang, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
oSTEM is an international organization that supports the Queer and Trans community in the STEM fields and works to create safe spaces on campus for these students.