We are research scientists, tech builders and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Speech-Language Pathology.
We are research scientists, tech builders and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Speech-Language Pathology.
We are a close-knit community that is international in reach and cosmopolitan by instinct, and in our individual diversity we find common cause with each other. We're deeply embedded in New York City’s rich professional and social milieu, with a vibrant campus life. The Katz School is where bold, purpose-driven people come to connect, create and explore.
Katz faculty, students and alumni are advancing scholarly knowledge and transforming lives through pioneering research, citywide initiatives, new technologies and innovative clinical diagnostics. In the lab, classroom and clinic, we lead with integrity, generosity and a commitment to making the world smarter, safer and healthier.
Home to innovative startups and advances in clinical health, New York City is where young health, science and tech professionals come to nurture a promising career. We leverage the city's economic, cultural and social dynamism through mentorships, networking and internships that provide endless possibilities for the next generation of change-makers and entrepreneurs.
At the Katz School’s Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health, students in the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence and M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship unveiled an ambitious solution to one of the most pressing problems in modern medicine: the lack of a centralized, comprehensive and accessible resource for rare diseases.
At the Katz School’s Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health, Ilana Rouhani, a student in the M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, presented a systematic review of the evidence surrounding one of the most pressing questions in chronic disease management: Can a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet outperform standard approaches in managing Type 2 diabetes?
Kasey Giordano enrolled in the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology not just with a dream but with a mission: To become an advocate for individuals with complex communication needs. Her belief in communication as a human right is deeply rooted.
By the time Ruby Pasupuleti, now a graduate of the M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, began her clinical rotation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, she had already carried a private grief for years—one that would shape her path in medicine and guide her every interaction with a patient.
The M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies has achieved a 100% pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) for the second straight year, recognizing the program’s rigorous curriculum, outstanding faculty and highly capable students who demonstrated their readiness for clinical practice by passing the exam on their first attempt.
For Alaa Etouni and Noah Newlon, both graduates of the M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, traveling to The Gambia on a medical mission was more than an opportunity to practice medicine, it was a transformative experience that deepened their understanding of global healthcare disparities, honed their clinical skills and reinforced their commitment to compassionate patient care.
A team of Katz School researchers has solved one of the biggest headaches in modern machine learning—how to make AI models that can adapt to new information without needing to start over from scratch—by developing a deep learning system that updates itself using new information about the world without retraining, and does so in a way that’s easier to understand.
At the Spring 2025 Graduate Computer Science and Engineering Research forum, the future of technology wasn’t merely on display—it was actively being built. In their research presentations, Katz School students showcased the kind of ingenuity, technical depth and ethical awareness that are not only rare in graduate education but transformative in the real world.
At the heart of the Katz School’s B.S. in Nursing is a transformative resource reshaping how future healthcare professionals are educated: the Nursing Simulation and Skills Center. Located within a sprawling 30,000-square-foot facility in the heart of New York City. The Simulation Center dedicates half its footprint—15,000 square feet—to an immersive, technology-rich learning environment that mirrors real-world healthcare settings.
A team of researchers has developed PolypSEAG-Net—a novel deep learning model that enhances polyp segmentation in colonoscopy images. Their work, recently presented at the ACM/IEEE International Conference on Connected Health, will contribute to the advancement of medical image analysis and colorectal cancer detection.
A team of Katz School researchers led by Dr. David Li, director of the M.S. in Data Analytics and Visualization developed a framework that significantly improves how AI understands “low-resource languages”—languages that lack the massive training datasets available for English, Spanish or Mandarin.
The Katz School’s M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology has secured a specialized training grant from the Parkinson Voice Project’s acclaimed SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program. This national training initiative will equip Katz School students across the United States with the knowledge, tools and clinical certification to treat hypokinetic dysarthria—a neuromotor speech disorder commonly associated with Parkinson’s disease that robs individuals of their voice, clarity and connection to the world.
A team of Katz School researchers unveiled a study introducing a novel game theory-driven framework that optimizes reward policies in the sharing economy, boosting user engagement and platform sustainability, at Johns Hopkins University in March.
Kayla Sullivan, who works at P.S. 124 Yung Wing Elementary School, helps students with articulation disorders, expressive and receptive language delays, and autism spectrum disorders. While she enjoys all aspects of speech pathology, she finds particular satisfaction in articulation therapy.
At the 2025 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference at Princeton University in March, Katz School researchers presented a study, “Automatic Teaching Platform on Vision Language Retrieval Augmented Generation (VL-RAG),” which introduces an AI-powered teaching system that integrates visual learning with dynamic, interactive content to enhance student comprehension and engagement.
At the 9th Workshop on Hamiltonian Systems and Related Topics, held at Kyoto University, Dr. Marian Gidea, director of the Katz School’s graduate program in mathematical sciences, presented novel research on instability in a model from celestial mechanics called the Elliptic Hill Four-Body Problem (EH4BP).
A recent Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders study co-authored by Dr. Marissa Barrera, director of the Katz School's M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and assistant dean of health sciences, explores the relationship between cognitive performance and the mismatch between physiological and perceived fall-risk in people with MS.
Abegail Farahan’s passion for speech-language pathology was born from the sounds of three languages echoing through her childhood home. Fluent in Russian, proficient in Farsi and Spanish and raised in a bilingual household hearing Russian and Persian influences, she knows firsthand the power and challenges of communication.
Dr. Christy Jared, a clinical associate professor, explored in her doctoral research study the lasting impact of childhood trauma on women’s health and well-being, offering critical insights into the connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and obesity in adult women.
The COVID-19 pandemic inspired Alissha Greer, a 2022 graduate of the Katz School’s M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, to write Pablo’s Pandemic, a children’s book that blends humor, heart and a powerful message about family and resilience during challenging times.
Read about Alissha and her children's book in the Katz School blog.
Researchers at the Katz School and New Jersey Institute of Technology argue that the key to unlocking the secrets of topological metals lies in advanced mathematical tools from the field of C*-algebras.
Five OT Doctorate alums, with the help of Dr. Amiya Waldman-Levi, director of scholarship and research of occupational therapy at the Katz School, they co-authored the article “Developing a Scholar-Practitioner Mindset: Grounded in Research Informed by Practice, Rooted in Care,” published in the AOTA OT Practice magazine in December.
In a recent study, “Mutual Information Reduction Techniques and its Applications in Feature Engineering,” researchers in the Graduate Department of Computer Science and Engineering explore which mutual information "features" matter most in machine learning models.
In November, two Katz School leaders—Aaron Ross, assistant dean for academic programs, and John Vivolo, executive director of academic operations and teaching and learning—explored the revolutionary potential of generative AI in their workshop, “Beyond Jarvis: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI,” at the Online Learning Consortium Accelerate 2024 conference in Orlando.
Advanced imaging and diagnostic tools could pave the way for more personalized and effective approaches to managing Multiple Sclerosis, according to a study co-authored by Dr. Marissa Barrera, program director of the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, and published in the Journal of Neurology.
Researchers in the Katz School’s Graduate Department of Computer Science and Engineering are turning to advanced tools like reinforcement learning—a type of machine learning that mimics decision-making in dynamic, uncertain environments—to probe consumer habits.
In an interprofessional practice seminar sponsored by the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, emphasized the importance of understanding various religious practices in providing culturally competent care.
In an event filled with pride and gratitude, 31 students of the M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies participated in a Completion Ceremony on December 17 at the Yeshiva University Museum. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in their journey toward becoming licensed healthcare providers.
In a study published in Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Dr. Edward Belbruno, a professor in the Katz School’s M.A. in Mathematics, delves deeply into the mysterious weak stability boundary, uncovering its fractal nature and its similarities to the famous Mandelbrot set.
The Department of Graduate Computer Science and Engineering recently hosted a dynamic presentation of graduate student research, showcasing innovative capstone projects, independent studies and other research initiatives in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics and Visualization.
Designing a great video game is a balancing act, especially in strategy games where the thrill often comes from tackling the unexpected. Whether it’s an enemy ambush or a rare loot drop, the element of surprise keeps players on their toes. But too much randomness can feel unfair, while too little can make a game predictable and boring. Enter the world of probability-driven game design, a method that introduces structured uncertainty into gameplay. A new framework introduced by Katz Schook researchers uses mathematical tools to strike this balance, creating levels that are not only engaging but varied and challenging.
Katz School faculty are at the forefront of innovative research that is addressing critical challenges across a range of disciplines, conducting pioneering studies and making presentations at prestigious conferences, showcasing their impact in both academic and applied fields.
With concentration becoming increasingly difficult to sustain in today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled environments, accurately monitoring people's focus is critical for boosting productivity, improving educational outcomes and supporting cognitive health.
Dr. Fredy Zypman, director of the Katz School’s M.A. in Physics, and several recent graduates have developed an advanced algorithm that uses scanning force microscopy to measure electric charges on nanoscale rings, a promising innovation that will benefit numerous fields.
Blending theory with hands-on practice, Joshua Rodriguez's new makerspace course on 3D printing has sparked excitement, challenging students to bridge scientific principles and practical design, all the while cultivating valuable career skills.
Dr. David Li, program director of the M.S. in Data Analytics and Visualization in the Graduate Department of Computer Science and Engineering, have proposed a novel data-driven framework grounded in probability theory and statistical analysis to change how Olympic performance is measured.
In the aftermath of the October 2023 attack on Israelis, Jewish occupational therapists from the Katz School and other universities gathered at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Inspire 2024 Annual Conference & Expo to reflect on how occupational therapy can address intergenerational trauma and promote diversity.
A team of researchers that includes Dr. Yucheng Xie, assistant professor in the Katz School’s Graduate Computer Science and Engineering, has developed a new technology called “mmPalm,” which uses millimeter wave signals to create an ubiquitous, low-effort authentication method through palm recognition.
Dr. Youshan Zhang, an assistant professor of artificial intelligence and computer science, has been awarded a $175,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for research aimed at improving cardiomegaly diagnosis in animals by the development of an innovative, AI-driven diagnostic tool.
A Katz School study has found that while a mother’s exposure to traumatic experiences can hinder her child’s psychological development, strong family relationships and involvement in play and leisure activities can help lessen these negative effects.
Natania Birnbaum, a 2024 graduate of the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, conducted a comprehensive survey of the available literature on duckweed biology, genetics and cultivation methods, as well as an investigation into the major companies in the industry and economic projections for the future of the duckweed market.
Founded this fall by Opeyemi Adebanke Ajayi and several classmates, KASA has quickly become a vital support network for over 100 African students who call the Katz School home. KASA helps with everything from airport pickups to securing first month’s rent, academic and professional mentorship, and camaraderie—easing students' transition to life in New York City.
A vibrant community of researchers and industry professionals explored cutting-edge developments in digital data processing technologies at the IEEE 4th International Conference on Digital Data Processing, hosted by the Katz School of Science and Health at the Yeshiva University Museum in New York City.
A Katz School study on the science behind freezing food could lead to more effective food preservation techniques and a profound impact on the economy and food security. Published in Food Biophysics, the study, “Inverse Relationship Between Ice Nucleation and Ice Growth Rates in Frozen Foods,” examines the role of ice nucleation and ice growth during freezing.
Read the story in the
The Katz School of Science and Health has significantly strengthened its health sciences faculty with the addition of top-tier educators who are bringing decades of clinical, academic and leadership experience across multiple disciplines.
The Katz School of Science and Health has bolstered its faculty for the fall semester with a new crop of experts in STEM fields, underscoring its leadership in pioneering education and research in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, computer science and digital marketing.
The study tracked the progress of 354 registered nurses from 11 hospitals using guidelines from AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses) for preventing pressure injuries in surgical patients.
The Katz School of Science and Health has awarded 10 research grants to faculty for pioneering projects that address critical issues in STEM and the health sciences.
Dr. Honggang Wang's project aims to bridge a significant gap in cybersecurity education and research specific to mHealth, a field at the intersection of healthcare and information technology.
The phenomenon of death hasn't been frequently explored through the lens of occupational therapy. Melanie Evangelista, a clinical assistant professor in the Katz School’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate, is working hard to address that.
Katz School researchers have designed a mobile app using AI technology that analyzes mammogram images and provides real-time diagnostic predictions, all from the convenience of a smartphone.
Katz School and UMass Dartmouth researchers have introduced a novel approach to better understand the variables associated with weight loss by utilizing an advanced mathematical technique.
Researchers have developed a series of algorithms using Siamese networks, a type of artificial intelligence, to better identify and track the body movements of stroke patients in order to assist in patient treatment and recovery.
Read the story in the Katz School blog.
Researchers have developed a method using a powerful technology to remove unwanted noise from the audio recordings of bird sounds. The method, called ViTVS, uses an image processing technology to divide audio signals into distinct parts, or segments, for isolating clean bird sounds from a noisy background.
Read the story here.
Objects from interstellar space, such as rogue planets and asteroids, can become permanently trapped in the Sun’s orbit as a result of the combined gravitational effects of the Sun and the entire Milky Way galaxy, according to a study by researchers in the Katz School’s Mathematical Sciences program and at NASA.
A Katz School student team's proposal to reform the New York City subway system is a finalist in a business case competition sponsored by the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College.
Read the story in the Katz School blog.
Manual dexterity can serve as an early indicator of cognitive decline in people with Multiple Sclerosis, according to the paper, “Exploring the Relationship Between Manual Dexterity and Cognition in People with Multiple Sclerosis: 9-Hole Peg and Multiple Cognitive Functions,” in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders.
Collaborations, like the one between Weill Cornell Medicine and the Katz School’s M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, have emerged as catalysts for the development of the next generation of drugs, devices and services.
On May 16, after participating in the school’s main commencement exercises, 67 students from the M.S in Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Doctorate celebrated at their own special Health Sciences Celebration, in which they received white coats marking the completion of their education and transition to professional clinical practice.
During the ceremony in Yeshiva University’s Lamport Auditorium on May 16, Dean Paul Russo lauded the graduates as values-driven leaders who stand for truth reflected in their scholarship and practice, champions of a life built on humane values and compassionate practitioners.
Read the entire story in the Katz School blog.
The Katz School is now offering an Accelerated B.S. in Nursing that is geared toward those with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree who wish to fast track their entry into the field in just 16 months. The program is now accepting applications for Fall 2024.
Manish Kumar Thota, who is pursuing a master’s degree in artificial intelligence, is developing a machine-learning chatbot that can assist students academically. His VQA model, which he refers to as a digital brain, understands both images and questions and responds the way your most knowledgeable professor would.
The first two graduating classes of the Katz School’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate have achieved a 100% pass rate in the national certifying exam, according to the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
All 22 students in the first graduating class of the Katz School’s M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies have passed the profession’s national board certification exam on the first attempt and did better than the national average in key content areas.
The Katz School is launching two master’s programs in computer science for the next generation of tech innovators. The Agile M.S. in Computer Science is for students who want to break into the tech field but do not have an undergraduate degree in computer science and the M.S. in Computer Science is for those with undergraduate degrees in computer science who want to do advanced work or specialize in emerging fields. Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2024.
Read more here.
During a recent gathering of several hundred mathematicians and computer scientists at the prestigious Heidelberg Laureate Forum, Katz School Mathematics Ph.D. candidate Samuel Akingbade felt the extraordinary symbolism of being one of only 30 young researchers among the top 200 in the world invited to present his research.
At a special dinner featuring Bavarian cuisine, Akingbade, clad in burgundy attire, proudly if subtly communicated to his colleagues that he is a member of a West African tribe called Yoruba. To his clan 4,000 miles away in Oyo, Nigeria, his selection affirmed their signature pride in educational achievement.
The research, “Energy Growth, Dissipation, and Control in Hamiltonian Systems,” is supported by a three-year $300,000 National Science Foundation grant, which was awarded in July to investigate dynamical systems, including applications to energy harvesting, celestial mechanics and space mission design.
Exoskeletons have been the stuff of science fiction as far back as the War of the Worlds, enabling fictional robots to outgun and outwit their nemeses. Real-world exoskeletons, like the one being developed by Natania Birnbaum, a student in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, tend to be simpler devices developed with the goal of helping people, paralyzed by illness or spinal injury, use their limbs.
An epidemiological study of dialysis patients conducted at the Renal Research Institute with the Katz School of Science and Health found that current recommendations for ultrafiltration in hemodialysis therapy may put heavier patients at greater risk of death.
In their research article in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Ariella Mermelstein, a 2021 graduate of the Katz School’s M.A. in Mathematics, Jochen Raimann, an adjunct professor in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, and several of their colleagues reported that the currently recommended threshold of 13 milliliters per hour per kilogram of body weight as the maximal ultrafiltration rate in hemodialysis therapy may put heavier patients at risk.
Dr. Honggang Wang, a computer scientist with deep expertise in artificial intelligence and its applications to digital health, 5G/6G communications and cybersecurity, has been named founding chair of the graduate Computer Science Department at the Katz School of Science and Health.
An IEEE Fellow and IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, Dr. Wang has received research grants totaling over $5 million from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and U.S. Department of Transportation.
The Katz School of Science and Health graduated its first class of Occupational Therapy Doctorate students and conferred 117 degrees at its seventh commencement on May 15.
Dean Paul Russo told the graduates that they are values-driven leaders who stand for truth reflected in their scholarship and practice; champions of a life built on humane values; and compassionate practitioners.
An advanced Security Operations Center will provide graduate students in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, computer science and data analytics with hands-on experience defending against cyberattacks in a hyper-realistic simulated environment.
In The Innovation Mindset, Lorraine Marchand shares her eight laws of innovation, a formula for driving significant and lasting transformation in any organization. Marchand emphasizes the frame of mind needed to spark the innovation process, underscoring the importance of creating a problem-solving culture and supporting personal curiosity, passion and talent.
Dr. Amiya Waldman-Levi, clinical associate professor in the Katz School’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, has been awarded the 2022 Cordelia Myers AJOT Best Article Award for her study linking the development of playfulness in infants to the cognitive functioning of toddlers.
A recently published chapter on Abuse and Violence Prevention by Thomas Balga, clinical assistant professor in the Katz School’s M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, offers clinicians a guide for the comprehensive and compassionate care of the 3 million children who are victims of abuse each year.
At the Katz School’s Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health, students in the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence and M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship unveiled an ambitious solution to one of the most pressing problems in modern medicine: the lack of a centralized, comprehensive and accessible resource for rare diseases.
At the Katz School’s Graduate Symposium on Science, Technology and Health, Ilana Rouhani, a student in the M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, presented a systematic review of the evidence surrounding one of the most pressing questions in chronic disease management: Can a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet outperform standard approaches in managing Type 2 diabetes?
Kasey Giordano enrolled in the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology not just with a dream but with a mission: To become an advocate for individuals with complex communication needs. Her belief in communication as a human right is deeply rooted.
By the time Ruby Pasupuleti, now a graduate of the M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, began her clinical rotation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, she had already carried a private grief for years—one that would shape her path in medicine and guide her every interaction with a patient.
The M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies has achieved a 100% pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) for the second straight year, recognizing the program’s rigorous curriculum, outstanding faculty and highly capable students who demonstrated their readiness for clinical practice by passing the exam on their first attempt.
For Alaa Etouni and Noah Newlon, both graduates of the M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, traveling to The Gambia on a medical mission was more than an opportunity to practice medicine, it was a transformative experience that deepened their understanding of global healthcare disparities, honed their clinical skills and reinforced their commitment to compassionate patient care.
A team of Katz School researchers has solved one of the biggest headaches in modern machine learning—how to make AI models that can adapt to new information without needing to start over from scratch—by developing a deep learning system that updates itself using new information about the world without retraining, and does so in a way that’s easier to understand.
At the Spring 2025 Graduate Computer Science and Engineering Research forum, the future of technology wasn’t merely on display—it was actively being built. In their research presentations, Katz School students showcased the kind of ingenuity, technical depth and ethical awareness that are not only rare in graduate education but transformative in the real world.
At the heart of the Katz School’s B.S. in Nursing is a transformative resource reshaping how future healthcare professionals are educated: the Nursing Simulation and Skills Center. Located within a sprawling 30,000-square-foot facility in the heart of New York City. The Simulation Center dedicates half its footprint—15,000 square feet—to an immersive, technology-rich learning environment that mirrors real-world healthcare settings.
A team of researchers has developed PolypSEAG-Net—a novel deep learning model that enhances polyp segmentation in colonoscopy images. Their work, recently presented at the ACM/IEEE International Conference on Connected Health, will contribute to the advancement of medical image analysis and colorectal cancer detection.
A team of Katz School researchers led by Dr. David Li, director of the M.S. in Data Analytics and Visualization developed a framework that significantly improves how AI understands “low-resource languages”—languages that lack the massive training datasets available for English, Spanish or Mandarin.
The Katz School’s M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology has secured a specialized training grant from the Parkinson Voice Project’s acclaimed SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program. This national training initiative will equip Katz School students across the United States with the knowledge, tools and clinical certification to treat hypokinetic dysarthria—a neuromotor speech disorder commonly associated with Parkinson’s disease that robs individuals of their voice, clarity and connection to the world.
A team of Katz School researchers unveiled a study introducing a novel game theory-driven framework that optimizes reward policies in the sharing economy, boosting user engagement and platform sustainability, at Johns Hopkins University in March.
Kayla Sullivan, who works at P.S. 124 Yung Wing Elementary School, helps students with articulation disorders, expressive and receptive language delays, and autism spectrum disorders. While she enjoys all aspects of speech pathology, she finds particular satisfaction in articulation therapy.
At the 2025 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference at Princeton University in March, Katz School researchers presented a study, “Automatic Teaching Platform on Vision Language Retrieval Augmented Generation (VL-RAG),” which introduces an AI-powered teaching system that integrates visual learning with dynamic, interactive content to enhance student comprehension and engagement.
At the 9th Workshop on Hamiltonian Systems and Related Topics, held at Kyoto University, Dr. Marian Gidea, director of the Katz School’s graduate program in mathematical sciences, presented novel research on instability in a model from celestial mechanics called the Elliptic Hill Four-Body Problem (EH4BP).
A recent Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders study co-authored by Dr. Marissa Barrera, director of the Katz School's M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and assistant dean of health sciences, explores the relationship between cognitive performance and the mismatch between physiological and perceived fall-risk in people with MS.
Abegail Farahan’s passion for speech-language pathology was born from the sounds of three languages echoing through her childhood home. Fluent in Russian, proficient in Farsi and Spanish and raised in a bilingual household hearing Russian and Persian influences, she knows firsthand the power and challenges of communication.
Dr. Christy Jared, a clinical associate professor, explored in her doctoral research study the lasting impact of childhood trauma on women’s health and well-being, offering critical insights into the connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and obesity in adult women.
The COVID-19 pandemic inspired Alissha Greer, a 2022 graduate of the Katz School’s M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, to write Pablo’s Pandemic, a children’s book that blends humor, heart and a powerful message about family and resilience during challenging times.
Read about Alissha and her children's book in the Katz School blog.
Researchers at the Katz School and New Jersey Institute of Technology argue that the key to unlocking the secrets of topological metals lies in advanced mathematical tools from the field of C*-algebras.
Five OT Doctorate alums, with the help of Dr. Amiya Waldman-Levi, director of scholarship and research of occupational therapy at the Katz School, they co-authored the article “Developing a Scholar-Practitioner Mindset: Grounded in Research Informed by Practice, Rooted in Care,” published in the AOTA OT Practice magazine in December.
In a recent study, “Mutual Information Reduction Techniques and its Applications in Feature Engineering,” researchers in the Graduate Department of Computer Science and Engineering explore which mutual information "features" matter most in machine learning models.
In November, two Katz School leaders—Aaron Ross, assistant dean for academic programs, and John Vivolo, executive director of academic operations and teaching and learning—explored the revolutionary potential of generative AI in their workshop, “Beyond Jarvis: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI,” at the Online Learning Consortium Accelerate 2024 conference in Orlando.
Advanced imaging and diagnostic tools could pave the way for more personalized and effective approaches to managing Multiple Sclerosis, according to a study co-authored by Dr. Marissa Barrera, program director of the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, and published in the Journal of Neurology.
Researchers in the Katz School’s Graduate Department of Computer Science and Engineering are turning to advanced tools like reinforcement learning—a type of machine learning that mimics decision-making in dynamic, uncertain environments—to probe consumer habits.
In an interprofessional practice seminar sponsored by the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, emphasized the importance of understanding various religious practices in providing culturally competent care.
In an event filled with pride and gratitude, 31 students of the M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies participated in a Completion Ceremony on December 17 at the Yeshiva University Museum. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in their journey toward becoming licensed healthcare providers.
In a study published in Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Dr. Edward Belbruno, a professor in the Katz School’s M.A. in Mathematics, delves deeply into the mysterious weak stability boundary, uncovering its fractal nature and its similarities to the famous Mandelbrot set.
The Department of Graduate Computer Science and Engineering recently hosted a dynamic presentation of graduate student research, showcasing innovative capstone projects, independent studies and other research initiatives in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics and Visualization.
Designing a great video game is a balancing act, especially in strategy games where the thrill often comes from tackling the unexpected. Whether it’s an enemy ambush or a rare loot drop, the element of surprise keeps players on their toes. But too much randomness can feel unfair, while too little can make a game predictable and boring. Enter the world of probability-driven game design, a method that introduces structured uncertainty into gameplay. A new framework introduced by Katz Schook researchers uses mathematical tools to strike this balance, creating levels that are not only engaging but varied and challenging.
Katz School faculty are at the forefront of innovative research that is addressing critical challenges across a range of disciplines, conducting pioneering studies and making presentations at prestigious conferences, showcasing their impact in both academic and applied fields.
With concentration becoming increasingly difficult to sustain in today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled environments, accurately monitoring people's focus is critical for boosting productivity, improving educational outcomes and supporting cognitive health.
Dr. Fredy Zypman, director of the Katz School’s M.A. in Physics, and several recent graduates have developed an advanced algorithm that uses scanning force microscopy to measure electric charges on nanoscale rings, a promising innovation that will benefit numerous fields.
Blending theory with hands-on practice, Joshua Rodriguez's new makerspace course on 3D printing has sparked excitement, challenging students to bridge scientific principles and practical design, all the while cultivating valuable career skills.
Dr. David Li, program director of the M.S. in Data Analytics and Visualization in the Graduate Department of Computer Science and Engineering, have proposed a novel data-driven framework grounded in probability theory and statistical analysis to change how Olympic performance is measured.
In the aftermath of the October 2023 attack on Israelis, Jewish occupational therapists from the Katz School and other universities gathered at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Inspire 2024 Annual Conference & Expo to reflect on how occupational therapy can address intergenerational trauma and promote diversity.
A team of researchers that includes Dr. Yucheng Xie, assistant professor in the Katz School’s Graduate Computer Science and Engineering, has developed a new technology called “mmPalm,” which uses millimeter wave signals to create an ubiquitous, low-effort authentication method through palm recognition.
Dr. Youshan Zhang, an assistant professor of artificial intelligence and computer science, has been awarded a $175,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for research aimed at improving cardiomegaly diagnosis in animals by the development of an innovative, AI-driven diagnostic tool.
A Katz School study has found that while a mother’s exposure to traumatic experiences can hinder her child’s psychological development, strong family relationships and involvement in play and leisure activities can help lessen these negative effects.
Natania Birnbaum, a 2024 graduate of the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, conducted a comprehensive survey of the available literature on duckweed biology, genetics and cultivation methods, as well as an investigation into the major companies in the industry and economic projections for the future of the duckweed market.
Founded this fall by Opeyemi Adebanke Ajayi and several classmates, KASA has quickly become a vital support network for over 100 African students who call the Katz School home. KASA helps with everything from airport pickups to securing first month’s rent, academic and professional mentorship, and camaraderie—easing students' transition to life in New York City.
A vibrant community of researchers and industry professionals explored cutting-edge developments in digital data processing technologies at the IEEE 4th International Conference on Digital Data Processing, hosted by the Katz School of Science and Health at the Yeshiva University Museum in New York City.
A Katz School study on the science behind freezing food could lead to more effective food preservation techniques and a profound impact on the economy and food security. Published in Food Biophysics, the study, “Inverse Relationship Between Ice Nucleation and Ice Growth Rates in Frozen Foods,” examines the role of ice nucleation and ice growth during freezing.
Read the story in the
The Katz School of Science and Health has significantly strengthened its health sciences faculty with the addition of top-tier educators who are bringing decades of clinical, academic and leadership experience across multiple disciplines.
The Katz School of Science and Health has bolstered its faculty for the fall semester with a new crop of experts in STEM fields, underscoring its leadership in pioneering education and research in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, computer science and digital marketing.
The study tracked the progress of 354 registered nurses from 11 hospitals using guidelines from AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses) for preventing pressure injuries in surgical patients.
The Katz School of Science and Health has awarded 10 research grants to faculty for pioneering projects that address critical issues in STEM and the health sciences.
Dr. Honggang Wang's project aims to bridge a significant gap in cybersecurity education and research specific to mHealth, a field at the intersection of healthcare and information technology.
The phenomenon of death hasn't been frequently explored through the lens of occupational therapy. Melanie Evangelista, a clinical assistant professor in the Katz School’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate, is working hard to address that.
Katz School researchers have designed a mobile app using AI technology that analyzes mammogram images and provides real-time diagnostic predictions, all from the convenience of a smartphone.
Katz School and UMass Dartmouth researchers have introduced a novel approach to better understand the variables associated with weight loss by utilizing an advanced mathematical technique.
Researchers have developed a series of algorithms using Siamese networks, a type of artificial intelligence, to better identify and track the body movements of stroke patients in order to assist in patient treatment and recovery.
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Researchers have developed a method using a powerful technology to remove unwanted noise from the audio recordings of bird sounds. The method, called ViTVS, uses an image processing technology to divide audio signals into distinct parts, or segments, for isolating clean bird sounds from a noisy background.
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Objects from interstellar space, such as rogue planets and asteroids, can become permanently trapped in the Sun’s orbit as a result of the combined gravitational effects of the Sun and the entire Milky Way galaxy, according to a study by researchers in the Katz School’s Mathematical Sciences program and at NASA.
A Katz School student team's proposal to reform the New York City subway system is a finalist in a business case competition sponsored by the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College.
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Manual dexterity can serve as an early indicator of cognitive decline in people with Multiple Sclerosis, according to the paper, “Exploring the Relationship Between Manual Dexterity and Cognition in People with Multiple Sclerosis: 9-Hole Peg and Multiple Cognitive Functions,” in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders.
Collaborations, like the one between Weill Cornell Medicine and the Katz School’s M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, have emerged as catalysts for the development of the next generation of drugs, devices and services.
On May 16, after participating in the school’s main commencement exercises, 67 students from the M.S in Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Doctorate celebrated at their own special Health Sciences Celebration, in which they received white coats marking the completion of their education and transition to professional clinical practice.
During the ceremony in Yeshiva University’s Lamport Auditorium on May 16, Dean Paul Russo lauded the graduates as values-driven leaders who stand for truth reflected in their scholarship and practice, champions of a life built on humane values and compassionate practitioners.
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The Katz School is now offering an Accelerated B.S. in Nursing that is geared toward those with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree who wish to fast track their entry into the field in just 16 months. The program is now accepting applications for Fall 2024.
Manish Kumar Thota, who is pursuing a master’s degree in artificial intelligence, is developing a machine-learning chatbot that can assist students academically. His VQA model, which he refers to as a digital brain, understands both images and questions and responds the way your most knowledgeable professor would.
The first two graduating classes of the Katz School’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate have achieved a 100% pass rate in the national certifying exam, according to the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
All 22 students in the first graduating class of the Katz School’s M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies have passed the profession’s national board certification exam on the first attempt and did better than the national average in key content areas.
The Katz School is launching two master’s programs in computer science for the next generation of tech innovators. The Agile M.S. in Computer Science is for students who want to break into the tech field but do not have an undergraduate degree in computer science and the M.S. in Computer Science is for those with undergraduate degrees in computer science who want to do advanced work or specialize in emerging fields. Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2024.
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During a recent gathering of several hundred mathematicians and computer scientists at the prestigious Heidelberg Laureate Forum, Katz School Mathematics Ph.D. candidate Samuel Akingbade felt the extraordinary symbolism of being one of only 30 young researchers among the top 200 in the world invited to present his research.
At a special dinner featuring Bavarian cuisine, Akingbade, clad in burgundy attire, proudly if subtly communicated to his colleagues that he is a member of a West African tribe called Yoruba. To his clan 4,000 miles away in Oyo, Nigeria, his selection affirmed their signature pride in educational achievement.
The research, “Energy Growth, Dissipation, and Control in Hamiltonian Systems,” is supported by a three-year $300,000 National Science Foundation grant, which was awarded in July to investigate dynamical systems, including applications to energy harvesting, celestial mechanics and space mission design.
Exoskeletons have been the stuff of science fiction as far back as the War of the Worlds, enabling fictional robots to outgun and outwit their nemeses. Real-world exoskeletons, like the one being developed by Natania Birnbaum, a student in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, tend to be simpler devices developed with the goal of helping people, paralyzed by illness or spinal injury, use their limbs.
An epidemiological study of dialysis patients conducted at the Renal Research Institute with the Katz School of Science and Health found that current recommendations for ultrafiltration in hemodialysis therapy may put heavier patients at greater risk of death.
In their research article in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Ariella Mermelstein, a 2021 graduate of the Katz School’s M.A. in Mathematics, Jochen Raimann, an adjunct professor in the M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship, and several of their colleagues reported that the currently recommended threshold of 13 milliliters per hour per kilogram of body weight as the maximal ultrafiltration rate in hemodialysis therapy may put heavier patients at risk.
Dr. Honggang Wang, a computer scientist with deep expertise in artificial intelligence and its applications to digital health, 5G/6G communications and cybersecurity, has been named founding chair of the graduate Computer Science Department at the Katz School of Science and Health.
An IEEE Fellow and IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, Dr. Wang has received research grants totaling over $5 million from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and U.S. Department of Transportation.
The Katz School of Science and Health graduated its first class of Occupational Therapy Doctorate students and conferred 117 degrees at its seventh commencement on May 15.
Dean Paul Russo told the graduates that they are values-driven leaders who stand for truth reflected in their scholarship and practice; champions of a life built on humane values; and compassionate practitioners.
An advanced Security Operations Center will provide graduate students in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, computer science and data analytics with hands-on experience defending against cyberattacks in a hyper-realistic simulated environment.
In The Innovation Mindset, Lorraine Marchand shares her eight laws of innovation, a formula for driving significant and lasting transformation in any organization. Marchand emphasizes the frame of mind needed to spark the innovation process, underscoring the importance of creating a problem-solving culture and supporting personal curiosity, passion and talent.
Dr. Amiya Waldman-Levi, clinical associate professor in the Katz School’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, has been awarded the 2022 Cordelia Myers AJOT Best Article Award for her study linking the development of playfulness in infants to the cognitive functioning of toddlers.
A recently published chapter on Abuse and Violence Prevention by Thomas Balga, clinical assistant professor in the Katz School’s M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, offers clinicians a guide for the comprehensive and compassionate care of the 3 million children who are victims of abuse each year.
