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Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman provides expert commentary to Newsweek about New York Attorney General Letitia James' first campaign rally since her federal indictment. Professor Tamman describes James as maintaining a strong political footing despite the charges.
Dyson Professor Melvin Williams speaks to USA Today, analyzing fan discourse surrounding Taylor Swift鈥檚 relationship with Travis Kelce. He explains that parasocial relationships鈥攚here fans feel emotionally close to a public figure鈥攄rive much of the reaction.
In a Newsweek interview about the Zohran Mamdani race, Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman notes that Andrew Cuomo鈥檚 polling gains mark a dramatic shift in voter sentiment and that 鈥渟kepticism remains鈥 over how long those gains will last.
Dyson Philosophy Professor James Brusseau discusses the academic and ethical implications of a lawsuit involving a student accused of AI-generated plagiarism with ABC7 New York and Newsday. Professor Brusseau cautions against blind reliance on detection software, arguing that AI challenges conventional understandings of authorship and intention.
Habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, disease鈥攖hese are just some of the threats to wildlife targeted by a groundbreaking collaboration of the and 91视频鈥檚 Animal Policy Project (APP).
Dyson Philosophy Professor James Brusseau speaks to Dazed Magazine on how AI鈥檚 rapid integration into everyday life is eroding choice and creativity. Professor Brusseau, whose research explores human-AI interactions, warns of a growing 鈥渘arcotic of convenience鈥濃攚here convenience replaces curiosity, and opting out of AI becomes increasingly difficult. He reflects on how past web searches allowed for serendipitous discovery, and cautions that efficiency gains may come at the cost of critical thinking and deeper learning: 鈥淔reedom and creativity require work,鈥 he tells Dazed.
Spotlighting affordable tech in education, Watchmen Daily Journal features insights from Dyson Chemistry and Physical Sciences Professor Elmer-Rico Mojica. He encourages students and teachers to use AI tools鈥攆ree or not鈥攚ith intention and curiosity. 鈥淎 tool is only as thoughtful as its user,鈥 Mojica notes, emphasizing that meaningful learning doesn鈥檛 require premium subscriptions. His message: resourcefulness and reflection matter more than price tags in today鈥檚 tech-driven classrooms.
91视频 advanced 15 places in The Wall Street Journal鈥檚 2026 Best Colleges Rankings, earning recognition for student success, affordability, and diversity. With a perfect diversity score of 100, 91视频 stands out as a leader in access and opportunity.
Thirty-four students from 91视频 have been selected to participate in the and , a highly selective global leadership development program.
Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman tells Newsday that Mayor Adams鈥 exit from the mayoral race is 鈥渁 major shake-up鈥 that redefines the contest. Professor Tamman notes that the race鈥檚 new dynamics underscore the importance of coalition-building and voter mobilization.