Topic: New York University

The Dead Sea Scrolls Hit Google

Google has already placed millions of books and historic documents online. Now, thanks to some generous external funding and intra-institutional wrangling, it's the Dead Sea Scrolls' turn.READ»

You're Never Too Old to Reinvent Yourself. Ask This 82 Year Old Entrepreneur

Talk about reinventing yourself! Marjorie Alfus is someone who has successfully navigated numerous iterations of her career including scientist, lawyer, real estate, television producer, entrepreneur, mother, grandmother, and health care advocate.READ»

The $131M Ford Rollover Death Verdict That Twitter Broke

Fast Company's Adam L. Penenberg tweets the breaking news about a verdict against Ford in the death of rising Mets star Brian Cole. As reporters lagged behind on the story, Penenberg discovered a new media use for the 140-character format.READ»

Fifteen Independent Spirits Using Web Video to Forge Their Way in Hollywood

Felicia Day blazed the trail. Here are 15 more creators using Web video to forge their way in Hollywood.READ»

Television on the Web Is Redefining Must-See Viewing

The boldest move in network TV this fall? "The Big Bang Theory" is moving to Thursday nights. Yawn. But on the Web, new-media networks like Funny or Die and performers such as Felicia Day are producing imaginative shows that redefine must-see viewing -- whether you watch on an iPad or a Web-enabled TV. Sit back, relax, and reprogram your prime time.READ»

Top 10 Politico Tech Blunders, From the Internets to the Google

When it comes to technology, politicians can't stop making gaffes.READ»

Gamble on Your Grades With the Ultrinsic Website

Ultrinsic, currently in beta form, allows students at 37 colleges to gamble on their grades in each of the classes they take.READ»

Genocide Survivor Embraces Her Ordeal to Educate Others

DoSomething, headed by Fast Company columnist Nancy Lublin, has recognized five young social entrepreneurs with $10,000 grants--and one with a prize of $100,000. Fast Company will profile one of these enterprising youth each day ...READ»

Social Networking Affects Brains Like Falling in Love

Neuroeconomist Paul Zak has discovered, for the first time, that social networking triggers the release of the generosity-trust chemical in our brains. And that should be a wake-up call for every company.READ»

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How to Orchestrate a Personal Brand

Why Shelly Palmer is Fast Becoming the Martha Stewart of Digital LifeREAD»

Robotics Turn Furniture Into Lovable (Sometimes Horny) House Pets

Adam Lassy lends Ikea furniture an electronic soul.READ»

Fish Play Follow-the-Leader With Robofish, to Save Them From Turbine Doom

Scientists have discovered that real schools of real fish can be steered along by artificial robot fish. Weird. But the news has big implications for green power production. NYU-Poly's Dynamical Systems Laboratory, using the ...READ»

A Changed Generation: Scott Harrison | charity: water

Unfulfilled by a decadent career in the nightlife industry, Scott Harrison founded charity: water and now gives 100% of money raised to fresh water projects around the world and teaches sustainability to the communities in need.READ»

Ikea's Animalistic Robotic Furniture Moves for You, Humps Your Leg

From NYU's ITP spring show this week, we've already told you about 3-D pop-up books with augmented reality and how cell phones could one day replace game controllers. Now Adam Lassy, another engineer and designer featured at the ...READ»

Come Meet Me in NYC Tomorow--And See How the Movement Has Grown

Judging by my life this week, the environmental movement is on a growth path:    <li>Today, I leave for New York City, where I'll be speaking tomorrow at the <a ...READ»

Robert Ludlum Is Dead, but Jason Bourne Rumors Live - on Facebook

Want to know which book may serve as the inspiration for the next Jason Bourne flick? Connect the dots through social media. [Viral Loop Chronicle #9]READ»

Infographic of the Day: A Tattoo Representing Every Life Lost in Operation Iraqi Freedom

Giving new meaning to the phrase "Your body is a battleground," Iraqi artist Wafaa Bilal will get a tattoo next month containing one dot for every soldier and civilian who has died in the Iraq war.READ»

Stanley and Fiona Druckenmiller: The Most Charitable People in the U.S.?

Slate recently released its annual list of the largest American charitable contributions, and the results may surprise you. Familiar faces abound, with Bill and Melinda Gates, Michael Bloomberg, and George Soros all taking top ...READ»

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Our graduates leave Delphian ready to take on any challenge. For many, it’s college; for others, the arts. And some of our graduates tap into their entrepreneurial spirits to launch their own independent businesses. You’ll also ...READ»

Get Schooled

If you're a recent grad or a career-changer, your best bet may be to learn your way out of this recession. But be careful that a niche degree doesn't equal a useless degree, says Tory Hoen, co-author of the forthcoming edition of the ...READ»

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NYU Offers a Crash Course in Sustainability for Business Executives

Want to make sure you're the best candidate for that high-level executive job? You might want to bone up on your sustainability skills with a little help from the NYU Polytechnic Institute's CleantechExecs program, a 10-session ...READ»

Don't Hate the Mainstream Media, Hate the Game

If media comes from everywhere, and a citizen can be a contributor, then why do the journalism organizations putting media out there in an old-fashioned way act so fearful of potential partners in news production? How can ...READ»

Forget E-Books: The Future of the Book Is Far More Interesting

Coming soon... It's the end of the book as we know it, and you'll be just fine. But it won't be replaced by the e-book, which is, at best, a stopgap measure. [Viral Loop Chronicle #8]READ»

Need An Agent? Here's How to Find One

Dos and Don'ts on finding someone to represent your work. [Viral Loop Chronicles Part 7]READ»

Death of a Salesman, Starring Tiger Woods

His brand didn't tank because he smashed his car on a residential street he'd driven hundreds of times before or even because there was something fishy about the whole incident; it changed because he stonewalled.READ»