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On February 24, I received an email from someone in Rockefeller’s Human Resources (HR) department requesting that I remove an article from our website archives. The article in question, published in February 2007, was titled “The Minority Report” and catalogued… Read more: Compliance or Complicity?

Come join us on Saturday, May 3 for the spring Tri-I Orchestra Concert at the beautiful St. Bart’s Church in the Upper East Side, featuring works by Haydn, Sibelius, and more! This concert will also feature Rockefeller PhD student Giacomo… Read more: Music & Medicine Spring Concert

When we think of the New Year, it often serves as a time for reflection and renewal—a moment to pause and consider the significance of new beginnings. It is common for people to hit a proverbial “reset button” and establish… Read more: Breaking the Cycle

Those cherries on top of Grandma’s holiday treat may have been poisoned. Yes, those syrupy, gooey bursts of flavor are, in fact, toxic. The culprit is… red food dye. On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)… Read more: Not With a Cherry on Top!

Tribute to James Iry 1670: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek developed the first microscope. Microscopes would gain much popularity among academics, as they justified the statement: “This thing is so obvious, can’t you see?” 1859: After an expedition on the HMS Beagle,… Read more: A Mostly Incorrect History of Biology and Medicine

If you asked anyone to name the first thing that came to mind when you said “New York City,” very rarely would you hear words like nature or birds. Contrary to popular assumptions, however, New York City serves a crucial… Read more: How to Make the Most of Spring Migration in New York City

In most academic environments, retractions are a taboo topic. They are only mentioned as break room gossip or in cautionary tales meant to scare early-career scientists away from research misconduct. Ivan Oransky is determined to change that.  Oransky is a… Read more: The Quest to Un-Muddy the Waters of Scientific Publishing

Sparking controversy nationwide, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced this week on X that it will further restrict the terms of federal research funding, prohibiting the purchase of “mental wellness animals” using NIH and NSF funds. This announcement has… Read more: Breaking News: Government Defunds Ducklings

Where to see early blooming plants in Central Park Dene Slope Location: East Side of Central Park between 65th & 67th St Some flowers that will be in bloom this spring are common yarrow and the black-eyed Susan. This meadow… Read more: Spring Blooms

This spring, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rockefeller’s self-proclaimed mascot: Archibald Feathersby. Mr. Feathersby is an intelligent, refined, and charismatic mallard duck who has called the pond on Rockefeller’s campus his home for the last eight years. During that… Read more: Meeting Our Mascot: An Afternoon with Archibald Feathersby

Pedagogy, the science of teaching and learning, explores the principles, practices, and methods that shape how knowledge is transmitted and retained. Over time, pedagogy underwent a fundamental shift from a traditional, teacher-centered methodology based on rote memorization to a more… Read more: The Role of Pedagogy in STEM Education

New York City is an epicenter of art and culture, housing some of the most prestigious museums in the world. Institutions like the Met, MoMA, American Museum of Natural History, and Guggenheim are globally recognized icons that draw throngs of… Read more: Hidden Gems: Exploring Six of NYC’s Most Unique Museums

Good mentorship is a cornerstone of good science. Though vital at all career stages, mentorship holds particular value for the most junior scientists, like research technicians, whose work is a vital yet overlooked part of research output. Without extensive formal… Read more: A Lab’s Legacy: How Mentorship Shapes the Future of Science

Featured Image: The NIH’s drastic cuts to indirect research funding will strain the ability of the Tri-I to cover critical expenses like facilities, utilities, and financial administration. Overview of NIH funding changes In February 2025, the National Institutes of Health… Read more: NIH Training Grant and Funding Updates: Implications for Tri-I Scientists

New York City has long been a beacon for those seeking education, opportunities, and new horizons. As artist Benny Cruz poetically declares, “New York is the end of your past and place of rebirth,” a sentiment that resonates deeply with… Read more: Bridges Across Worlds: International Voices at the Tri-I

“What is the object you’ve held onto the longest?” In Early February, Ethiopian-American photographer Yusuf Ahmed’s exhibition Between Nostalgia and Dreams opened at The Africa Center. Ahmed’s work centers on the experiences of African and Middle Eastern people and their… Read more: Between Nostalgia and Dreams, an Exhibition by Yusuf Ahmed