Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
AAARI Hao Su, a robotics specialist in The City College of New York’s Grove School of Engineering, heads an interdisciplinary team of experts from three universities in a $2.78 million National Science Foundation (NSF) project to develop a perceptive and adaptive soft (PECASO) wearable robot. Dubbed “The Future of Work Program,” it could lead to improved employment opportunities … Read more
A federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration’s request to temporarily block a lower court order that extends the 2020 census schedule.
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a heavy economic toll on Asian Americans.
The annual study, “The Visibility Report: Racial Representation on NYC Stages,” from the Asian American Performers Action Coalition in partnership with the American Theatre Wing , analyzed the 18 largest nonprofit theaters as well as Broadway companies in New York City during the 2017-18 season.
New York State rolled out on Thursday a new $700,000 app that will automatically inform users whether or not they have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19.
Films in this year’s CUNY Shorts Showcase, part of the 43rd Asian American International Film Festival, deal with topics/genres including Chinese adoptees, mental health, gentrification, caregiving, sci-fi/horror, World War II, and father-son relationships.