First off, I would like to point out although I dig (can I say digg?) technology for its innovation I am not a very quantitative person and Hahn's wall, truly fascinates me. I really hope he comes to class because I still am not sure exactly what Hahn's "Magical Wall" actually does. I mean I guess the video is visually explanatory but I feel like I'm missing something...
What I would like to focus on though, is the importance that these videos exist for NYU as an institution. Maybe it is just my misguided perception as a liberal-arts oriented Gallatin student, but I feel like NYU and its professors don't get enough credit/recognition for accomplishments like this.
I honestly had no idea that this technology existed, let alone it was created at NYU. I am sure there are tons of innovative things going on on campus but I feel like students aren't really given much insight into them.
I think because NYU has such a school-specific urban campus, it's hard to recognize innovations like this but I feel like, examining this from a PR perspective NYU should be doing a better job of making it aware. I mean, a professor's technology was not only on CNN but was culturally significant enough to be spoofed on the Daily Show? It's fucking awesome and should be brought to light more often.
Personally I feel like NYU does not necessarily have a public image that screams "academia" or "innovation" and I think this is one particular example of something that can be used to help restructure NYU's image to better fit what it is as an academic institution.
Pragmatically speaking, NYU's PR budget is probably allotted right now mostly to globalization/dealing with backlash from disgruntled students and negative portrayals on gossip girl (kidding....sort of) However, it is something I feel like should gain some exposure in the near future.
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I agree with you that it is kind of frustrating how school centric NYU is. I rarely have any interaction with people outside of Tisch, let alone have any resource to know whats going on in other departments. Like you I had no idea such cool things were being developed on campus, and would really like to be in the know about other innovative projects in the works.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you should do NYU's PR? Ha... But seriously, I see your point about NYU not receiving enough media recognition when it comes to academic achievements. But then again, I think the mainstream media much rather cover (and people much rather read about) the Olsen twin's class schedule and Gossip Girl's portrayals of the campus. I think that these innovations probably do get the attention they deserve, but in academic journals and more niche publications.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with you about our exposure to new media. We are pretty fortunate that we can come to a school like NYU where new and exciting technology is encouraged and shared, because I know that most schools around the country don't even have classes in the subject.
ReplyDeleteNYU generates a ridiculous amount of innovation. Sometimes its awkwardly displayed at Tisch or quitely displayed in Gallatin. However, I think making NYU's accomplishments more public would be a fantastic idea. Why not flaunt ourselves? Our ads on the subway are degrading.
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