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Three NYU professors were elected as American Academy of Arts and Sciences fellows one of the most prestigious scholarly honors on Thursday, April 23.

The new fellows are English Professor Emerita Mary Carruthers, Psychology Professor Gregory Murphy, Psychology Professor emeritus and Anthropology Professor Susan Antn. They are three of 276 members elected in 2020.

Its more like the Nobel Prize than anything else in Humanities, Carruthers told WSN in an email. I just got an email out of the blue one morning last week saying that Id been elected to the Fellowship.

In addition to the professors, the AAAS also inducted Vice-Chairman of NYUs Board of Trustees Chandrika Tandon, although this was not stated in NYUs initial press release. Following a 2015 donation of $100 million to the Tandon School of Engineering, the school was renamed after her and her husband. Tandon is the founder and chair of Tandon Capital Associates and chair of the NYU Tandon School of Engineerings Board of Overseers.

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The award is multidisciplinary, encompassing fields such as education, democracy and justice, energy and environment, the arts and science and technology, the AAAS website states. Former recipients include Martin Luther King Jr., Georgia OKeeffe, Toni Morrison, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein.

The academy has elected more than 13,500 members since its conception in 1780. The election process begins with a nomination from two already-existing members each from a different institution and then prospective inductees are placed on a ballot.

Members vote on these ballots in sections and then place 12 members from each section to advance to a further round. In the next round, six out of the 12 members are chosen and forwarded to The Academys Council and Board of Directors, who then officially elect the members, according to the AAAS website.

The primary criteria for election are excellence in the field and a record of continued accomplishment, the website reads.

While inductees are generally chosen because they excel in their fields, the exact selection criteria remain unclear. Inductees are generally not told why they are selected, Carruthers said.

Since the whole process is secret, I dont know why I was selected, Carruthers said. I would guess it has to do with the range of other peoples research which my work has influenced over thirty years, in ways great and small.

Though Carruthers is categorized as an English language professor, she believes that the category doesnt reflect the interdisciplinary nature of her work, which includes research on art history and aesthetics. When her book The Book of Memory was published in 1990, she received correspondence from scholars in fields ranging from anthropology and sociology to computer science.

I still regularly get questions from doctors who treat geriatric patients, and from people who work in secondary education, Carruthers said. I like having such a multidisciplinary audience.

Susan Antn who was recognized for her work in the study of early human evolution also shared her surprise at being elected.

The AAAS Presidents office emailed me about noon on the day the awards were announced to welcome me as a newly elected member, Antn told WSN in an email. I already knew about the organization, of course, but I almost missed the email because I wasnt expecting it and it looked like something I didnt need to read right away!

Antn also shared what the recognition meant to her personally.

Im pretty excited about having been elected, and quite humbled to have been included, she said. At the same time, there are so many deserving folks who could be in my position, that I am simply feeling very lucky to be recognized. Im also a little sad, because my mom died this Fall and I would have loved to have been able to share this with her.

Gregory Murphy who is now retired declined to comment. His research focuses primarily on the psychology of language acquisition.

Other 2020 AAAS fellows include former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, singer-songwriter Joan Baez and filmmaker Richard Linklater. It is currently unknown whether there will be the usual in-person induction ceremony for new fellows this October.

Antn hopes to meet the other inductees if it is deemed safe to hold the event.

I am betting there will be some exciting conversations around new ideas and perspectives, she said. I have no idea what those will be. But even more than that, I hope that my recognition provides a little bit of possibility to some aspiring kid somewhere that anything is possible.

A version of this article appeared in the Monday, May 4th, 2020 e-print edition. Email Nick Mead at [emailprotected]

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Former Obama administration Attorney General Eric HolderEric Himpton HolderEric Holder defends Biden: Allegation 'inconsistent with the person who I've come to know' Juan Williams: Four black leaders who can defeat Trump Poll: 1 in 5 voters prefer Sanders for Biden VP pick MORE defended presumptive Democratic nominee Joe BidenJoe BidenSanders not urging Biden to pick Warren as running mate: report Pelosi says she believes Biden's denial of assault claim: 'I'm not going to answer this question again' Trump touts federal, private efforts to combat coronavirus in first major trip during pandemic MORE on Friday night, saying an allegation of sexual assault against the former vice president is "inconsistent with the person who I've come to know."

HBO's Bill MaherWilliam (Bill) MaherEric Holder defends Biden: Allegation 'inconsistent with the person who I've come to know' Maher presses Pelosi on coronavirus spending: 'Funny money' may collapse economy into depression HBO's Maher rips media: 'Panic porn' in coronavirus coverage could help reelect Trump MORE welcomed Holder to his show "Real Time" to discuss the allegation hours after Biden denied the claims in an interview on MSNBC. Biden's interview on "Morning Joe" marked the first time he had addressed Tara Reade's allegation that he sexually assaulted her when she was a Senate staffer in 1993. She first raised the allegation in March.

"A couple of months ago, an allegation was made against [Biden], a sexual allegation from someone named Tara Reade. I thought it was the chick in 'Sharknado,' but it's a completely different one," Maher jokedin introducing Holder, referencing actress Tara Reid.

"At first, I thought it was ridiculous and it would go away and nobody would pay any attention to it, but it's being paid attention to," he added. "I was wondering if you can share your thoughts on that and what he should do and the appropriateness at this moment when were in such a crisis in America of having this injected into a campaign at all."

Holder responded by drawing a comparison to similar allegations made against President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump volunteers kept 'VIP' list of leads for medical supplies: report Over half of workforce at Tyson plant in Iowa tests positive for coronavirus Trump offers support for those who have lost family due to coronavirus MORE.

"The people who are trying to fan this thing are the very people who support Donald Trump and, of course, who say nothing about the allegations that have been raised, I think very credibly, against Trump over a long period of time," Holder told Maher.

"I mean, all of these allegations have to be taken seriously," he said. "People who raise them should be treated sensitively."

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The former Obama administration official added later that "what has been described is inconsistent with the person who I've come to know and who I've worked with."

"I think the media is doing a correct job looking into the allegations, finding out a variety of things. The vice president has denied that it actually did occur. And as I said, his denial is consistent with the Joe Biden that I know."

Biden told MSNBC on Friday morning that the allegationsunequivocally "never, never happened, and it didnt. It never happened."

During his show Friday night, Maher also ribbed the former vice president by presenting a farcical list of "24 things you didn't know about Joe Biden."

OK, well with the election only six months away, we thought it would be a good time to shed a little light on Joe Biden, upon whom all our hopes are resting, the progressive Maher said from his backyard as the show continues without a studio audience amid the coronavirus pandemic.

And you know, Joe has been running for president for a very long time and has been on the public scene since, well, before anyone can remember," he continued. "And yet a lot of people dont know everything about Joe Biden. So we thought itd be a great day to do 24 things you dont know about Joe Biden.

Included in Maher's list presented as Biden were "I was asked to social distance even before the virus," "My defense whenever I suddenly fall asleep is 'Its5 oclock somewhere" and "About 45 seconds into a sentence, even Im asking, 'Where is this going?'"

Maher also used the Biden list to take a shot at Trump.

"You think Im in cognitive decline? You should see the other guy," the host said.

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If you are wondering why several politicians, many media outlets and most things Hollywood are no longer trusted, the answer is overwhelming bias.

By the way, has anyone heard from actress Alyssa Milano? She insisted we take Justice Brett Kavanaughs accuser at her word although the first we heard of it was after he was nominated by President Trump for a Supreme Court post. I expect her to do the same for Joe Bidens accuser, especially since there were accusations made long ago. Also, its not like Biden doesnt have a history of inappropriate contacts, in public, on camera and/or video, with women... and young girls.

Defense of Biden from Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi only hurt his credibility. Hillary has a history of lying she is, after all, a Clinton and Pelosi repeatedly flies over the Cuckoos Nest. Former Attorney General Eric Holder just supported Biden. Thats akin to a tree falling in the woods. Did he just make noise, because I didnt hear him? All he did was run his mouth carelessly as an AG, so why would anyone want him as character reference now?

Where are the MeToo activists when all of a sudden a liberal is accused?

Kavanaughs accuser even had friends deny any recollection of her alleged assault. Bidens accusers mother spoke of her daughters alleged assault on Larry King Live back in 1993. The actual accuser of Biden is his eighth regarding complaints of inappropriate touching. Expect that number to grow. In fact, bet on it. It is political season, after all. Also, expect someone to come out of the proverbial clear blue sky to accuse Trump... again. There will be some ugly days between now at Nov. 3.

Trump was ridiculed, rightfully so, for his recorded comments regarding a woman.

Perhaps the same people who tired of weapons of mass destruction accusations, a president having sex with an intern, biased beer gardens at the White House, and too much Tweeting, will finally say enough is enough. But, will it matter?

This is why the country has dumbed-up significantly since the eighties. People can and have gotten away with almost anything with their party as long as they support their party. No one trust the other side and the division between the left and right is sort of like Rosario, Argentina to Xinghua, China, the farthest separation of towns on earth at 12,425 miles.

It used to be called mud-slinging. Im afraid theyre slinging something far worse than mud these days.

We can hope this pandemic were all enduring can straighten out the countrys collective thought process, but the gap appears to only be getting wider and wider.

We dont need Joe Biden in the White House, thats a certainty. There are too many times Im not sure he could tell you or me the difference between Area 51 and the Oval Office. Nevertheless, we need our incumbent to act a bit more professional. He does a great job in many areas, only to spoon feed detractors with his constant badgering of anyone that doesnt kiss his feet.

May 6-12 is National Nurses Week. Lets at least put aside our differences and collectively appreciate those who work without praise yet play such a pivotal role in the lives of so many ... each day ... every day .... all day.

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Millions of students are out of school, but class is still in session. And as students log on to online portals, a number of educational leaders are doing their part to ensure that black boys do not get left behind.

The Sims-Fayola Foundation recently announced that they are partnering with FYR is LIT (Fueling Youth Reading is Leaders in Training) to provide online tutoring services for young men anywhere in the country whose literacy development has been impacted by school closures or e-learning due to COVID-19.

The Sims-Fayola Foundation is a Denver-based nonprofit with a mission to improve the life outcomes of young men and boys of color and to increase the capacity of those who work with them. Through this online offering, young men will be encouraged to continue their learning and be introduced to STEM.

Related: Barack Obama and Eric Holder Address Challenges Young Men of Color Face Amid COVID-19

As outlined by the organization in a statement:

Individual tutoring sessions led by LIT Tutors will be tailored to the students literacy and reading needs based on their intake assessment conducted by master teacher, Dr. Leslie Hamdorf, and Orton Gillingham, an associate candidate.

Tutoring sessions last for 40 minutes and will use the Zoom software to connect the LIT Tutor and the student. The Orton Gillingham approach is both diagnostic and prescriptive, so the format of the session will be as follows: letter annunciation and phoneme awareness, spelling rules, writing practice, and read aloud.

If you are interested in literacy tutoring for a young man you know, click here to submit an email request to the Sims-Fayola Foundation.

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Bill Maher slammed a microbe-obsessed nation, Joe Biden and even Quibi on his show Friday night.

You dont have to tell me what Quibi is. I was sort of interested for a second but it passed, said the host of HBOs Real Time With Bill Maher of the short-form video service created by Jeffrey Katzenberg. Let me guess, some assholes with MBAs raised a lot of money for an app that wastes teenagers time. My second guess just going by the name a tiny country in the Middle East that lends money to Jared.

He spent a bit more time eviscerating embattled Democratic nominee Biden, who has been accused of sexual assault 27 years ago by former Senate staffer Tara Reade. Guest former Attorney General Eric Holder defended the former VP calling the allegation denied by Biden as inconsistent with the man hes known for 25 years.

A bit Maher called 24 things you dont know about Joe Biden included: He was asked to social distance before the virus.

But mainly Maher wants Americans to make their immune systems work harder instead of hiding at home, being afraid of their hands, scrubbing constantly.

Go outside that mysterious land behind your curtains where the Grubhub drivers live because at the end of the day you cant keep all the pathogens out. It would be as silly a thing as saying you can stop immigration with a wall.

The kitchen sink, makeup, carpets, bedding, the remote, cutting boards, the average pillow, he said ticking off danger. Your phone has ten times the bacteria of your toilet which your dog drinks out of and then licks you. All infested. Whats the point of a pet if you are not going to pet it. Whats the point of life if you cant live it?

Showing a picture of a plastic bubble, he said, Ill tell you, if they start selling these things on Amazon were in trouble. (Watch that video above)

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