The S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program Contact Us Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Students in the S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program enroll in honor courses, enjoy faculty mentoring, and complete a major research project. In addition, they participate in exciting extracurricular events - outstanding speakers, cultural outings to top NYC destinations, and leadership workshops.For more information please contact: DirectorCynthia Wachtellwachtell@yu.edu646.592.4157215 Lexington Ave, Room 616樱花动漫The S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program was founded in 1999 with the goal of enhancing the college experience of high-achieving students.Built on the premise that outstanding scholars should be brought together, challenged and encouraged to excel, the program nurtures students as it helps them to grow both intellectually and personally. There are both academic and extracurricular components to the Honors Program.The academic program stresses writing and critical analysis, research and individual mentoring. Students select honors courses from offerings in the humanities, Jewish studies, natural sciences and social sciences, as well as interdisciplinary seminars. In their final three semesters, honor students each complete a senior project under the individual guidance of a faculty mentor.Students completing the honors program will have the Honors distinction noted on their transcripts and their diplomas.Stern College honors students also participate in a wide array of extracurricular events. Each semester the honors program's calendar includes a special honors dinner event and wonderful speaker events and leadership workshops. First year students also participate in exciting outings to explore NYC's unique cultural offerings. Program DirectorDr. Cynthia Wachtell is the founding director of the S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program at Stern College. She earned her PhD in the history of American civilization and an AM in English at Harvard University. She jointly earned an MA and a BA, summa cum laude, from Yale University in American studies. Her academic field of expertise is American literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. In addition to teaching at 樱花动漫, she has taught at Harvard University, the New School for Social Research and Fordham University. She is the author of (2010) and editor of (2019) for which she wrote the first biography of Ellen N. La Motte. She also has published numerous articles in books, journals, and and other publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post, and Huffington Post.For more information about the S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program, please contact Dr. Wachtell at wachtell@yu.edu and visit the on the , where you can also . Program Information Requirements Honors CoursesStudents must complete a minimum of five honors courses. These courses may be used toward general liberal arts or major requirements. Examples of recent offerings include Introduction to Quantum Mechanics; Philosophy of Rav Soloveitchik; The New York Skyscraper; History of Halakha; Modern Poetry; and Mind, Language, Consciousness. Summer travel courses have included Marine Biology (New York/Maine); Art History in Florence; Literary London; Global Health (New York/India); and Archeological Fieldwork in Israel.Honors students are expected to maintain a 3.6 cumulative GPA.Senior ProjectAt the end of her junior year, each honor student designs a project that involves intensive work under the supervision of a faculty mentor. During her senior year, each student then completes her senior project, which represents the culmination of her academic career at Stern.MentorsDuring her second year on campus, each student is matched with a faculty mentor in her field of interest. The mentor provides ongoing guidance for the honors student throughout her time at Stern and serves as the faculty supervisor for the student's senior project.ExtracurricularsFall Alumnae Panel / Dinner Each fall semester all honors students share a festive dinner and then hear from a panel of accomplished Honors Program alumnae, who span a range of professional fields and years of graduation. In a lively conversation, the alumnae discuss their careers, reflect on how they balance personal and professional goals, and offer advice for making the most of one's time at Stern. Spring Senior Project Presentations / DinnerAt the end of each spring semester all honors students gather again for a celebratory dinner, after which each senior briefly presents her Senior Project. With a wide range of topics 鈥 that recently have included "Israel鈥檚 Relationship with Iran," "Elective Cesarean Section and Halacha," "AI Solutions for Detecting Deeepfakes," "Characterizing a Novel Chimeric Photoprotein," and "A Survey of the Lithuanian Yeshiva Movement" 鈥 the evening is always fascinating, fast-paced, and lots of fun! Cultural Events for First Year StudentsFirst year honors students are introduced to NYC and one another through participating in specially planned cultural activities. These can take the form of engaging in a historical walking tour; traveling to see a notable play, classic ballet, or modern dance performance; or visiting such 鈥渙nly in New York鈥 destinations as the American Museum of Natural History or United Nations. Speakers & Leadership WorkshopsEach semester honors students attend a range of interesting and thought-provoking speaker events featuring renowned scholars, leading experts, and prominent opinion-makers from a broad array of fields鈥攊ncluding politics, science, the arts and commerce. Honors students also participate in a variety of leadership workshops, focusing on areas such as time management, interview skills, and financial literacy. Courses To be eligible for honors courses, a student must have Deans List status or, in the case of first-year students, have a minimum high school average of 90 and a minimum SAT score of 1200. In general, honors courses are more rigorous and/or advanced than regular courses and have the following characteristics:Involve a critical investigation of primary sourcesMake use of and/or demonstrate current methods of field inquiryEntail a heavy writing component (not merely summary thinking)Stress analysis and original thinkingRequire students to revise and re-write essays and/or other major assignmentsEmphasize library and lab workDeal with and/or encompass relevant theoretical issuesRequire students to engage in independent research workTo see the current semester's honors course offerings, please visit www.yu.edu/schedules:First, select the current semesterThen in the top box, labelled "Campus/College," scroll down to select "Stern Full Term"Next, in the box labelled "Attribute Requirement," type "Honors Course"Finally, click "Search" beneath all of the boxesYou should now see the current semester's honors course offerings. Sample SemesterARTS 1635H - The New York SkyscraperARTS 1975H - Topics: Jewish Illuminated ManuscriptsBIBL 1087H - Biblical Exegetes IBIBL 3307H - JobBIOL 3521H - Molecular Biology CHEM 1046H - General Chemistry IICOMP 4930H - Topics: Natural Language ProcessingENGL 1200H - Freshman Honors SeminarENGL 2924H - Topics: Female FriendshipJHIS 4934H - Topics: Jewish Illuminated ManuscriptsJHIS 4935H - Topics: History of HalakhahJPHI 4933H - Tps: Jewish Illuminated ManuscriptsJUDS 1591H - Topics in Jewish Civil LawJUDS 1846H - Advanced Talmud IIJUDS 1848H - Advanced TalmudJUDS 4932H - Topics: Compar American & Talmudic LawPOLI 2198H - Topics: Compar Am. & Talmudic LawPOLI 2494H - Topics: Zionist Political ThoughtPSYC 3128H - Seminar in Moral PsychologyPSYC 3815H - Cognitive Neuroscience Faculty Committee Dean Rebecca CypessThe Mordecai D. Katz and Dr. Monique C. Katz Deanof the Undergraduate Arts and SciencesEthel OrlianAssociate DeanCynthia WachtellDirector of the S. Daniel Abraham Honors ProgramJoshua BaconAssociate Professor of PsychologyDavid GlaserProfessor of MusicEphraim KanarfogelProfessor of Jewish HistoryJill KatzClinical Professor of ArchaeologyChaya RappAssociate Professor of ChemistryAlyssa SchuckClinical Professor of BiologyDavid ShatzRonald P. Stanton Professor of Philosophy, Ethics, and Religious ThoughtMarnin YoungAssociate Professor of Art History News & Events Stern College Honors Students Give Their Vote to Highly Acclaimed Musical, SuffsHenry Moss Shares his Recollections of Prewar Jewish German Life With SCW Honors StudentsHonors Courses Abroad Offer Unique Opportunities in Summer 2023 for Stern College StudentsStudents in the Stern College Honors Program Enjoyed Amazing Work Opportunities in Summer 2023Stern Honors Students Learn Important Negotiating Skills from Cardozo鈥檚 Prof. Michelle Greenberg-KobrinStern Honors Students Attend New York Philharmonic at Lincoln CenterDiving into the Gene Pool