Aiza Bhuiyan Archives - The Observer

photo of two vaccine volunteers hoping to achieve immunity. both have face masks and head coverings on.

Vaccine Vulnerabilities

By AIZA BHUIYAN
December 2, 2020

Disruptions to daily routines due to the pandemic and quarantining this year have thrown off many students' sleep schedules.

Coronavirus and Counting Sheep: How the Pandemic Is Affecting Your Sleep

By AIZA BHUIYAN
November 11, 2020

graph of achievement gap among students of different races

Global Pandemic Widens Achievement Gap Among Students

By AIZA BHUIYAN
September 17, 2020

infographic about racism

The Psychological Toll of Racism

By AIZA BHUIYAN
September 16, 2020

After shuttering all research since spring, students and teachers alike are now returning to their labs, although mostly continuing to work remotely.

STEM Students Resume Research Remotely

By AIZA BHUIYAN and LUKE OSBORN
July 30, 2020

UPDATED: Clearing the Air: Addressing The Misconceptions about “E-Cigs”

By AIZA BHUIYAN, SOPHIE PARTRIDGE-HICKS, and GABE SAMANDI
October 16, 2019

Luke Osborn winding down with a Glossier face mask.

What’s Better: Natural vs. Synthetic Face Masks

By LUKE OSBORN and AIZA BHUIYAN
March 12, 2019

With the announced changes to the specialized high school system, the demographics of the school will better reflect those of the city.

We Need to Diversify Specialized High Schools

By AIZA BHUIYAN
February 19, 2019

Whether you go low-carb or high-carb, studies show you will most likely gain back the weight you lost.

Adopting Healthy Habits: Don’t Diet ’til You Try It

By AIZA BHUIYAN
February 5, 2019

Photo Courtesy of Bruce Gilbert

Guy Robinson Ph.D., Fordham’s Resident Pollen Analyst

By AIZA BHUIYAN
November 14, 2018

In 2007, 14.6 percent of U.S. college students have used prescription drugs nonmedically. (Photo Via Flickr)

The Opioid Epidemic: Facts and Remedies

By AIZA BHUIYAN
September 26, 2018

Depicted: number of black students in each Michigan school district compared to the respective achievement gap in reading and math performance, measured in Grade Equivalent Units. Zero represents the national average, so a negative numeric value indicates how many grade levels below the mean students in the district are performing.

Equal Access to Education for All: A Civil Rights Issue

By AIZA BHUIYAN
September 11, 2018