A View from Mount Sinai

In the initial episode, host Dan Frering introduces the viewer to their new laboratory and state-of-the-art research center near Albany, New York as we get a sneak peek at what will include a fully equipped photometry laboratory, human-subjects research capabilities, a design and application workshop, and space to host conferences, seminars, and other educational programs. In addition to laboratory research, the LHRC frequently conducts field research aimed at better understanding the application of light in a wide range of real-world settings. The episode closes with Dan interviewing Director Mariana Figueiro, PhD on the move to Mount Sinai and moving forward.

Traffic crashes involving pedestrians have been rising at an alarming rate over the past several years and have increased dramatically since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode we discuss some possible reasons for this increase and the role that lighting can play in improving visibility of pedestrians and potentially decreasing pedestrian injuries and deaths along streets and roadways at night.

While satellite imagery is improving and provides more exact information about the characteristics of light at night as seen from space, this episode explores the question of whether or not satellite imagery can provide useful information about the impacts that this nighttime light might be having on peoples’ health and on the environment.

Sleep disorders are a growing problem among middle and high school students. This episode of A View from Mount Sinai explores the reasons for this and the role of light in promoting healthy sleep patterns for teenage students.

In this month's episode of A View from Mount Sinai, Dan Frering discusses the accuracy of smart phone apps in measuring light levels in various types of lighting applications.