Alex Dunbar, Author at Syracuse University Today

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Ph.D. Student’s Winter Break Project Grows Into Global Productivity App

Computer science Ph.D. student Dongda Li built the free, open-source Mindwtr task manager for himself. Now users around the world help shape it.

Oct. 15, 2026 | STEM

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NSF Funds Professor’s Research to Tackle AI’s Blind Spots

Junzhe Zhang, professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is working to help artificial intelligence learn from imperfect data.

Oct. 14, 2026 | STEM

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ECS Faculty to Be Honored by the Technology Alliance of Central New York

The three professors will be recognized at the group's 26th Celebration of Technology Awards next month.

Oct. 7, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Researcher Helps Show Why the Universe May Be Stuck in Place

A new study by postdoctoral researcher Gregory Kaplanek suggests the universe may be trapped in its own comfort zone—and why that is a good thing.

Oct. 5, 2026 | STEM

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Research Team Wins NSF Grant to Train the Next Generation of Battery Engineers

Students from grade school through college will gain hands-on experience in energy storage technology.

Sept. 18, 2026 | STEM

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Engineering and Computer Science Student Advising Model Wins National Recognition

NACADA honored ECS's holistic, team-based approach for driving measurable gains in student retention and career outcomes.

Sept. 1, 2026 | Campus & Community

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AI Cybersecurity Work Nets Ph.D. Student 2 Awards From Amazon

Shwetha Srikanta's AI systems help detect and stop sophisticated automated attacks, earning her top honors at Amazon's global intern recognition event.

Aug. 24, 2026 | STEM

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Aerospace Engineering Student Interns at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Aerospace engineering major Andrew Uryniak spent his summer supporting a joint U.S.-European mission to search for life on Mars.

Aug. 14, 2026 | STEM

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Developing Humanoid Robot That Learns Construction Skills From Human Workers

The research breakthrough, developed by professor Yizhi Liu and Ph.D. student Yanxi Liu, is believed to be among the first of its kind in the

Aug. 5, 2026 | STEM

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Quinn Qiao, Bing Dong Take on New Leadership Roles in ECS

Both professors are faculty members in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with distinguished records of scholarship and research.

July 14, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Recent ECS Graduates Earn Elite Honor From National Engineering Honor Society

Tova Fink ‘26 and Sadie Meyer ‘26 have been named 2026 Laureates of the Tau Beta Pi Association, one of the highest honors bestowed by

July 9, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Wu Awarded NIH Grant to Pursue Nanoparticle Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis

The College of Engineering and Computer Science professor plans to develop a new class of nanoparticle-based therapy designed to re-educate the immune system.

July 2, 2026 | STEM

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Citrus Racing Posts Best Results in 20 Years at Formula SAE Michigan

The College of Engineering and Computer Science team completed every dynamic event at Formula SAE Michigan for the first time in 20 years.

June 11, 2026 | STEM

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Associate Provost Julie Hasenwinkel Named Interim ECS Dean

Hasenwinkel, a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence, will continue to serve concurrently as associate provost for academic programs.

June 1, 2026 | Campus & Community

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ECS Professor Selected for Air Force Research Lab Faculty Program

Amit Sanyal's research focuses on tracking and predicting the trajectories of objects in Earth's orbit, a growing challenge in space safety.

April 28, 2026 | STEM

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When AI Enters the Arena: Students Tackle Cybersecurity Challenges

What happens when students are allowed to use artificial intelligence to solve cybersecurity challenges? That question took center stage as Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

April 24, 2026 | STEM

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New Program Prepares Central New York Workers for High-Tech Careers

Micron Technology’s expansion in North Syracuse is expected to generate thousands of high-tech jobs in the coming years, but many Central New York (CNY) workers

April 14, 2026 | STEM

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Student Discovers Security Vulnerability in Common Operating System

Shivam Kumar recently identified the vulnerability in a key component of countless computing systems and the largest open-source project in existence.

April 13, 2026 | STEM, Uncategorized

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