Alex Dunbar, Author at Syracuse University Today

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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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Engineering Student Abroad? This Strasbourg Local Has You Covered

Jean-Laurent Lareyre has helped more than 60 ECS students navigate life, classes and adventure in Strasbourg, France.

Feb. 13, 2026 | STEM

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ECS Launches Minor in Artificial Intelligence Science and Engineering

The minor, beginning this fall, will prepare students to thrive in an artificial intelligence driven environment and provide them with highly marketable skills.

Feb. 11, 2026 | STEM

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Battery Research by Professor Quinn Qiao Awarded Raymond Funding

Project will develop new estimation framework for lithium iron phosphate batteries used in forklifts through industry partnership program.

Feb. 6, 2026 | STEM

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ECS Faculty Receive Grant to Expand Next-Generation Computing to Local Students

The National Science Foundation CSforAll award will benefit high school students in Central New York.

Jan. 26, 2026 | STEM

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Host Family Stays Boost Study Abroad Success

An ECS student studying in Strasbourg shares about how her host family supports language practice, local insights and a comforting home while away from campus.

Dec. 8, 2025 | Campus & Community

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Student Innovations Shine at 2025 Invent@SU Presentations

Eight teams of engineering students presented designs for original devices to industry experts and investors at Invent@SU Final Presentations. This six-week summer program allows students

June 26, 2025 | STEM

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