Emma Ertinger, Author at Syracuse University Today

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Advancing Safer, Energy-Efficient Building Retrofits

Assistant Professor Kun-Hao Yu's NYSERDA-funded project will foster the development of energy-efficient building panels that are installed with robotic assistance. The project, “3D-Printed Siding and Human-Robot

Oct. 11, 2026 | STEM

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SyracuseCoE to Host International Healthy Buildings Conference

Global experts in indoor air quality and building science will convene for the 2027 conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate.

July 2, 2026 | STEM

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SyracuseCoE Hosts AI Industry Summit

The summit brought together industry, academic and government experts to explore how artificial intelligence can shape the future of building science.

May 18, 2026 | STEM

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From Campus to Los Alamos: Lucas Heffler ’26 Joins Frontier of American Science

Heffler credits hands-on lab coursework, industry-experienced faculty and Department of Energy summer training for his new role.

May 5, 2026 | STEM

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Syracuse Center of Excellence Funds Collaborative Research Projects

College of Engineering and Computer Science professors Lihong Lao, Zhao Qin and Qinru Qiu were honored as SyracuseCoE Faculty Fellows.

Feb. 4, 2026 | STEM

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Bryan S. Kim Named as Inaugural Varshney Faculty Fellow

The fellowship, established by Distinguished Professor Pramod Varshney, recognizes and supports a promising, full-time EECS faculty member dedicated to both research and mentorship.

Dec. 8, 2025 | Campus & Community

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SyracuseCoE Supports Clean Tech Startups

Two Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems startups received $7,500 for research and development projects through the Innovation Fund pitch competition.

Nov. 10, 2025 | STEM

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Researchers Earn NIH Grant to Study Citrus Compound for Bone Regeneration

A team that includes Professor Pranav Soman will study how hesperidin from citrus improves bone treatment with fewer side effects.

Oct. 27, 2025 | STEM

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SyracuseCoE Invites Applications for 2026 Faculty Fellows Program

Faculty researchers can apply for seed funding to support collaborative projects advancing clean energy and resilient communities.

Oct. 24, 2025 | STEM

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ECS Professor Receives NSF Robotics Award

Yizhi Liu has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to design an AI-enabled robot that can conduct safe, efficient roof inspections.

Oct. 17, 2025 | STEM

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Professor Receives Award for Quantum and Semiconductor Workforce Development

Moamer Hasanovic, in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, will create a program that will give training on specific technologies and mentorship.

Oct. 2, 2025 | STEM

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Professor Shikha Nangia Named Milton and Ann Stevenson Endowed Professor of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering

The department chair and computational modeling expert studies biological barriers to advance treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

Sept. 12, 2025 | STEM

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Jianshun ‘Jensen’ Zhang Named Interim Department Chair of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) is excited to announce that Professor Jianshun “Jensen” Zhang has been appointed interim department chair of mechanical

July 16, 2025 | STEM

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Traugott Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Bing Dong to Present at Prestigious AI Conference

Professor Bing Dong was recently selected to lead a workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) at NeurIPS, the Conference and Workshop on Neural Information Processing Systems. Founded in 1987,

July 16, 2025 | STEM

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SyracuseCoE Announces 2025 Industry Collaboration Student Internship Program Awardees

Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) is pleased to announce that four local organizations have been selected for the 2025 SyracuseCoE

March 13, 2025 | Campus & Community

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Smart Cities Research @ SU Holds First Workshop

On Feb. 14, Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) hosted the first Smart Cities Research @ SU workshop, led by Sevgi

March 7, 2025 | STEM

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SyracuseCoE Announces Innovation Fund Awards to Four Cleantech Companies Working With Faculty and Students

Four startup companies have been selected to receive awards through the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) Innovation Fund. Designed to

Dec. 6, 2024 | Business & Entrepreneurship

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‘Managing Mass Timber: From Forest to Future’ Exhibition Comes to Syracuse

When it comes to sustainable construction materials, there’s no contest: mass timber buildings require less heavy equipment, save on labor costs and take less time

Oct. 16, 2024 | STEM

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