Scott Nicholson, associate professor at the Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool), was honored at the North America Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA) conference with the “Rising Star” award. The recognition is given to the most promising first-year attendee of the conference. NASAGA is a network of professionals from more than 50 countries around the globe who work to improve learning in organizations working on design, implementation and evaluation of games and simulations.
Nicholson is a library scientist and earned a Ph.D. at the University of North Texas. His areas of research include studying the ways in which libraries use recreational gaming activities and exploring what activities are most effective for different user groups and different goals.
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, authored an op-ed for The Conversation titled “Facebook’s news blockade in Australia shows how tech giants are swallowing the web.” Grygiel, an expert on social media, comments on Facebook’s response…
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted by Variety for the story “Australia Passes Law Making Google and Facebook Pay for News.” Australia recently passed a law requiring major tech firms to pay publishers for…
Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice and director of executive education in the Whitman School, was interviewed by the International Business Times for the article “Alarm Over Chip Shortage Prompts White House Action.” Recently there was a shortage in…
Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education in the College of Law, co-authored an op-ed for The Hill titled “Netflix’s ‘I Care a Lot’ should worry you.” Kohn, an expert on elder…
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by The Wrap for the story “Britney Spears Doc Sparks Re-Examination of Celebrity: ‘The…
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