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.
Donald Dutkowsky, Professor Emeritus of Economics in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the CNY Central story “Even Wegmans, one of country’s ‘best places to work,’ needs employees.” Dutkowsky discussed the current labor shortage, saying, “I think you’re seeing two…
Afton Kapuscinski, assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Psychological Services Center, was quoted by Newsweek for the article “Low Vaccination Rates Among Young People Indicate Vaccine Hesitancy is Not Just Political.” Kapuscinski discussed…
Peter Blanck, University Professor and chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute, was quoted in the USA Today article “Fact check: Card falsely claims to grant mask and vaccine exemptions.” Since the pandemic began, there have been many individuals who believe…
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by LAist for the story “People With Developmental Disabilities Want Their Home Health Workers Vaccinated.” Landes stated, “If you have an intellectual disability, and you’re living in your…
Paula Johnson, professor in the College of Law and co-director of the Cold Case Justice, was interviewed by the Beauregard Daily News for the article “‘There were higher hopes’: Did the FBI fail in trying to resolve civil rights cold…
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