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Mathematics Professors Receive NSF Grants to Study Algebra
Two professors in the College of Arts and Sciences were awarded grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for their ongoing work with homological algebra. Professor Claudia Miller’s project is titled “Homological approaches to differential forms, differential operators and transfer…
Libraries Acquire Springer and Palgrave eBook Package
Syracuse University Libraries recently acquired access to many new online resources, including a package of more than 134,000 Springer and Palgrave ebooks, as well as the campus’ first library database of virtual reality content, Mindscape Commons. The Springer and Palgrave…
Is the Laugh Track in Television Effective Or Just Nostalgic?
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of radio, television and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted by The Associated Press, NBC News and CBS This Morning in coverage of the Jeopardy game host issues,…
Is TikTok’s Algorithm Unconsciously Biased?
Whitney Phillips, an assistant professor of communication, culture and digital technologies, was quoted in a Wired story “Why is TikTok creating filter bubbles based on your race?” In the article, Phillips discusses how users tend to replicate the identity in…
Amazon and Hulu’s Algorithms Continue to Suggest Conspiracy Films
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, and Michael Barkun, Professor Emeritus from the Maxwell School, were both quoted in the Business Insider story “Amazon and Hulu’s algorithms are recommending conspiracy theory films, and the consequences could be…
Removing GE, Adding Walgreens to Dow Seems ‘Only Sensible’
General Electric (GE) is going to be replaced by drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance on the Dow Jones industrial average. The change will happen before the open on June 26. Tom Barkley is a professor of finance practice and director…
After Algae Bloom, is the Water Safe to Drink?
When a blue-green algae bloom appeared in the typically clear and beautiful Skaneateles Lake last week, many wondered what caused the phenomenon, and if their tap water was still safe to drink. For Spectrum News Central New York, Syracuse Professor…
Professor Robert Thompson on a playoff run and its morale boost for Calgary
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted in a Calgary Herald story “ Long or short, Flames’ playoff run is a morale boost for city.”
A Better Way to Farm Algae
Scientists have long known of the potential of microalgae to aid in the production of biofuels and other valuable chemicals. However, the difficulty and significant cost of growing microalgae have in some ways stalled further development of this promising technology. Bendy Estime,…
SU hosts Commutative Algebra, Algebraic Geometry Conference
More than two dozen mathematicians from New York State and Ontario will converge at Syracuse University for the 23rd annual “Route 81 Conference on Commutative Algebra and Algebraic Geometry.” The conference, which is attended primarily by mathematicians from SU, Cornell…