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STEM

Milcarek Wins NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Wednesday, June 8, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Ryan Milcarek ’14, a mechanical and aerospace engineering Ph.D. student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has earned a prestigious graduate research fellowship from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award will fund three years of his fuel…

STEM

Paying it Forward: Evin Robinson ’12, G’14 and Jessica Santana ’11, G’13

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, By Renée Gearhart Levy

Technology is one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the U.S. Yet less than 10 percent of New York City high schools offer computer science or technology-related classes. That’s what inspired Jessica Santana ’11, G’13 and Evin Robinson ’12, G…

Arts & Culture

Finding His Creative Outlet

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, By Renée Gearhart Levy

As an undergraduate, Anthony Otero ’96 worked at the Schine Student Center. The job was such an influential part of his college experience that the English major accepted a student affairs position at Schine when he graduated from the College…

STEM

Educator and Activist

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, By Renée Gearhart Levy

José Vilson ’04 is on his way to the U.S. Department of Education to meet with Secretary of Education John King and participate in a national summit on teacher diversity. The middle school math teacher has a lot to say…

Campus & Community

‘Paradise,’ Interactive Sound Installation by Douglas Quin, Lorne Covington

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, By News Staff

The Society for New Music is presenting “Paradise,” a world premiere interactive sound installation. Immerse yourself in the virtual Garden of Nature by way of this interactive environment featuring soundscapes and the voices of creatures from around the world. Create…

STEM

Mechanical Engineering Senior Named Astronaut Scholar

Monday, June 6, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Geoffrey Vaartstra ’17, a mechanical engineering major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been named Syracuse University’s 2016 Astronaut Scholar. Each year, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation selects one student who is pursuing a degree in science, technology,…

Campus & Community

Students Honored at CFSA Scholar and Mentor Recognition Event

Monday, June 6, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Students across campus with a variety of interests and goals apply for the most prestigious of nationally competitive scholarships each year. Some are awarded with those high honors, and all who compete are recognized each year for their efforts by…

Media, Law & Policy

Rudnick Receives George R. Burman Award from Whitman School

Friday, June 3, 2016, By Robert Conrad

Jack Rudnick, visiting professor of practice and director of the New York State Science and Technology Law Center (NYSSTLC) at the College of Law, received the third annual George R. Burman Award from the Whitman School of Management. The award…

Media, Law & Policy

Hub Brown Honored by AEJMC with Larry Burkum Service Award

Wednesday, June 1, 2016, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Hub Brown, associate dean for research, creativity, international initiatives and diversity and associate professor of broadcast and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, is the recipient of the Larry Burkum Service Award from the Electronic News Division of the Association…

Arts & Culture

Xiaowen Zhu G’12: Following Global Path to Career as Independent Artist

Wednesday, June 1, 2016, By Erica Blust

Xiaowen Zhu earned a master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree from the art video program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts‘ Department of Transmedia  in 2012. A London-based documentary filmmaker, media artist, curator and writer, she uses video,…