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STEM

Syracuse University and UC Berkeley Researchers Team Up to Develop 3D Human Heart Model Showing How Cardiac Cells Fail to Adapt to a Pathological Mechanical Environment

Tuesday, February 25, 2020, By Alex Dunbar

To better understand heart diseases, doctors and scientists are constantly trying to understand how cardiac tissue in the human heart is affected by its changing environment. Specifically, researchers have wanted to better understand how cardiac cells adjust themselves depending on…

Campus & Community

Five Ways to Bust Through a Late-Winter Workout Slump

Monday, February 24, 2020, By Jen Plummer

We’re in that time of year when the shine of (and often, commitment to) New Year’s resolutions has dulled, but the renewed energy that spring weather brings is still, optimistically, a few weeks away. It can be tough to remain…

Health & Society

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Starts Feb. 24

Friday, February 21, 2020, By News Staff

To spread awareness, Syracuse University hosts National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week annually. Events for 2020 begin Monday, Feb.  24, and conclude with a keynote speaker Monday, March 2. This year’s theme is “Come as You Are: Hindsight is 20/20,”…

Veterans

Meet the New Head of the University’s Army ROTC Program: Jennifer Gotie

Friday, February 21, 2020, By Leah Lazarz

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jennifer Gotie didn’t grow up envisioning a career in military service. Born and raised in Truxton, New York, she imagined a life for herself as a diplomat and as a result became involved with the Rotary…

Arts & Culture

Urban Video Project Presents Program Exploring the Forensic Turn in Art and Architecture

Thursday, February 20, 2020, By Cjala Surratt

Light Work’s Urban Video Project (UVP) presents “Walled Unwalled,” an exhibition by 2019 Turner Prize recipient Lawrence Abu Hamdan. The work is on view at UVP’s outdoor projection site on the north facade of the Everson Museum of Art, 401…

Campus & Community

Speaking Up About Stuttering

Wednesday, February 19, 2020, By Jennifer Russo

It was standing room only in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons on the night of Jan. 23. Over 100 people, including Syracuse University students, families and medical professionals, were there to see the screening of a new documentary film about…

Health & Society

Fifth Annual Ann Selkowitz Litt Distinguished Speaker Series Features U.S. Olympic Training Center Dietitian

Sunday, February 16, 2020, By News Staff

Rob Skinner, senior sports dietitian at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the featured speaker of the Falk College’s Fifth Annual Ann Selkowitz Litt Distinguished Speaker Series. His lecture, “From the Military to the Olympics: Nutrition…

Health & Society

Health and Wellness Peer Education Team Application Deadline Feb. 16

Wednesday, February 12, 2020, By Gabrielle Lake

Undergraduate students interested in health, wellness, strengthening professional skills and connecting with the campus community are invited to apply for employment as a 2020-21 Barnes Center at The Arch peer educator. The application and additional details are available on the…

STEM

Biomedical and Chemical Engineering Professor Zhen Ma Receives NSF CAREER Award

Tuesday, February 4, 2020, By Alex Dunbar

Scientists have long known that some people have stronger heart muscles than others and there are multiple factors that can contribute to heart muscle strength in adults including exercise, genetics and diet. Even with all we know, there are still…

Campus & Community

Celebrating Sexual Health Awareness Month

Friday, January 31, 2020, By News Staff

Every February, the campus community, in collaboration with the Barnes Center at The Arch, celebrates Frisky February, Syracuse University’s Sexual Health Awareness Month. Celebrations throughout the month highlight themes of education, relationships, self-love and campus resources. “Within a fun and…