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Media, Law & Policy

Unless Designers and Users Intervene, Expect More Missteps in an AI World

Tuesday, May 28, 2019, By Keith Kobland

A recent report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) paints a troubling future for artificial intelligence in terms of promoting dominant gender norms. UNESCO’s report maintains digital assistants like Alexa and Siri create a model of…

Campus & Community

A&S advisor, Syracuse Football Star Scott Freeney ’97 Helps Students Win in the Classroom

Tuesday, May 28, 2019, By Rob Enslin

Hannah, a first-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), can’t decide on a major. Sitting across from her advisor in a cozy, book-lined office in the Hall of Languages, the 19-year-old admits she’s at a crossroads. “I’m good…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Hosts First-Ever Procurement Fair, Launches Building Local Initiative

Thursday, May 23, 2019, By Joyce LaLonde

On Tuesday, May 21, Syracuse University hosted its first-ever Procurement Fair as part of its new Building Local initiative, a three-pronged effort focused on opportunity, partnerships and business. The fair introduced local business enterprises—including those owned by women, minorities, veterans…

Campus & Community

J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge: González Speaks, Scott Wins, Syracuse Stage Benefits

Thursday, May 23, 2019, By Joyce LaLonde

The 2019 J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge was painted Orange this year through Syracuse University’s multifaceted involvement. In its 42nd year, the road race continues to be a community event for Syracuse. More than 6,000 runners, walkers and rollers—including more than…

STEM

Ammonium Fertilized Early Life on Earth

Tuesday, May 21, 2019, By News Staff

A team of international scientists—including researchers at the University of St. Andrews, Syracuse University and Royal Holloway, University of London—have demonstrated a new source of food for early life on the planet. Life on Earth relies on the availability of…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage to Receive $10,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts

Friday, May 17, 2019, By Joanna Penalva

Syracuse Stage was awarded a $10,000 Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for the 2019/2020 season Cold Read Festival of New Plays. Cold Read is Syracuse Stage’s launch pad for making new play development and production…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse Junior Selected for Bustle Diversity Internship

Friday, May 17, 2019, By News Staff

Shannon Stubbs, a junior in the magazine, newspaper and digital journalism (MND) program, has been selected for an internship created via a partnership between the Newhouse School and Bustle Digital Group to provide opportunities in publishing for students of color. The…

Media Tip Sheets

Dean Michael Speaks Offers Thoughts on the Passing of Architectural Legend I.M. Pei

Thursday, May 16, 2019, By Keith Kobland

Syracuse University School of Architecture Dean Michael Speaks offers his thoughts on the passing of I.M. Pei at the age of 102.   I.M. Pei was one of the most important architects of the second half of the Twentieth Century….

Campus & Community

Eight Will Make Impacts around the Globe through Fulbright Grants

Thursday, May 16, 2019, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

This fall, Grace Gugerty ’19 will head to Thailand through a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award. There, she will serve in a primary or secondary school in a rural area, and hopes to implement a project involving the National Scouting…

Campus & Community

InclusiveU Students Continue Advocacy Work for Inclusive Higher Education

Thursday, May 16, 2019, By Karly Grifasi

Students in Syracuse University’s InclusiveU program spent this year advocating for inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities beginning with a visit to Capitol Hill last fall and ending with a visit to campus from U.S. Representative John Katko….