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Yaffe Discusses Reckless Child with PBS
Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor David Yaffe was interviewed by PBS News Hour about his new biography, “Reckless Daughter: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell,” which is a deep-dive into the artist’s life. “Well, I’ll start by saying that Joni never…
Physics Ph.D. Student Builds Successful Research Company
Aaron Wolfe expects to finish up his Ph.D. in physics this semester. He has been working on his doctorate since 2011 and should have been done by now, he says, but a few things have gotten in the way—like helping…
‘Paris Noir’ Information Meeting Nov. 30
Participants study the influence and dynamics of Black culture, literature and experience in Paris, past and present.
Physicist Seeks Big Answers from Tiny Particles
A large National Science Foundation (NSF) grant allows Mitchell Soderberg, associate professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, to lead a team researching particle physics in the ongoing quest to explain how the universe works. Soderberg’s research involves measuring how…
Steve Kuusisto Writes Tribute to Corky, His First Guide Dog
When poet Stephen Kuusisto decided to train with a guide dog at age 39 he had no idea the decision would change every aspect of his life. “It was amazing to find out what a dog can do,” he says….
Maxwell X Lab Innovates Policymaking through Behavioral Science
How can behavioral science help high school students increase their chances of going to college? How can an underutilized healthcare program for low-income people better target its communications so that people who need it know of its availability and use…
Different Sides Oppose FCC Deregulation Plan
As ownership of the FCC proposed a new, deregulated plan, in regards to broadcast ownership, many voices took opposing sides on the topic. This include Newhouse Professor Chris Tuohey and Imraan Farukhi, who were both quoted in an article written…
Friday Deadline to Submit Application to Perform at MLK Celebration
Applications are due Friday for individuals and groups who would like to perform at the 2018 Martin Luther King Junior Celebration, which takes place on Jan. 28 at the Carrier Dome. Application forms may be downloaded from the MLK Celebration…
‘Tree of 40 Fruits’ Featured in Atlas Obscura
As the winter season arrives, iSchool Professor Sam Van Aken’s Tree of 40 Fruits may look like any other on campus. However its amazing relevance still is there, as Atlas Obscura recently detailed in a feature on Van Aken and…
Chin, Chapin Testify to NYS Senate on Cybersecurity
In the wake of the Equifax breach, the New York State Senate turned to Syracuse University’s cybersecurity faculty to learn about cyberthreats, best practices and solutions. In the following select passages of their written testimonies, Professors Shiu-Kai Chin and Steve Chapin share their expertise…