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Mercury Matters 2020: A Science Brief for Journalists
MATS and Mercury in Context Coal-fired power plants are the largest source of mercury in the U.S., accounting for approximately 48% of mercury emissions in 20151. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) were finalized in 2012 to regulate emissions…
Our Plan for Fall 2020
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: Since our founding 150 years ago, Syracuse University has withstood the challenges of our time. Through it all, it’s been our people—students, faculty, staff and alumni—who have enabled our ability to navigate challenging…
Joel Francois Named 2020 Soros Fellow
Joel Francois, a graduate student in the creative writing program in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2020 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans. He is the third Syracuse University creative writing M.F.A. student…
A Devotion to Family, Friends, Food and Social Justice: Remembering the Life of Professor Evan Weissman
Evan L. Weissman, Ph.D., associate professor in food studies and nutrition in the Falk College, passed away unexpectedly while at home with his family on April 9. Weissman touched the Syracuse community where he lived, and that he loved deeply,…
Physics Faculty Research Published in Scholarly Journals
Research by Assistant Professor Joseph Paulsen and Distinguished Professor Sheldon Stone from the Department of Physics was recently featured in scholarly physics journals. Paulsen’s work on predicting how soft materials crumple and wrinkle was published in the journal Physical Review X. Stone’s research on the structure…
Tips for Writing and Submitting an Op-ed
Syracuse University’s media relations team works with faculty on pitching thought leadership to news media as it relates to their scholarship or research interest. An op-ed is an opinion piece, ideally written on a topic that is in the news…
Need to Set Up a Schedule for Academic Success? A Peer Coach or Tutor Can Help with That
Are you a student struggling with managing your time with online classes, coursework, studying and downtime? Or just need some advice in adjusting to this new learning environment? A peer tutor or coach through the Center for Learning and Student…
“Closures, bankruptcies possible as coronavirus cripples CNY hospitals, experts warn.”
Thomas Dennison, professor of practice emeritus of public administration in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by syracuse.com for the article “Closures, bankruptcies possible as coronavirus cripples CNY hospitals, experts warn.” Dennison, whose teaching and research focus on the administration, financing,…
Alumna Studies Communication Behavior of Harbor Seals in Alaska
Communicating can be difficult at a concert. You may find yourself having to yell just so your friend sitting beside you can hear you over the background noise. The same goes for the underwater environment. Not only are other marine…
Health Care Heroes Need a Break, Too
April 10, 2020 – The co-author of research on the health benefits of vacation says the same holds true for health care workers in our current climate, who can benefit from even small breaks to combat the pandemic’s emotional toll….