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Health & Society

School of Education’s Dotger receives NSF award to design and test clinical simulations for the preparation of math and science teachers

Thursday, May 26, 2011, By Jennifer Russo

Benjamin H. Dotger, assistant professor in Teaching and Leadership Programs in the School of Education, has been awarded a $449,898 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for his project titled “The Science and Mathematics Simulated Interaction Model (SIM).”  The…

STEM

Syracuse University scientists discover new hitch to link nerve cell motors to their cargo

Wednesday, May 25, 2011, By News Staff

With every bodily movement—from the blink of an eye to running a marathon—nerve cells transmit signals to muscle cells. To do that, nerve cells rely on tiny molecular motors to transport chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that excite muscles cells into action….

Business & Economy

WISE wins 2011 Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award from U.S. Small Business Administration

Wednesday, May 25, 2011, By News Staff

The Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (WISE) Women’s Business Center was awarded the Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award during the 2011 U.S. Small Business Administration Small Business Week and Small Business Excellence Awards. WISE director Joanne Lenweaver accepted…

Arts & Culture

New summer music recording course at SubCat Studios allows SU students to teach Syracuse high school students with disabilities

Wednesday, May 25, 2011, By News Staff

A new and unique summer course offered by Syracuse University will give SU students the opportunity to teach Syracuse high school students with disabilities about the art of music production and recording engineering in a professional recording studio.  “Studio Recording/The…

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Tuesday, May 24

Tuesday, May 24, 2011, By News Staff

Arts and Sciences’ David Yaffe writes Daily Beast tribute to Bob Dylan marking his 70th birthday

Arts & Culture

Thirty-ninth annual Teenage Competitive Art Exhibition to be presented by The Links Inc., Community Folk Art Center

Tuesday, May 24, 2011, By News Staff

The Syracuse chapter of The Links Inc. and the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) will be hosting the 39th annual Teenage Competitive Art Exhibition from May 24 through June 4. A closing reception and awards presentation will be held at CFAC,…

SU director of multicultural affairs honored by city and community

Tuesday, May 24, 2011, By News Staff

James Duah-Agyeman, director of Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, was recognized on Saturday, April 30, at the City Hall Commons as part of Ms. Mary’s Philanthropy Day.

Business & Economy

Whitman launches master’s advantage programs in finance, accounting and business administration; partners with institutions

Tuesday, May 24, 2011, By News Staff

The Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University has launched the Whitman Advantage Program for master’s work in finance, accounting and business administration. The one-year degree programs are well suited to the needs of individuals with an undergraduate degree who…

Campus & Community

SU in the News: Monday, May 23

Monday, May 23, 2011, By News Staff

Women’s Wear Daily reports on VPA NYC Gala 2011 honoring Vanessa Williams and Frank Bisignano

BBI’s Marcia Scherer ’70 to receive mentor award from Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America

Monday, May 23, 2011, By News Staff

Marcia Scherer ’70, of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, will receive the Sam McFarland Memorial Mentor Award from the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA). The award recognizes Scherer for having influenced, counseled and nurtured others…