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STEM

Physics Alumnus Wins Major Dissertation Award

Wednesday, November 29, 2017, By Rob Enslin

An alumnus of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is being recognized by the American Physical Society (APS). Nathan Jurik G’16, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Oxford (U.K.), is the 2018 recipient of the Mitsuyoshi Tanaka…

Business & Economy

Innovation Orange: Professor Burak Kazaz

Wednesday, November 29, 2017, By Keith Kobland

This edition of Innovation Orange highlights the research of Burak Kazaz, The Steven R. Becker Professor of Supply Chain Management and Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence at the Whitman School of Management. Professor Kazaz is…

Arts & Culture

‘Holidays at Hendricks’ Ushers in the Season on Dec. 3

Wednesday, November 29, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University’s annual holiday concert, “Holidays at Hendricks,” will take place this year on Sunday, Dec. 3, in the main chapel. The performance, by talented musicians and vocal performers from the Syracuse University community, begins at 7:30 p.m. and is…

STEM

Students Pursue Research at Sites across Country through NSF-Funded Program

Tuesday, November 28, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Mathematics major Danika Van Niel ’18 conducted original research in algebraic geometry last summer within the Mathematics Department at Purdue University. In the process, she learned what a career in mathematics research involves—and discovered more about herself. “I learned about…

Campus & Community

Cameron MacPherson Named as University’s First Mitchell Scholar

Tuesday, November 28, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

MacPherson is one of only 12 U.S. students selected from more than 300 applicants for the award this year. He will use the award to study intercultural theology at Trinity College, Dublin.

Health & Society

Workshop Uses Design Thinking to Develop Solutions for Desirable Aging Experience

Monday, November 27, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

A recent daylong workshop—“Design-Thinking for Community-Supported Senior Care,” organized by the Syracuse University Aging Studies Institute and the School of Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts—brought together interested individuals from across the University and the Central New…

Arts & Culture

Shaped Clay Society to Host Holiday Mug Sale Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Monday, November 27, 2017, By Erica Blust

The Shaped Clay Society in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will host its annual holiday mug sale Nov. 29-Dec. 1 in the first-floor galleria of the Dorothea Ilgen Shaffer Art Building. Hours are Nov. 29 and 30, 10…

Campus & Community

University Joins National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity

Monday, November 27, 2017, By Carol Boll

Syracuse University this month formally joined the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), a membership-only organization that gives faculty, graduate and postdoctoral scholars access to tools and services designed to enhance productivity and career success. Founded in 2010,…

STEM

Physics Ph.D. Student Builds Successful Research Company

Tuesday, November 21, 2017, By Cyndi Moritz

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…

Health & Society

Spin & Give Fundraiser Planned for Dec. 1

Tuesday, November 21, 2017, By News Staff

For a second year, Spin & Give will raise funds and collect donations to support the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital and the Food Bank of Central New York. The event will take place Friday, Dec. 1, from 4-8 p.m., an evening of…