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Physicists Awarded $1.1 Million Grant

Wednesday, June 8, 2016, By Rob Enslin

Members of the High Energy Theory Group in the College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded a three-year, $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support their work in theoretical particle physics and cosmology. Most…

STEM

Earth Scientists Push Boundaries of 3D Modeling

Wednesday, June 8, 2016, By Rob Enslin

Earth scientists in the College of Arts and Sciences are changing the way they study the geological record, thanks to new advances in three-dimensional modeling. Robert Moucha, assistant professor of geophysics, and Gregory Ruetenik, a Ph.D. student in Earth sciences,…

Arts & Culture

Finding His Creative Outlet

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, By Renée Gearhart Levy

As an undergraduate, Anthony Otero ’96 worked at the Schine Student Center. The job was such an influential part of his college experience that the English major accepted a student affairs position at Schine when he graduated from the College…

STEM

Educator and Activist

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, By Renée Gearhart Levy

José Vilson ’04 is on his way to the U.S. Department of Education to meet with Secretary of Education John King and participate in a national summit on teacher diversity. The middle school math teacher has a lot to say…

STEM

Mechanical Engineering Senior Named Astronaut Scholar

Monday, June 6, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Geoffrey Vaartstra ’17, a mechanical engineering major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been named Syracuse University’s 2016 Astronaut Scholar. Each year, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation selects one student who is pursuing a degree in science, technology,…

Arts & Culture

Architecture Professors Win Ragdale Ring Competition with ‘Rounds’ Design

Monday, June 6, 2016, By Elaine Wackerow

Architecture assistant professors and architects Greg Corso and Molly Hunker, principals of the design collaborative SPORTS, recently won the fourth annual Ragdale Ring competition for their ribbon-like design.

Arts & Culture

University Singers in Performance of a Lifetime in Bulgaria

Friday, June 3, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

The University Singers had the experience of a lifetime singing in an international European competition. The competition was held on the same weekend as Commencement, so the College of Visual and Performing Arts held a small ceremony for senior members of the group at the preview concert in Setnor Auditorium.

STEM

Biophysics Student Earns Top Honors at Statewide Research Conference

Friday, June 3, 2016, By Amy Manley

Kassidy Lundy ’16, a physics major in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), was recently awarded first prize for her poster presentation at the 24th Annual Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) Statewide Student Conference, held in Lake…

Campus & Community

Call for Syracuse Welcome 2016 Volunteers

Wednesday, June 1, 2016, By News Staff

The time has come again to start recruiting for Syracuse Welcome 2016 volunteers. In continuation of our tradition, we are seeking volunteers to welcome new students and families in a variety of ways. Over 3,500 students are expected to arrive…

Arts & Culture

Argentina Trip Inspires Staff Member’s Artistic Creations

Wednesday, June 1, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

With her two sons grown, Kirstin Guanciale took time for herself for a little adventure and some self-discovery.