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STEM

Physics Department Yields Award-Winning Dissertations

Thursday, December 5, 2013, By Rob Enslin

Two physicists with ties to The College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded national dissertation prizes. Shiladitya Banerjee G’13, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Chicago, is the recipient of the American Physical Society (APS)’s Award for Outstanding…

Campus & Community

Syracuse Commits to Attainment Goal, Joins National Partnership

Thursday, December 5, 2013, By News Staff

On Wednesday, Lumina Foundation announced that Syracuse will be among the first 20 cities in America to partner with the organization in an effort to mobilize around the importance of increasing the number of Syracuse residents who go to college….

Campus & Community

A Spirit of Horsemanship

Wednesday, December 4, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

They share a love of horses and horseback riding and a spirit to share that passion with others. The members of the SU English Equestrian Club compete in eight shows a year and also do volunteer work, acquainting young people with horses and assisting on a farm of rescued animals.

Arts & Culture

La Casita Hosts CNY Book Awards Dec. 5

Wednesday, December 4, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University is well represented at the second annual Central New York Book Awards, taking place Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6:15-8:15 p.m. at La Casita Cultural Center (109 Otisco St., Syracuse). Sixteen SU faculty members and alumni have been nominated…

Media, Law & Policy

‘Works of Late Chosŏn Dynasty Korea’ Project Awarded Major Grant

Wednesday, December 4, 2013, By News Staff

George Kallander, associate professor of history, has received a three-year, $290,000 grant from the Academy of Korean Studies to lead a project, ‘Works of Late Chosŏn Dynasty Korea,’ to translate four important historical Korean texts into English. As the project director,…

STEM

Biologist Develops Method for Monitoring Shipping Noise in Dolphin Habitat

Tuesday, December 3, 2013, By Rob Enslin

A biologist in The College of Arts and Sciences has developed a system of techniques for tracking ships and monitoring underwater noise levels in a protected marine mammal habitat.

Campus & Community

Looking for Participants/Syracuse Lead Study Expands Recruiting

Monday, December 2, 2013, By News Staff

The Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition at Falk College is expanding recruitment for the Syracuse Lead Study.  Additional zip codes are 13203 and 13208, in addition to the existing areas of 13204, 13205 and 13207. The study…

Campus & Community

Bringing Sustainable Initiatives to the Caribbean

Monday, December 2, 2013, By Kathleen Haley

In Kiven Pierre’s home country of Guyana, cheap electricity is a valuable commodity. He hopes to change that with two new award-winning businesses that are making the most of sustainable options.

Campus & Community

DPS Releases Android Mobile App

Monday, December 2, 2013, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety will release its new Android phone and tablet app on Monday, Dec. 2. The app was developed in a partnership between the department and the School of Information Studies. DPS approached the project in…

Campus & Community

Convergence of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah Celebrated

Tuesday, November 26, 2013, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

On Thursday, Nov. 28, Americans of the Jewish faith tradition will celebrate two holidays—Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah.