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The Science of Slime: Why We Care Where Biofilms Stick
For every human cell in our bodies there are 10 bacteria cells. When bacteria—good or bad—stick together, they form a slimy layer called a biofilm that adheres to surfaces inside or outside of the body. A good example is inside…
Raising the Bar: College of Law Revises Standards to Improve Student Success
A rigorous two-day test of legal knowledge, the bar exam is the final hurdle for those studying law to be admitted as practicing attorneys. To ensure that new graduates taking the bar exam had academic assistance, the College of Law initiated a revised set of academic standards several years ago.
Syracuse Recognized on President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
Syracuse University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for the 2013-14 academic year, one of only 12 institutions in New York State. The University has been on the Honor Roll with Distinction…
Geologists Receive Federal Grant to Study Tectonic Uplift
Earth scientists in the College of Arts and Sciences have received a major grant to test a new technique for measuring tectonic uplift. Gregory Hoke, assistant professor of Earth sciences, and Devin McPhillips, a postdoctoral research associate, are the recipients…
Faculty, Students Train India’s Future Engineers to Reduce Energy Footprint
Rapid economic growth in India has led to a spike in energy consumption, placing a serious strain on the country’s grid and energy supplies. Blackouts and brownouts are common and widespread. Worse, limited resources often make it impossible to generate…
Q & A: Christopher Faricy on the State of the Union Address
From the economy to the war on terror, President Obama touched on a wide range of issues during his State of the Union address Tuesday night. Christoper Faricy, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School and author of…
Education Professor to Discuss ‘Peaceful at the Core’ Curriculum at Barnes & Noble Jan. 17
School of Education Professor Mara Sapon-Shevin has developed a new curriculum to address issues of bullying and to promote a positive social climate in schools. Using children’s literature as the foundation for dialogue, the “Peaceful at the Core” curriculum is…
Student Ventures Can Enter Panasci Business Plan Competition to Win Startup Funding
The Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship and the Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) in the Whitman School of Management are calling for submissions for the 2015 Panasci Business Plan Competition. The competition accepts business plan ideas from graduate and…
ODEP Grant to Assist Job Training Programs at SU and OCC for People With Disabilities
Syracuse University, Onondaga Community College (OCC), the Syracuse City School District, the public workforce system and regional economic development and disability service agents are partnering with employers in high-growth industries to prepare youths and young adults with disabilities for skilled…
Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric Spina Announces Plans to Conclude Tenure
Dean Liz Liddy will serve as Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost.