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STEM

Milcarek Wins NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Wednesday, June 8, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Ryan Milcarek ’14, a mechanical and aerospace engineering Ph.D. student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has earned a prestigious graduate research fellowship from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award will fund three years of his fuel…

STEM

Snapchat Pioneer: Evan Garber ’10 Finds Success in Social Media

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Since it launched in 2011, Snapchat has established itself as one of the top social media platforms, especially among young people—so much so that it recently leapfrogged Instagram as the preferred social media platform among teens, according to Piper Jaffray’a…

STEM

Paying it Forward: Evin Robinson ’12, G’14 and Jessica Santana ’11, G’13

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, By Renée Gearhart Levy

Technology is one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the U.S. Yet less than 10 percent of New York City high schools offer computer science or technology-related classes. That’s what inspired Jessica Santana ’11, G’13 and Evin Robinson ’12, G…

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.

Campus & Community

Students Honored at CFSA Scholar and Mentor Recognition Event

Monday, June 6, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Students across campus with a variety of interests and goals apply for the most prestigious of nationally competitive scholarships each year. Some are awarded with those high honors, and all who compete are recognized each year for their efforts by…

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…