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AI Ethicist Addresses Safety and Oversight Concerns
Artificial Intelligence is advancing at a rapid pace, and some top researchers are calling for a pause. An open letter issued by the Future of Life Institute argues for a 6-month pause on the training of AI systems more powerful…
America’s Pastime in Less Time: What to Expect as MLB Season Begins
The Major League Baseball (MLB) season opens this week with major changes in store. A pitch clock, new pickoff limits, bigger bases and rules on shifting infielders are all aimed at helping America’s pastime take up less time. Three Syracuse…
Experts Weigh In on 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Withdrawal from Vietnam
March 29, 2023 marks 50 years since the U.S. withdrew from the Vietnam War. Two of our Syracuse University faculty experts and military veterans weighed in on the anniversary. You can learn more about them and see their comments below….
Falk College Nutrition Science Students Examining Impact of Father’s Obesity on Children
Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States, where one in five children and adolescents are affected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While obesity in mothers has been the primary focus of early life…
Media Tip Sheet: Experts Respond to Japan’s Population Crisis
Many are saying Japan will ‘disappear’ if there is no action on birthrates. Two Syracuse University faculty experts (listed below) can speak on this topic. If you’d like to schedule an interview with either of them, please reach out to…
Improving Cybersecurity at the National Level – Expert Weighs in on New Strategy
The Biden-Harris administration recently unveiled a new national cybersecurity strategy aimed at protecting America’s digital infrastructure. It comes as high-profile attacks continue to target both government agencies and private companies. Shiu-Kai Chin is a professor of electrical engineering and computer…
Media Tip Sheet: Climate Change and Outdoor Recreation
Climate change is a big part of our everyday conversation around the world. Robert Wilson, an associate professor in the geography and environment department at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, recently expressed concern about the impacts…
Media Tip Sheet: Ohio’s Toxic Train Wreck – Impacts on Animals and Environment
A Norfolk Southern freight train with hazardous materials on board derailed in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3, 2023. Since then, residents have been demanding answers and help as they’re concerned for their health and safety. Aviva Vincent, Ph.D., assistant teaching…
Nancy K. Turner, Conservator of Manuscripts, Presenting at the Annual Brodsky Series for the Advancement of Library Conservation
Nancy K. Turner will present at the Syracuse University Libraries’ annual Brodsky Series for the Advancement of Library Conservation. The hybrid lecture, titled “Materials of the Illuminator’s Art: Medieval Recipes, Modern Identifications, and the Preservation of Pigments, Dyes, and Metals…
Media Tip Sheet: Russian Invasion of Ukraine – One Year Later
February 24, 2023 will mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Four of our Syracuse University faculty experts shared their thoughts about the upcoming anniversary. Please see their names, titles, and quotes below. If you are interested in interviewing any…