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STEM

A Better Way to Farm Algae

Friday, January 27, 2017, By Matt Wheeler

Scientists have long known of the potential of microalgae to aid in the production of biofuels and other valuable chemicals. However, the difficulty and significant cost of growing microalgae have in some ways stalled further development of this promising technology. Bendy Estime,…

Business & Economy

University to Compete for ACC InVenture Prize

Friday, January 27, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

“Shark Tank” isn’t the only place to catch a first look at talented young entrepreneurs creating innovations that will shape the future. Teams from Syracuse University are about to vie for the InVenture Prize, a televised event open to student…

STEM

The Science of Shipwrecks

Friday, January 27, 2017, By Rob Enslin

On New Year’s Eve in 1862, the USS Monitor sank in a violent storm at Cape Hatteras, off North Carolina’s windswept coast. Sixteen of her 62 sailors perished. One survivor, a surgeon named Grenville Weeks, lost three fingers and the…

Arts & Culture

Justin Mertz to Conclude Service as Director of Syracuse University’s Athletic Bands

Thursday, January 26, 2017, By Erica Blust

After more than 11 years as director of Syracuse University’s athletic bands—including the 200-member Pride of the Orange Marching Band—Justin Mertz ’01, G’03 has announced that he will depart the University to become the associate director of bands at the…

Media, Law & Policy

Sportscaster Dave O’Brien ’86 Treasures Chance to Live His Dream

Thursday, January 26, 2017, By John Boccacino

Dave O’Brien ’86 often fell asleep listening to radio broadcasts of his beloved Boston Red Sox, typical behavior for a sports-loving boy growing up in Massachusetts. Devoted baseball fans, O’Brien and his father, Robert, spent many afternoons watching the Red…

Veterans

Tillman Scholars Applications Now Open

Wednesday, January 25, 2017, By News Staff

The application process for the Tillman Scholars program, which funds education for student veterans and spouses of veterans, will open Feb. 1. The scholarship honors Pat Tillman. In 2002, Tillman, a starting safety for the National Football League’s Arizona Cardinals,…

Arts & Culture

Former Syracuse Religion Scholar Huston Smith Mourned

Tuesday, January 24, 2017, By Renée K. Gadoua

Ten years after the renowned religion scholar Huston Smith left Syracuse University’s Department of Religion, he updated his popular book “The Religions of Man” (1958) to include a chapter on indigenous traditions. Smith, who died Dec. 30 at age 97,…

Campus & Community

Middle States Self-Study Asks: Are We Doing What We Say We Do?

Tuesday, January 24, 2017, By Carol Boll

For the past four months, more than 140 members of Syracuse University’s faculty, staff, and student body have been exhaustively scrutinizing nearly every aspect of University programs, operations and services to determine how well it meets the standards and requirements…

Business & Economy

AJ Damiano ’19 Wins Entrepreneurship Organization Regional Competition

Monday, January 23, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Angelo (AJ) Damiano, founder of student startup PowerSpike, has won the U.S.-Western NY regionals of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s (EO) 2017 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). The competition, which was held in Buffalo on Jan. 19, is open to student entrepreneurs who…

Business & Economy

Blackstone LaunchPad Announces First Global Media Fellows

Monday, January 23, 2017, By Pamela Whiteley McLaughlin

Amanda Chou ’19 and Amos Cohen ’20 have joined the Blackstone LaunchPad team this semester as its first Global Media Fellows. They will assist with developing plans for student outreach and special events that increase the number of students engaged…