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One University Events Attended by 2,800 Faculty and Staff Members
One University, a series of receptions that brought together small groups from across campus, is about to come to a conclusion. As of the end of May, all current and benefits-eligible University faculty and staff members (over 5,700 people) have…
Simons Foundation Funds Physics, Mathematics Researchers
Four professors in the College of Arts and Sciences have received major grant awards from the Simons Foundation, a global organization advancing research in basic science and mathematics. M. Cristina Marchetti, the William R. Kenan Professor of Physics, is the…
Sowing Cybersecurity
When computer science Professor Wenliang “Kevin” Du discusses the importance of cybersecurity, he likens it to building a beautiful house and forgetting to put a lock on the door. “The people who write codes and develop systems often don’t know the potential risks,” Du says.
Summer Project Management Courses Offered
The School of Information Studies (iSchool) is offering both a graduate and an undergraduate version of the popular “Managing Information Systems Projects” course this summer. The course, IST 445/645, introduces the Project Management Body of Knowledge, gives students an overview…
Student Project Will Provide Clean Drinking Water to Honduran Village
The small tropical village of El Ciprés in Honduras faces a problem every time the rainy season hits. Its stream-fed water supply becomes especially turbid—inundated with suspended soil particles and microbes. It takes on a murky appearance and becomes unhealthy to drink.
Moving Forward with Web-Based PTSD Therapy
Life is stressful, but war takes that stress to an altogether different level. Psychology professor Steve Maisto of the College of Arts and Sciences wants to help combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance misuse issues. Maisto and…
Philosophy Department Boasts Record Number of Student Publications, Presentations
The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences has recently produced a bumper crop of published scholars. The following nine Ph.D. students have articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals: Amir Arturo Javier-Castellanos Sean Clancy Yishai Cohen Joseph Hedger…
Training Sessions Planned on Accessibility of Technology
Information Technology and Services (ITS) has announced that registrations are being accepted for six more sessions of the award-winning workshop “Accessibility Fundamentals for Microsoft Office 2013 and Adobe Acrobat DC (Windows).” This workshop will help build faculty and staff awareness…
Poetry in Motion
Jesse Nissim is having a breakout moment. In an industry that thrives on splashy debuts, the poet, who also is a Humanities Faculty Fellow in the College of Arts and Sciences, is reaping the benefits of a steady ascent. Case…
Data Visualization at the iSchool: Spring Poster Session
iSchool faculty members Jeff Hemsley and Mike Fudge give us the inside scoop on what goes into the iSchool’s end-of-semester poster session. Data Visualization at the iSchool: Spring Poster Session from Syracuse iSchool on Vimeo.