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STEM

Ford’s Future of Safety tour brings new airbag technology to Syracuse University

Thursday, October 7, 2010, By News Staff

Ford Motor Co. is partnering with L. C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS) at Syracuse University to demonstrate the future of auto safety.

Campus & Community

The HUB Fall Speaker Series continues Oct. 14 with Charles Costa

Thursday, October 7, 2010, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Charles Costa, chief information officer for J.P. Morgan Asset Management, will speak as part of The HUB 2010 Fall Speaker Series on Thursday, Oct. 14.

STEM

SU receives $760,000 in NSF scholarships for graduate students studying information security

Wednesday, October 6, 2010, By News Staff

Syracuse University received a two-year, $760,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to fund U.S. citizens interested in studying cybersecurity and information assurance.

Campus & Community

Arts and Sciences’ Milton First-Year Lecture presents Harvard linguist Steven Pinker Oct. 6

Wednesday, October 6, 2010, By Rob Enslin

Steven Pinker—one of the world’s leading cognitive scientists, interested in all aspects of language and the mind—is delivering the Milton First-Year Lecture in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Open only to College first-year and transfer students, the lecture is Wednesday, Oct. 6.

Campus & Community

Orange Central Showcase features thematic programming, high-profile personalities, premiere screenings and exhibitions

Tuesday, October 5, 2010, By News Staff

The Orange Central Showcase further enhances an already exciting week on the Syracuse University campus during the annual Orange Central celebration Oct. 10-17.

Campus & Community

Scholar, activist Angela Davis to give free lecture Oct. 12

Friday, October 1, 2010, By News Staff

Scholar and activist Angela Davis will deliver a public lecture at Syracuse University Oct. 12.

Arts & Culture

Interior design class creating green office in Smith Hall

Friday, October 1, 2010, By News Staff

Six teams of interior design students are working to transform a stark corner of Smith Hall’s basement into a comfortable and inviting green office for Syracuse University’s Sustainability Division.

STEM

LCS’s Rebecca Bader awarded NSF grant to develop targeted drug delivery system for anti-rheumatic medications

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Rebecca Bader, assistant professor of biomedical and chemical engineering in the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS), has been awarded her first National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to research a drug delivery system that will minimize the negative effects of taking anti-rheumatic medications over a long time period.

Health & Society

Education professor to facilitate anti-bullying workshop for teachers, administrators Sept. 30

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, By Jennifer Russo

Mara Sapon-Shevin, professor of inclusive education and director of the Safe and Peaceful Schools Project at the School of Education, will address these challenges and present strategies for bullying prevention at “Bully-Proofing Our Students: Creating Safe and Peaceful Schools.”

Strait to receive Eggers Senior Alumni Award Oct. 14

Monday, September 27, 2010, By News Staff

This year’s Melvin A. Eggers Senior Award will be presented to Brad Strait ’58, G’60, Ph.D. ’65,