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Faculty Professional Development Series ‘Moving the Needle’ Toward DEIA

Friday, October 8, 2021, By Matt Michael

At her core, Melissa Luke says she is a “consummate scientist practitioner” who prefers to rely on research and data to inform her work. So when the division of Faculty Affairs in the Office of Academic Affairs asked Luke and…

STEM

Biology Major Gains Hands-On Experience With Endangered Animals in Costa Rica

Tuesday, October 5, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

From an early age, Leonardo Rivera ’22 had a fondness for animals and wildlife conservation. Growing up in tropical Puerto Rico, the biology major on a pre-veterinary track remembers investigating the habits of hermit crabs in the sand, watching as…

STEM

Arts and Sciences Physicist Part of a 5-University Team Programming Biological Cells to Design Futuristic Materials

Tuesday, October 5, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Jennifer Ross, professor and department chair of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), is among a team of researchers that was recently awarded a $1.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to design and create…

Health.com

The White Savior Complex and Western Imperialism

Tuesday, October 5, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Danielle Smith, professor of African American Studies and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for the Health.com story “What Is White Savior Complex and Why Is It Harmful?” Smith…

Media Tip Sheets

“Holiday Shopping Season in Peril” says Supply Chain Expert, as Backup of Container Ships Continues

Monday, October 4, 2021, By Lily Datz

Syracuse University Professor of Supply Chain Management Pat Penfield offers thoughts and insight on the consumer impact of shipping delays.  Professor Penfield has been interviewed by national print and broadcast outlets and is available for interview on this topic by…

LAist

Those Living in Congregate Settings Are Experiencing Greater Risk To COVID-19

Monday, October 4, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted by LAist, “Workers Who Aid People With Disabilities Must Be Fully Vaccinated By Nov. 30.” With the recent mandate for workers who aid people with disabilities to be…

Health.com

The White Savior Complex and Western Imperialism

Tuesday, September 28, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Danielle Smith, professor of African American Studies and director of the Renée Crown University Honors Program in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for the Health.com story “What Is White Savior Complex and Why Is It Harmful?” Smith…

STEM

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Professor Sucheta Soundarajan Receives NSF CAREER Award

Friday, September 24, 2021, By Chris Barbera

Large networks such as social media platforms, highway systems and even our genes contain vast amounts of data hiding in plain sight. However, the techniques scientists design to learn about the nonlinear relationships within these structures often result in unintentional…

Business & Economy

Announcing the Whitman Challenge, an Experiential Learning Opportunity for MBA Online Students

Friday, September 24, 2021, By Dawn McWilliams

Students learn best when they are able to apply their education directly to real-life projects and experiences. To further Whitman’s commitment to experiential learning, we are happy to announce the creation of the Whitman Challenge. The Whitman Challenge will be…