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STEM

Viewing a Microcosm Through a Physics Lens

Monday, May 2, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

“What can physics offer biology?” This was how Alison Patteson, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ physics department and a faculty member in the BioInspired Institute, began the explanation of why her physics lab was studying bacteria. In…

STEM

University’s Top Putnam Math Competition Finisher Awarded Inaugural Erdős Prize

Monday, May 2, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

Junior Connor Ritchie has won the Department of Mathematics’ inaugural Erdős Prize for being Syracuse University’s top finisher in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. The Putnam contest is the preeminent mathematics competition for undergraduate college students in the United States and Canada,…

VeryWell Mind

“Can Supermarket Design Really Impact What You Buy?”

Sunday, May 1, 2022, By Lily Datz

Shelley Kohan, adjunct faculty member in the Whitman School, was interviewed for the VeryWell Mind story “Can Supermarket Design Really Impact What You Buy?” Kohan, a retail executive with 25 years of experience, explained that many grocery stores are following…

Daily Beast

“COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Freak Out About”

Sunday, May 1, 2022, By Lily Datz

Michael Barkun, professor emeritus of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Daily Beast story “COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Freak Out About.” Barkun, who is an expert on extremism and conspiracy theories, explained…

MarketWatch

“With Elon Musk’s Twitter bid, there’s more at stake than freedom of speech: ‘It gives him a lot more influence over government'”

Sunday, May 1, 2022, By Lily Datz

JM Grygiel, associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the MarketWatch article “With Elon Musk’s Twitter bid, there’s more at stake than freedom of speech: ‘It gives him a lot more influence over government.’” Grygiel, who…

The Wall Street Journal

Koppl writes “Biden Establishes a Ministry of Truth”

Sunday, May 1, 2022, By Lily Datz

Roger Koppl, professor of finance in the Whitman School, co-authored The Wall Street Journal opinion piece “Biden Establishes a Ministry of Truth.” The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the formation of the Disinformation Governance Board. The goal of the…

PolitiFact

“Since taking office, Hochul has passed more than 400 new bills.”

Saturday, April 30, 2022, By Lily Datz

Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the PoliFact article “Since taking office, Hochul has passed more than 400 new bills.” Reeher, who studies American legislative…

Arts & Culture

Department of Drama Presents ‘As You Like It’

Friday, April 29, 2022, By Joanna Penalva

The Department of Drama presents the final show of the 2021/2022 season with “As You Like It,” a ravishing new musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic story by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. The production, directed by Rodney Hudson, will perform…

Campus & Community

Helping Students Celebrate Identity During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Thursday, April 28, 2022, By John Boccacino

Each April, the Syracuse University community comes together to celebrate and honor our Asian American and Pacific Islander students, faculty and staff during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The monthlong festivities were researched and planned out by…

Campus & Community

College of Law Remembers Dean Emerita Hannah R. Arterian

Thursday, April 28, 2022, By News Staff

Hannah R. Arterian, dean emerita of Syracuse University’s College of Law who oversaw the building and opening of the school’s state-of-the-art facility, Dineen Hall, died April 8 in Los Angeles. She was 72. Arterian served as dean of the College…