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Meet the New Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Wednesday, October 9, 2019, By Alex Dunbar

Please join us in welcoming J. Cole Smith as the new dean of the College Engineering and Computer Science. He comes to Syracuse from Clemson University, where he was associate provost for academic initiatives and previously served as chair of…

Campus & Community

New Appointees to the Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence Announced

Monday, October 7, 2019, By News Staff

Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the new appointees to the Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence. Originally created on April 23, 2015, the task force represents students, faculty, staff and the broader campus community in advancing and implementing improvements…

Health & Society

Special Collections Research Center Opens Papers of Dr. Thomas Szasz

Monday, October 7, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) is pleased to announce the opening of the Thomas Szasz Papers.  At nearly 200 linear feet, the collection represents the culmination of several years’ work by SCRC staff, including surveying, analysis, organization, rehousing,…

Veterans

Syracuse University and National Nonprofits Partner to Bring First Virtual Reality System to Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, By Leah Lazarz

A unique partnership involving Syracuse University, the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center and two national nonprofits—Operation Hat Trick, which generates awareness and support for the recovery of wounded service members and veterans through branded merchandise sales, and SoldierStrong—has resulted in…

STEM

Green Named AIAA Associate Fellow

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, By Matt Wheeler

Melissa Green, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), has been named an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The prestigious title is awarded to those…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Libraries Seeking Collections Feedback

Tuesday, October 1, 2019, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries is exploring a number of new electronic resources throughout October 2019 for possible inclusion in its collection. The Libraries seek feedback from users on these trial resources. On-campus users are asked to visit the resource trials guide,…

Health & Society

Fortnite’s Move To Bots – How Will It Impact Human Players?

Thursday, September 26, 2019, By Daryl Lovell

In a recent move, Fortnite makers announced they are adding in computer-controlled characters in order to level the playing field amongst opponents. Up until now, the game has always paired gamers with other real gamers all over the world. Heath…

Campus & Community

Students Can Delve into Research, Creative Projects with $5,000 SOURCE Grants; Fall Deadline to Apply Oct. 15

Wednesday, September 25, 2019, By Kathleen Haley

Ohemaa Dixon ’20 is pursuing a passion project, furthering her intellectual growth beyond the classroom—bolstered with a $5,000 grant and support and resources from the University. Dixon, an art photography student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was…

STEM

The Running Man: Professor Cliff Davidson to Run 100th Marathon

Friday, September 20, 2019, By Matt Wheeler

When the gun goes off at the Empire State Marathon this October, Professor Cliff Davidson will hit an extraordinary milestone—100 marathons in less than 19 years. Davidson, an environmental engineering professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, ran…

STEM

New Grant Moves Accessibility, Inclusiveness Training Tools Forward

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, By Diane Stirling

The School of Information Studies and Syracuse University are taking steps forward in developing and providing a unique set of accessible and inclusive problem-based resources for librarian training through a new Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant from the Institute…