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STEM

Electrical Engineering Alumnus Works at the Heart of Human Exploration

Wednesday, December 9, 2020, By Chris Barbera

When Ed Swallow ’80 first visited the Syracuse University campus, he was not certain what engineering major he would pursue with his Air Force ROTC scholarship. Following a meeting with the electrical engineering program director, Swallow learned something he thought…

Media, Law & Policy

Hon. James E. Baker Publishes ‘The Centaur’s Dilemma: National Security Law for the Coming AI Revolution’

Wednesday, December 9, 2020, By Martin Walls

Of all the areas that may benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) or be damaged by it, national security might be the most important. “Security risk will come first, as states—and perhaps other actors—race to develop and defend against the advantages…

STEM

What to Watch: Total Solar Eclipse, Stargazing on the Solstice

Wednesday, December 9, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

Walter Freeman, associate teaching professor in the Physics Department at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, answers three questions about upcoming astronomy events this month. Q: What can you tell us about the upcoming total solar eclipse? A: The…

STEM

BioInspired Institute Awards First Six Seed Grants

Tuesday, December 8, 2020, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Syracuse University’s BioInspired Institute announced today that it has awarded six seed grants to 12 faculty members to advance interdisciplinary, collaborative research in materials and living systems.  Seed grants provide funding for innovative ideas, producing data that can be used…

Media Tip Sheets

COVID Vaccine Concerns: How Long Might it Take to Get One?

Sunday, December 6, 2020, By Lily Datz

Professor of Supply Chain Management at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management and vaccine development expert Burak Kazaz says the biggest issue facing vaccine availability will be in manufacturing rather than distribution.  The problem partly is due to limited availability of ingredients that in…

Campus & Community

Faculty Nominees Sought for Seinfeld Scholars Award Program

Friday, December 4, 2020, By News Staff

Nominations of outstanding faculty members are sought for the 2021 Seinfeld Scholars Awards Program. Faculty may be nominated by their respective dean, or by their associate dean, department chair or program director with the dean’s concurrence. Faculty cannot self-nominate. Each…

Campus & Community

New Staff within Office of Diversity and Inclusion Enhances Efforts to Create More Welcoming Campus

Monday, November 30, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

To continue to build its efforts in creating an equitable, diverse, accessible and inclusive campus, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion has welcomed new staff members and student advisors. The new staff members, working with Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer…

Campus & Community

COVID-19 Update: New Testing Hours | Response Checklists | Website Transition

Friday, November 20, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families: The vast majority of our students have now departed campus or are in the process of leaving ahead of the Thanksgiving break. Although our campus population will decrease substantially over the next couple months,…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse University Brass Ensemble to Present Holiday Fare on Facebook Live

Friday, November 20, 2020, By News Staff

The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE), directed by James T. Spencer, is ringing in the holidays with three Saturday concerts on Facebook Live. Free and open to the public, the online shows are Nov. 21, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19…

Campus & Community

Only a Few Days Left to Get Your Departure Testing!

Friday, November 20, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students: While some of your fellow students have already left campus, we recognize that many of you are finalizing your plans to travel home. Before you depart, we urge you to please participate in one final round of testing….