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The New York Times

“How Can Blackness Construct America?”

Thursday, March 11, 2021, By Lily Datz

Sekou Cooke, assistant professor in the School of Architecture, had his work featured in The New York Times piece “How Can Blackness Construct America?” The article highlights a new show at MoMA in New York City, which features a collective…

Campus & Community

Anne Mosher Named Provost’s Faculty Fellow for Shared Competencies and High Impact Practices

Wednesday, March 10, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost John Liu has named Anne E. Mosher, associate professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School, a Provost’s Faculty Fellow. Her fellowship will focus on advancing the University’s work in implementing the Shared…

STEM

Professor Vir Phoha Examines Ethics of Facial Recognition Software

Wednesday, March 10, 2021, By Alex Dunbar

The use of facial recognition technology has been controversial and it has been criticized as being prone to misuse and reinforcing existing biases. Cities across the United States have been banning the use of facial recognition software and in the…

Politico

“Biden’s ‘Morning in America’ moment sparks a furious debate”

Tuesday, March 9, 2021, By Lily Datz

Len Burman, professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, was quoted by Politico for the story “Biden’s ‘Morning in America’ moment sparks a furious debate.” Burman, an expert in economics and federal tax policy, says that…

Media, Law & Policy

Graduate Student Aims to Persuade Stakeholders of the Realities of Climate Change through Immersive Media

Monday, March 8, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Francesca Ortega ’20, G’22 wants to help neighbors in her native Miami experience what their neighborhood will look like when it is under water. The city, surrounded by water and built on layers of porous limestone, is already experiencing the…

Campus & Community

Important Reminder: New York State Continues to Experience Fraudulent Unemployment Benefit Claims

Monday, March 8, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff: We write to you today to update you on the continued occurrence of fraudulent unemployment benefit claims filed on behalf of New York State residents. Many states across the country are reporting similar widespread unemployment fraud…

Health & Society

Graduate Student Works With Food Policy Council to Combat Rising Food Scarcity Due to COVID

Monday, March 8, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

Nel Gaudé worked in kitchens for a decade before now pursuing a master’s degree in food studies. This tangible professional cooking experience gives them insight and allows them to think creatively about issues related to their coursework. After Gaudé was…

CNN

“People are turning to Nextdoor for tips on getting a vaccine.”

Friday, March 5, 2021, By Lily Datz

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by CNN for the story “People are turning to Nextdoor for tips on getting a vaccine. Why that may be a problem.” Grygiel, an expert on social media…

Syracuse.com

“Covid still a threat in CNY, but as one expert says: ‘The worst is behind us.'”

Friday, March 5, 2021, By Lily Datz

David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the Syracuse.com story “Covid still a threat in CNY, but as one expert says: ‘The worst is behind us.’” Larsen, who studies epidemiology, believes that the worst…

Arts & Culture

Turning Gratitude Into Opportunity

Friday, March 5, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

During the college experience, pivotal interactions and opportunities present themselves that shape a student’s future. For some, it may be an internship that introduces them to their future line of work. For others, it might be a specific class that…