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Physicists Awarded $1.1 Million Grant

Wednesday, June 8, 2016, By Rob Enslin

Members of the High Energy Theory Group in the College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded a three-year, $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support their work in theoretical particle physics and cosmology. Most…

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Earth Scientists Push Boundaries of 3D Modeling

Wednesday, June 8, 2016, By Rob Enslin

Earth scientists in the College of Arts and Sciences are changing the way they study the geological record, thanks to new advances in three-dimensional modeling. Robert Moucha, assistant professor of geophysics, and Gregory Ruetenik, a Ph.D. student in Earth sciences,…

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The Salt City’s Technician—Gino Duca ’96, G ’09

Wednesday, June 8, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

In addition to full-time faculty members, students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science learn from adjunct faculty, many of whom are full-time, practicing engineers. One such professor is Gino Duca ’96, G’09, the president and co-founder of Salt…

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Milcarek Wins NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Wednesday, June 8, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Ryan Milcarek ’14, a mechanical and aerospace engineering Ph.D. student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has earned a prestigious graduate research fellowship from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award will fund three years of his fuel…

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Snapchat Pioneer: Evan Garber ’10 Finds Success in Social Media

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Since it launched in 2011, Snapchat has established itself as one of the top social media platforms, especially among young people—so much so that it recently leapfrogged Instagram as the preferred social media platform among teens, according to Piper Jaffray’a…

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Paying it Forward: Evin Robinson ’12, G’14 and Jessica Santana ’11, G’13

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, By Renée Gearhart Levy

Technology is one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the U.S. Yet less than 10 percent of New York City high schools offer computer science or technology-related classes. That’s what inspired Jessica Santana ’11, G’13 and Evin Robinson ’12, G…

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Educator and Activist

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, By Renée Gearhart Levy

José Vilson ’04 is on his way to the U.S. Department of Education to meet with Secretary of Education John King and participate in a national summit on teacher diversity. The middle school math teacher has a lot to say…

Campus & Community

‘Paradise,’ Interactive Sound Installation by Douglas Quin, Lorne Covington

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, By News Staff

The Society for New Music is presenting “Paradise,” a world premiere interactive sound installation. Immerse yourself in the virtual Garden of Nature by way of this interactive environment featuring soundscapes and the voices of creatures from around the world. Create…

Campus & Community

Want to Learn How to Improve Your Running Form and Reduce Injuries?

Monday, June 6, 2016, By Cyndi Moritz

Free for Faculty and Staff! Join Fleet Feet coach Mandy Howard on June 14 to learn four simple, but highly effective ways to become a more efficient and healthy runner. Whether you just completed the Corporate Challenge or want to…

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Mechanical Engineering Senior Named Astronaut Scholar

Monday, June 6, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

Geoffrey Vaartstra ’17, a mechanical engineering major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been named Syracuse University’s 2016 Astronaut Scholar. Each year, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation selects one student who is pursuing a degree in science, technology,…