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The Building Blocks of Future Smart Materials
How do cells take the shape they do and perform their functions? The enzymes and molecules that make them up are not themselves living—and yet they are able to adapt to their environment and circumstances, come together and interact, and…
Guarding Against Cyberbullies: Instructional Design Students Offer Interventions for a Widespread Issue
With nearly half (46%) of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 reporting being targets of cyberbullying—according to a 2022 Pew Research Center survey—instructional design master’s degree students Tavish Van Skoik G’24 and Jiayu “J.J.” Jiang G’24 have developed a process…
Big Data Holds Key to Understanding Human Behavior
Researchers increasingly analyze gigantic volumes of digital information to understand how and why individuals and groups of people conduct their lives the way they do, both during ordinary days and under extreme stress such as disease outbreaks or social unrest….
Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Marks 25 Years, Welcomes New Faculty Co-Directors
Professors Shikha Nangia and Marina Artuso have been named faculty co-directors of Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE). Founded on campus 25 years ago, the program supports women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Nangia is professor and…
Information Technology Services Warns of Scam Sextortion Emails
Several members of the University community, including faculty, staff and students, have notified Information Technology Services (ITS) that they recently received sextortion scam emails. It is important to know how to respond if you receive such an email. What Is…
New Sign In Screen Launching Sept. 17
Effective Sept. 17, the Microsoft Sign in experience for students, faculty and staff will feature a new look that reflects University branding guidelines. The new Sign in screen will help users distinguish between the University-sanctioned portal and other Sign in…
Taking the Stage for an Immersive Lesson in Shakespeare
When enrolling in an English class about Shakespeare, you might imagine that the course will involve reading, writing and discussing the famous playwright and his plays. In professor of English Stephanie Shirilan’s class, ENG 411: Doing Shakespeare, which was offered in…
La Casita Commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month With New Exhibition
La Casita Cultural Center will commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 with a community-wide event and the opening of a new exhibition, “WEIRD Barrio” (“Por mi barrio”), presenting the art of Syracuse-based Puerto Rican artist Manuel Matías. The inaugural event…
Syracuse Symposium Focuses on Building a Stronger Community
In today’s interconnected world, cultural competency, critical thinking and innovative problem solving are important proficiencies that are highly sought after by employers. The Institute for the Future predicts that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 have not…
5 Early-Career Faculty Win Prestigious Research Awards
Five early-career faculty members have earned national recognition and funding for their research. The awards are among the most sought-after recognitions that junior faculty members can receive in their fields. The faculty are Endadul Hoque and Yiyang Sun of the…