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STEM

Viewing a Microcosm Through a Physics Lens

Monday, May 2, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

“What can physics offer biology?” This was how Alison Patteson, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ physics department and a faculty member in the BioInspired Institute, began the explanation of why her physics lab was studying bacteria. In…

STEM

University’s Top Putnam Math Competition Finisher Awarded Inaugural Erdős Prize

Monday, May 2, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

Junior Connor Ritchie has won the Department of Mathematics’ inaugural Erdős Prize for being Syracuse University’s top finisher in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. The Putnam contest is the preeminent mathematics competition for undergraduate college students in the United States and Canada,…

Campus & Community

1970 Student Strike Featured in New Digital Exhibition

Monday, May 2, 2022, By Cristina Hatem

Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center has released the new digital exhibition “Shut It Down: The 1970 Student Strike at Syracuse University.” Beginning May 4, 1970, students participated in the national student strike by holding teach-ins and sit-ins, marching,…

Veterans

Senior Profile: Emily Graham ’22 Finds Community Through Public Health Education

Monday, May 2, 2022, By Stephanie Salanger

A chance meeting on the other side of the world in Bali, Indonesia, proved to be a pivotal step in the journey Emily Graham ’22 took to Syracuse. It prompted her to see what the University offers for veterans, and…

Daily Beast

“COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Freak Out About”

Sunday, May 1, 2022, By Lily Datz

Michael Barkun, professor emeritus of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Daily Beast story “COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Freak Out About.” Barkun, who is an expert on extremism and conspiracy theories, explained…

MarketWatch

“With Elon Musk’s Twitter bid, there’s more at stake than freedom of speech: ‘It gives him a lot more influence over government'”

Sunday, May 1, 2022, By Lily Datz

JM Grygiel, associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the MarketWatch article “With Elon Musk’s Twitter bid, there’s more at stake than freedom of speech: ‘It gives him a lot more influence over government.’” Grygiel, who…

PolitiFact

“Since taking office, Hochul has passed more than 400 new bills.”

Saturday, April 30, 2022, By Lily Datz

Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the PoliFact article “Since taking office, Hochul has passed more than 400 new bills.” Reeher, who studies American legislative…

Press-Republican

“Hochul: Access to reproductive care a ‘human right'”

Friday, April 29, 2022, By Lily Datz

Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Press-Republican article “Hochul: Access to reproductive care a ‘human right.’” Reeher commented on Governor Kathy Hochul’s affirmation that…

Business & Economy

Rabia Razzaq G’23 Wins 2022 Intelligence++ Inclusive Design Competition

Friday, April 29, 2022, By Martin Walls

Rabia Razzaq G’23, a multidisciplinary designer and graduate student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, won the 2022 Intelligence++ Showcase Competition, held in the Whitman School of Management on April 26. The interdisciplinary competition—which encourages design and business…

Campus & Community

Over 100 A&S Students Share Work at Undergraduate Research Festival

Friday, April 29, 2022, By Dan Bernardi

The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) hosted one of the University’s largest in-person undergraduate research festivals on April 22. The event offered a sneak peek of scholarly possibilities to current and also admitted students who were on campus for…