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Secrets Behind Our Universe’s Existence Revealed
It takes sophisticated technology to study the behavior of invisible particles like neutrinos and cosmic rays, which pass through our bodies every second before zooming back off into the universe without us even knowing. While they might be tiny, these…
Collin Capano ’05, G’11 Breaking New Ground With Open Source Program Office and Astrophysics Research
Collin Capano ’05, G’11, director of the University’s new Open Source Program Office (OSPO), has been in the right place at the right time for breakthrough discoveries and innovative programming several times in his career. His latest role is another…
Scientists Spin Up a New Way to Unlock Black Hole Mysteries
Black holes are among the most studied but least understood cosmic phenomena for astrophysicists. While not technically a “hole,” these objects derive their name from the fact that nothing, including light, can escape the grasp of their immense gravitational field….
Unlocking Global Opportunities for Science Majors
Roma Agarwal ’27 is majoring in biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). Like many students pursuing the sciences, her academic schedule is tightly defined, making it difficult to fit in a semester abroad. But, thanks to A&S’…
Physics Faculty and Students Mining for Neutrino Answers
It takes a really big project to answer questions about some of the tiniest particles in the Universe. At the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), researchers will install seven-story detectors a mile below ground and shoot a high-energy beam 800…
WellsLink Hosts 20th Annual Transitions Ceremony, Welcomes Jenn Harper as Keynote
The WellsLink Leadership Program invites the campus community to attend the 20th Annual WellsLink Transition Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. The ceremony will be followed by a reception. Please RSVP by Friday,…
New Faces, Rising Stars Join Arts and Sciences in Spring 2024
Adding to the 21 hires in fall 2023, the College of Arts and Sciences welcomes six more new faculty members in spring 2024. From leaders in STEM who are helping to make the world healthier and more sustainable through cutting-edge…
Tidal Disruption Events and What They Can Reveal About Black Holes and Stars in Distant Galaxies
Astrophysicists from Syracuse University and the University of Leeds have collaborated with high school students in Syracuse to confirm the accuracy of an analytical model that can unlock key information about supermassive black holes and the stars they engulf. At…
Building Bridges to Inclusive Schools: 20 Years of Helping Educators Find Their ‘Teaching Voice’ in NYC
“Growth” and “perspective” are the top gains School of Education (SOE) alumni note when reflecting on a semester spent student teaching in New York City. While the Bridge to the City program is an accelerated immersive experience—two placements in the…
Talithia Williams to Serve as Featured Speaker for 39th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Talithia Williams, Ph.D., big data expert, math professor and host of “NOVA Wonders,” will serve as featured speaker at the 39th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 21, in the JMA Wireless Dome. This year’s…