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SU in the News: Thursday, May 26
National and regional media quote Newhouse School’s Robert Thompson on Oprah Winfrey and her empire
School of Education’s Dotger receives NSF award to design and test clinical simulations for the preparation of math and science teachers
Benjamin H. Dotger, assistant professor in Teaching and Leadership Programs in the School of Education, has been awarded a $449,898 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for his project titled “The Science and Mathematics Simulated Interaction Model (SIM).” The…
Syracuse University scientists discover new hitch to link nerve cell motors to their cargo
With every bodily movement—from the blink of an eye to running a marathon—nerve cells transmit signals to muscle cells. To do that, nerve cells rely on tiny molecular motors to transport chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that excite muscles cells into action….
New summer music recording course at SubCat Studios allows SU students to teach Syracuse high school students with disabilities
A new and unique summer course offered by Syracuse University will give SU students the opportunity to teach Syracuse high school students with disabilities about the art of music production and recording engineering in a professional recording studio. “Studio Recording/The…
Syracuse University to build Library facility on South Campus
The Syracuse University Board of Trustees recently approved the Library’s plan to construct the South Campus Library Facility (SCLF), a high-density storage facility to be located adjacent to the Hawkins Building on Jamesville Avenue. The design-development phase of the project…
SU director of multicultural affairs honored by city and community
James Duah-Agyeman, director of Syracuse University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, was recognized on Saturday, April 30, at the City Hall Commons as part of Ms. Mary’s Philanthropy Day.
Whitman launches master’s advantage programs in finance, accounting and business administration; partners with institutions
The Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University has launched the Whitman Advantage Program for master’s work in finance, accounting and business administration. The one-year degree programs are well suited to the needs of individuals with an undergraduate degree who…
Syracuse University pilots ‘Transfer Transition Team,’ innovating model for community college transfers
With a grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Syracuse University is piloting a revolutionary new practice for transfer enrollment—combining academic advising with predictive financial aid modeling for community college students. This proposed new model is possible through the work…
BBI’s Marcia Scherer ’70 to receive mentor award from Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America
Marcia Scherer ’70, of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, will receive the Sam McFarland Memorial Mentor Award from the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA). The award recognizes Scherer for having influenced, counseled and nurtured others…
Energy-saving transportation project receives NYSERDA funding
Lawrence L. Tavlarides, professor of chemical engineering and materials science in the L. C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science (LCS), has received $260,000 in funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to explore…