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STEM

Simons Foundation Funds Physics, Mathematics Researchers

Thursday, May 21, 2015, By Rob Enslin

Four professors in the College of Arts and Sciences have received major grant awards from the Simons Foundation, a global organization advancing research in basic science and mathematics. M. Cristina Marchetti, the William R. Kenan Professor of Physics, is the…

STEM

University Integral to Advanced LIGO Success

Thursday, May 21, 2015, By Rob Enslin

This week’s inauguration of Advanced LIGO facilities in Richland, Wash., and Livingston, La., is a potent reminder of Syracuse University’s long-standing importance in the international astrophysics community. For nearly 25 years, the University’s participation in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave…

Arts & Culture

Winners Announced for 2015 On My Own Time Exhibition

Thursday, May 21, 2015, By Keith Kobland

The work of dozens of Syracuse University employees was recently on display inside the Noble Room at Hendricks Chapel, as part of the On My Own Time exhibition. From paintings to sculptures to photographs, the artwork is a demonstration of…

STEM

Sowing Cybersecurity

Wednesday, May 20, 2015, By Jay Cox

When computer science Professor Wenliang “Kevin” Du discusses the importance of cybersecurity, he likens it to building a beautiful house and forgetting to put a lock on the door. “The people who write codes and develop systems often don’t know the potential risks,” Du says.

STEM

Student Project Will Provide Clean Drinking Water to Honduran Village

Monday, May 18, 2015, By Matt Wheeler

The small tropical village of El Ciprés in Honduras faces a problem every time the rainy season hits. Its stream-fed water supply becomes especially turbid—inundated with suspended soil particles and microbes. It takes on a murky appearance and becomes unhealthy to drink.

Veterans

Moving Forward with Web-Based PTSD Therapy

Monday, May 18, 2015, By News Staff

Life is stressful, but war takes that stress to an altogether different level. Psychology professor Steve Maisto of the College of Arts and Sciences wants to help combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance misuse issues. Maisto and…

Arts & Culture

Philosophy Department Boasts Record Number of Student Publications, Presentations

Monday, May 18, 2015, By Rob Enslin

The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences has recently produced a bumper crop of published scholars. The following nine Ph.D. students have articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals: Amir Arturo Javier-Castellanos Sean Clancy Yishai Cohen Joseph Hedger…

Campus & Community

DPS Honors Employees, Community Members at Eighth Annual Awards Ceremony

Friday, May 15, 2015, By News Staff

The Department of Public Safety honored 15 of its employees, along with one member of the Students for Community Safety Program and six Syracuse University faculty, staff and students, at the eighth annual DPS Awards Ceremony, held May 11. The…

Campus & Community

Training Sessions Planned on Accessibility of Technology

Friday, May 15, 2015, By Christopher C. Finkle

Information Technology and Services (ITS) has announced that registrations are being accepted for six more sessions of the award-winning workshop “Accessibility Fundamentals for Microsoft Office 2013 and Adobe Acrobat DC (Windows).” This workshop will help build faculty and staff awareness…

Business & Economy

Collegiate Licensing Co. Extends Partnership with Syracuse University

Thursday, May 14, 2015, By News Staff

The Collegiate Licensing Co. (CLC), the licensing affiliate of IMG College, today announced a multi-year extension of its partnership with Syracuse University to continue managing the school’s highly successful trademark licensing program. Syracuse’s licensing program has grown significantly since partnering…