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Earth Sciences Professor Helping Shape Future of Paleoclimate Research

Wednesday, December 15, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

Tripti Bhattacharya, Thonis Family Professor  of earth and environmental sciences, recently served as one of eight leading climate scholars on a panel to identify potential future paleoclimate research directions that will help advance understanding of current and future change in…

The New Statesman

Professor George Saunders Reflects On His New Book, “The Mom of Bold Action”

Friday, December 10, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

“The Mom of Bold Action”, a short story written by George Saunders, professor of English in the College of Arts and Science, was covered in The New Statesman article “George Sauders: ‘We’re in this intimate tennis game, the reader and the…

Campus & Community

Jamie Winders Appointed Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

Thursday, December 9, 2021, By News Staff

Vice Chancellor and Provost Gretchen Ritter announced today the appointment of Jamie Winders, director of the Autonomous Systems Policy Institute and professor of geography and the environment, to the position of associate provost for faculty affairs. The Executive Committee of…

Campus & Community

Future Professors Postdoctoral Program Welcomes Four New Fellows

Tuesday, December 7, 2021, By Ellen de Graffenreid

Syracuse University initiated the Future Professors Fellowship Program in early 2021 with multiple objectives. The program seeks to increase the number of scholars from underrepresented groups entering academia after completing their doctoral studies and position them to transition to faculty…

STEM

Professor Explores How Human Behavior Affects Energy Usage

Monday, December 6, 2021, By Alex Dunbar

The growing popularity of solar panels and electric vehicles show that a lot of consumers want an opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint and to reduce reliance on energy generated by fossil fuels. They may have good intentions, but mechanical…

Health & Society

Jillian Scheer Named Inaugural Cobb-Jones Professor of Clinical Psychology

Thursday, December 2, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

When Janet Gretchen Jones’ wife Faith (“Chris”) Maltby Cobb ’51, G’66, G’74 (Ph.D.) passed away in 2018, Jones considered different ways to honor her partner’s legacy. Out of all the different institutions and organizations her wife was involved with throughout…

Campus & Community

Architecture Alumni Enter Competition in Memory of Former Professor

Monday, November 29, 2021, By Julie Sharkey

A team of alumni from the School of Architecture has won an award for their project submission in “The Living Museum,” a new architecture competition focused on the design of micro- accommodation units immersed in the Sardinian landscape of the…

Media Tip Sheets

Psychology Professor Provides Tips To Navigate Holiday Season Stress

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, By Lily Datz

For many families, this holiday season will be the first that loved ones are gathering together again after a socially-distanced year apart. It will bring a sense of relief for many, but for others, a return of stress and anxiety…

The Huffington Post

Will Those Against the COVID Vaccine Ever Get It? Syracuse Professor Weighs In

Saturday, November 13, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Rebecca Ortiz, assistant professor of advertising in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Huffington Post article “COVID Vaccine Holdouts Say Nothing Will Change Their Minds. Now What?” Ortiz, researcher of health communication and social marketing, discussed why it may…

The Orange County Register

Where Is Rock ‘n’ Roll in 2021? Syracuse Professor Weighs In

Wednesday, November 10, 2021, By Sophie Gomprecht

Theo Cateforis, associate professor and director of undergraduate studies in fine arts and music history & cultures, was quoted by The Orange County Register for the story “Here’s how Rock ‘n’ Roll was named and who’s going in the Hall…