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Syracuse Goes Global with I-CAMP School for Physicists
A summer school for scientists, involving members of the College of Arts and Sciences, was the subject of a recent article in Physics Today. Titled “Two Standout Models of Physics Education and Outreach in South Africa,” the article focused, in…
Spring Break in Silicon Valley Celebrates Fifth Year
During the week of March 8-15, 16 Syracuse University students will be immersed in the exhilarating whirlwind of Spring Break in Silicon Valley, touring West Coast start-up companies, meeting—and learning from—the people who work there. Now in its fifth year,…
Scholar Spotlight: Lynda Brady ’15
“Home. It’s a powerful word. It invokes images of people and places, and also feelings, maybe of safety, comfort and acceptance. Home is probably a place you just left, and you might be thinking right now how different this place…
Student Team Testing Smart Grid Security Project
In an era when digital devices talk to one another to accomplish tasks, how will industries protect conversations between them and the information those exchanges transmit to maintain the security of their systems and networks? That is the central question…
Photo Students Exhibit Family Life, Elegant Stills at Light Work
The boy stands in front of a skateboard ramp at a skate park. His expression is enigmatic but invites many interpretations. The portrait by Joe Librandi-Cowan ’15 won Best in Show at the “2015 Transmedia Photography Annual” on exhibit at Light Work.
Wednesday Morning Discussion/Demonstrations Delve into Virtual Reality
Virtual reality (VR), once the stuff of science fiction, is now poised to move into the mainstream through consumer devices like the Oculus Rift (purchased by Facebook for $2 billion), the mobile phone-powered Samsung GearVR (in partnership with Oculus) and…
Nangia Awarded CAREER Grant to Break Barriers in Treating Alzheimer’s
The 2014 report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows that there are more than 5 million people living with Alzheimer’s in America, which is expected to cost hundreds of billions of dollars in caregiving this year. But treatment of diseases like…
Learn How You Can Help SU Ensure Accessibility of Electronic, Information Technology
You’re invited! And if you’ve already participated, send your colleagues. But act fast; only a few seats remain. Information Technology and Services (ITS) is pleased to announce that registrations are being accepted for four more sessions of the award-winning workshop…
The Science of Slime: Why We Care Where Biofilms Stick
For every human cell in our bodies there are 10 bacteria cells. When bacteria—good or bad—stick together, they form a slimy layer called a biofilm that adheres to surfaces inside or outside of the body. A good example is inside…
Students Can Pitch for Up to $10,000 at Annual RvD IDEA Awards
There is no shortage of creative students with innovative, entrepreneurial ideas on the SU campus. Students from all majors on campus have exciting ideas, from creating a nonprofit to improve access to drinking water in West Africa to establishing companies…