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University’s Forensic Science Program featured in nationwide Kids’ Science Challenge competition

Wednesday, October 21, 2009, By News Staff

Judy Holmes(315) 443-8085 It’s a classic “who done it.” The prize-winning brownies are missing and it’s up to kids across the nation to learn to use science to solve “The Brownie Caper.” The mystery is part of the 2010 Kids’…

iSchool prof Lee McKnight, key player in Summerhill Biomass, helps unveil solid biofuel system

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, By News Staff

Margaret Spillett(315) 443-1069 Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) associate professor Lee McKnight, co-founder of nationally acclaimed Wireless Grids Corp., is a key player in Summerhill Biomass, which is participating, along with WGC, in a $200,000 SU Chancellor’s Leadership…

STEM

University’s Forensic Science Program featured in nationwide Kids’ Science Challenge competition

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, By News Staff

“Detective Science” was created by SU and Wallie Howard scientists in collaboration with Pulse of the Planet.

Campus & Community

Syracuse University statement on assuming operation of its steam plants

Monday, October 19, 2009, By Kevin Morrow

SU has assumed operation of its two steam plants from Project Orange Associates.

New ‘Lights Out’ campaign kicks off SU’s Climate Action Plan by supporting efficient light use

Monday, October 19, 2009, By News Staff

Melissa Cadwell(315) 443-9669 Syracuse University students looking for a way to combine their green, sustainable conscience with their creative, artistic side can enter the “Lights Out” sticker contest to contribute to SU’s goal of climate neutrality, as outlined in its…

Syracuse University statement on assuming operation of its steam plants

Monday, October 19, 2009, By News Staff

Kevin Morrow(315) 443-3784 Syracuse University today assumed operation of its steam plants from Project Orange Associates (POA) in order to assure the unabated production of steam to the University and other institutions—the U.S. Veterans Administration Medical Center, the SUNY College…

Construction to begin on innovative green homes in Near Westside neighborhood

Monday, October 19, 2009, By News Staff

Mary Kate O’Brien(315) 443-2388 A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 12:30 p.m. at 626 Otisco St. for the three houses that won the “From the Ground Up: Innovative Green Homes” international design competition in January,…

Syracuse University expands Zipcar car-sharing program on campus

Monday, October 19, 2009, By News Staff

SU has introduced three additional vehicles to its Zipcar fleet—for a total of five.

STEM

Syracuse iSchool prof Lee McKnight, key player in Summerhill Biomass, helps unveil solid biofuel system

Monday, October 19, 2009, By News Staff

The SEED Project is exploring wireless grids and biomass energy innovations for the creation of an urban greenhouse in the Syracuse community.

Campus & Community

Syracuse University’s Hall of Languages goes purple to promote domestic violence awareness

Monday, October 19, 2009, By Kevin Morrow

The Hall of Languages will be bathed in purple light through the end of October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.