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STEM

New App Hopes to Reduce Suicides, Alert Psychiatrists to Concerning Social Media Posts

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Alex Dunbar

A current research project in the College of Engineering and Computer Science could help reduce the number of suicides that occur each year by analyzing social media data generated by depressed patients and alerting their caregivers in time to intervene quickly. Graduate…

Campus & Community

Common Space—Life in the Engineering & Computer Science Learning Community

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

Going away to college is a rite of passage. For roommates Anna Holdosh ’21 and Priya Ganesh ’21, move-in day was as nerve-racking as it was exciting. Fortunately, they have one big thing in common—they are both students in the…

PolitiFact

The Truth About Chain Migration

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

After a comment regarding chain migration in President Trump’s State of the Union speech drew boos from the crowd, some began to ask if the comment was actually true. In a PolitiFact article, Maxwell immigration expert Elizabeth Cohen talks about…

Business & Economy

For This Fashion Technology Company, the Technology Commercialization Research Center is a Perfect Fit

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Martin Walls

It is evident when sitting in on a meeting of the College of Law’s Technology Commercialization Research Center (LAW 815) that there’s a reciprocal relationship between clients seeking help from student researchers in order to commercialize a new technology and…

STEM

NSA Taps Syracuse University Faculty to Develop Cybersecurity Curricula

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

Assistant Professor Yuzhe “Richard” Tang and Professor Wenliang “Kevin” Du in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have been awarded $328,481 by the National Security Agency (NSA) to develop cybersecurity curricula to be taught at the University and beyond. Tang and Du are developing hands-on…

Media, Law & Policy

Maxwell School to Host 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Jennifer Congel

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs has been selected for the fifth consecutive year as an Institute Partner for the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, the Maxwell School will host 25 of…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Symposium to Host Chilean Theater Company Feb. 12-16

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Rob Enslin

Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong look at “Belonging” with a mini-residency by acclaimed Chilean theater company Teatro La María, Feb. 12-16. On Monday, Feb. 12, La María will present the U.S. premiere of “Los Millonarios” (“The Millionaires”) from 6-8 p.m. in The…

Campus & Community

Seventh Annual Collegiate Blood Battle Challenge

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By News Staff

Syracuse University students support the American Red Cross by being among the student blood donors throughout the United States who help the Red Cross fulfill its lifesaving mission. In fact, approximately 20 percent of the millions of blood donations collected…

STEM

Inspiring Wonder—National Engineers Week 2018

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

In celebration of National Engineers Week (Eweek), the College of Engineering and Computer Science will host a series of special events beginning on Sunday, Feb. 18. The events will bring students together to promote engineering and computer science disciplines to the broader…

Business Insider

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day- Even if Your Partner Doesn’t

Wednesday, February 7, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many people will face a reoccurring issue: their significant other not being a fan of the holiday. This happens across the globe, but according to Laura VanderDrift, assistant professor of psychology in the College…