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New Research: “Reimagine Fire Science for the Anthropocene”
As wildfires cause increasing devastation worldwide, dozens of fire experts across the nation are joining together in calling for a more strategic and interdisciplinary approach to pursuing wildfire research and protecting vulnerable communities. The paper, “Reimagine Fire Science for the…
Purposeful Persistence, Perseverance and Integrity: A 20-Year Journey Toward a Degree
Victoria Baratta ’21 gripped the edge of the podium. While the applause dwindled down, a smile peeked out of Baratta as she adjusted the microphone. Rays of sunlight spilled into Hendricks Chapel, casting a glow onto the crowd as they…
Climate Change and Its Effects Across Ecosystems
Emerging findings on how ecosystems are responding to changing climate were published this month in the journal BioScience following the 40th anniversary of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) program. Charles Driscoll, University Professor of Environmental Systems…
Professor Receives Award for Outstanding Research in Privacy Enhancing Technologies
Electrical engineering and computer science Professor Ferdinando Fioretto and his research team received the 2022 Caspar Bowden PET Award for Outstanding Research in Privacy Enhancing Technologies for their paper “Decision Making with Differential Privacy under a Fairness Lens.” The award was…
Want to Better Support LGBTIQ+ Kids? Train and Invest In School Counselors
June is annually recognized as Pride Month in the U.S., a period to spotlight and support the LGBTIQ+ community. As these kids and their caregivers navigate increasingly hostile environments, what role can school counselors play in addressing health and safety…
Syracuse Stage Concludes Season With Performances of ‘salt/city/blues’ and ‘The Most Beautiful Home…Maybe’
Syracuse Stage concludes the 2021/2022 season with a new play on the mainstage, an original play about housing insecurity in America and partnerships with Everson Museum of Art and Syracuse’s Juneteenth celebration. Corollary events around the shows and partnership include…
As the School of Education’s Italy Program Returns, Sara Jo Soldovieri ’18, G’19 Reflects on Its Influence
Now a doctoral student researching inclusive education, Sara Jo Soldovieri ’18, G’19 was a sophomore when she took Literacy, Inclusion and Diversity in Italy, a study abroad short course offered by the School of Education and Syracuse Abroad. Soldovieri matriculated…
Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising Team Helps Match Students With Unique Experiences That Enhance Their Studies
When it comes to applying for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, the team at the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA) offers a wealth of knowledge and resources for undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni. Located on the…
Investing in the Bedrock of Discovery: New Endowed Professorship in Quantum Science
Kathy Walters ’73 and her husband, Stan ’72, can look back over 50 years and easily track the impact Syracuse University had on their lives, but their newest gift to their alma mater looks far into the future, for generations…
“Inclusion Should Not Be an Afterthought”: Education and Legal Experts Weigh In on Plan to Update Federal Regulations
For the first time in 45 years, the U.S. Education Department is planning to update federal mandates for how schools and colleges must accommodate students with disabilities. The department is soliciting public comments about how current regulations can be improved…