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EdTech

Associate Professor Lee McKnight on the Internet of Things

Tuesday, February 21, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Lee McKnight, associate professor in the iSchool, discusses the way in which Syracuse University faculty are students exploring machine to machine communication and the Internet of Things in an EdTech story “3 Ways Colleges Are Utilizing the Internet of Things.”

STEM

World-Renowned Researcher on Pollution and Climate Change Reacts to the New EPA Chief

Tuesday, February 21, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Syracuse University Professor Charles Driscoll, a faculty member in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, offered his reaction to Scott Pruit being named as the new EPA administrator. “I am concerned that he does not seem to be a supporter…

Media, Law & Policy

Thaler Pekar ’85 Presenting ‘Why and How True Stories Matter’ Thursday at Newhouse

Tuesday, February 21, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

In a loud, complex and data-saturated media landscape, true stories matter more than ever. Thaler Pekar ’85 will discuss why the ability to spot, structure and share stories is crucial to success as a professional communicator and present different ways…

Associated Press

Professor Robert Thompson on the Fascination with the North Korean Poison Plot

Monday, February 20, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was quoted by the Associated Press for the story “Finding poison in N. Korea attack may be hardest part.”

CNY Central

Wesley Lefferts, a Grad Student at School of Education, Talks About a New Study on Exercise and a Healthy Brain

Monday, February 20, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Wesley Lefferts, a graduate student in the School of Education, was interviewed by CNY Central about his research project “Link between exercise & a healthy brain?”    

Voice of America

Associate Professor Roy Gutterman on Leaks and the Free Press

Monday, February 20, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Roy Gutterman, associate professor at the Newhouse School and director of the Tully Center for Free Speech, was interviewed by Voice of America for the story “What Are ‘Leaks’ That So Anger President Trump?”

Health & Society

Frisky February: Q&A With the Office of Health Promotion’s Katelyn Cowen

Monday, February 20, 2017, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

This month, Frisky February is being held on the Syracuse University campus for the first time. It is a month-long series of events promoting sexual health and healthy relationships. Below, Katelyn U. Cowen, director of the Office of Health Promotion…

Arts & Culture

Jazz Fest Founder Frank Malfitano: ‘World-Class Education’ at Syracuse in Jazz, Blues—and Life

Monday, February 20, 2017, By Sean Kirst

For more than three decades, Frank Malfitano ’72 has served as executive director and guiding force behind Jazz Fest, an event he founded in greater Syracuse. Admission is free for the annual festival, which has brought some of the greatest…

Media, Law & Policy

Gov. John Kasich to Deliver Keynote Address at Newhouse School’s Toner Prize Celebration March 27

Monday, February 20, 2017, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich will be the keynote speaker at the award celebration for the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting on March 27 in Washington, D.C. The Toner Prize, sponsored by the Newhouse School, honors the life…

Campus & Community

Feedback Sought on Draft Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Policy

Monday, February 20, 2017, By Christopher C. Finkle

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to offer their thoughts on the draft Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility Policy at two upcoming public comment sessions in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, 114 Bird Library. The sessions are Wednesday, Feb….