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How do you improve mammogram accuracy? Add noise

Tuesday, December 22, 2009, By News Staff

SU News Services(315) 443-3784 Members of a Syracuse University research team have shown that an obscure phenomenon called stochastic resonance (SR) can improve the clarity of signals in systems such as radar, sonar and even radiography, used in medical clinics…

Efficient new wireless system developed by Syracuse University scientist can save 10 percent of bandwidth

Tuesday, December 22, 2009, By News Staff

SU News Services(315) 443-3784 Driven by fast-growing use of smart phones and Internet videos, wireless communication among Americans is expanding so rapidly that a tsunami of megabytes could soon threaten to overwhelm the bandwidth available. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has…

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How do you improve mammogram accuracy? Add noise.

Friday, December 18, 2009, By News Staff

An obscure phenomenon called stochastic resonance can improve the clarity of signals in systems such as radar, sonar and even radiography, used in medical clinics to detect signs of breast cancer.

Testing of new materials envisioned for Connective Corridor in progress, including crosswalks

Thursday, December 10, 2009, By News Staff

Jemeli Tanui(315) 443-5172 The New York State Department of Transportation recently installed new crosswalks at West and West Fayette streets by The Warehouse, using a new material that may become the signature crosswalk pattern along the Connective Corridor. “The DOT…

University institutes new interdisciplinary cybersecurity research center

Monday, December 7, 2009, By News Staff

Margaret Spillett(315) 443-1069 Each year, 10 million people are victims of identity theft, and recent reports indicate a 158 percent increase in cyberattacks. At the same time, the world is increasingly moving to digital records and transactions, and conducting more…

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University institutes new interdisciplinary cybersecurity research center

Monday, December 7, 2009, By News Staff

The new Center for Information and Systems Assurance and Trust (CISAT) is currently developing its research agenda and reviewing proposals.

Campus & Community

Newman Association announces Holy Day schedule

Friday, December 4, 2009, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

The Newman Catholic Association at Syracuse University will hold two masses on Tuesday, Dec. 8, for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of opportunity.

Rev. Tiffany L. Steinwert named dean of Hendricks Chapel

Wednesday, December 2, 2009, By News Staff

Carol Kim Masiclat(315) 443-8568 Thomas V. Wolfe, senior vice president and dean of SU’s Division of Student Affairs, has named the Rev. Tiffany Steinwert dean of Hendricks Chapel. Steinwert will be the sixth dean of the chapel, following Wolfe, who was…

SU Literacy Corps candy cane sale is Dec. 2-3

Tuesday, December 1, 2009, By News Staff

Proceeds from the sale benefit First Book, a national non-profit organization that gives children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books.

Autographed Hank Aaron rookie card among items at Dec. 5 charity sports auction

Monday, November 30, 2009, By Michele Barrett

Tickets for New York Mets, Giants, Boston Celtics among more than 275 auction items.