STEM
Syracuse University research team uses nanobiotechnology-manipulated light particles to accelerate algae growth; may be a key to creating efficient biofuel production
Scientists and engineers seek to meet three goals in the production of biofuels from non-edible sources such as microalgae: efficiency, economical production and ecological sustainability. A team led by Syracuse University’s Radhakrishna Sureshkumar, professor and chair of biomedical and chemical engineering in the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science, has uncovered a process that is a promising step toward accomplishing these three goals.
Syracuse iSchool assistant professor of practice Scott Bernard appointed acting federal chief architect
Syracuse University iSchool Assistant Professor of Practice Scott Bernard has been named the acting federal chief architect in the Executive Office of the President of the United States, serving with the Office of Management Budget’s E-Government and Information Technology group.
Syracuse iSchool students create educational resource on digital libraries
The wiki went public in late April on the iSchool’s web site.
Dinner, auction bring in more than $11,500 for School of Information Studies’ Raymond F. von Dran Fund
The School of Information Studies community and its supporters raised more than $11,500 for the Raymond F. von Dran Fund.
Syracuse iSchool Associate Dean Jeffrey Stanton wins ‘Cheddar Bowl’ grant, helps kids learn money management
This simulated World of Cheddar (slang for money) will allow young people to make mistakes with their money without experiencing the financial loss in real life.
Syracuse University to host international indoor air quality and building energy conservation conference Aug. 15-18
On Aug. 15, Syracuse will again welcome international visitors gathering to discuss indoor air quality, healthy buildings and energy efficiency.
Syracuse University physicists develop model that pushes limits of quantum theory, relativity
A team of Syracuse University physicists recently developed a new theoretical model to explain how the Pauli exclusion principle can be violated and how, under certain rare conditions, more than one electron can simultaneously occupy the same quantum state.
Syracuse iSchool mourns the passing of research professor Joanne Silverstein
Joanne Silverstein, assistant research professor at the Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) and director of research and development of the Information Institute of Syracuse, died July 26.
Silent auction of original artwork to benefit Ray von Dran Fund
Members of the Syracuse iSchool community and their friends are building up the inventory for an auction to benefit the Ray von Dran Fund.
Achille Messac named chair of LCS’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Achille Messac has been named as distinguished professor and chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science.