STEM
Physics department garners $4.5 million in federal stimulus funding
The Department of Physics has received almost $4.5 million in grants from the National Science Foundation through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
How physics makes things work is focus of free public event
Louis Bloomfield, professor of physics at the University of Virginia, will present “How Things Work: Physics in Everyday Life” at 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16.
Alexander Manu gives students insight on strategic innovation
During a guest lecture on Oct. 7 in the Syracuse University course IST 500,“What’s the Big Idea,” international innovation consultant Alexander Manu spoke about empowerment.
Syracuse iSchool Professor Lee McKnight receives two-year $600,000 NSF grant for wireless grid project
A team of researchers at SU has been awarded, along with Virginia Tech, a National Science Foundation Partnership for Innovation two-year grant totaling $600,000 for the Wireless Grid Innovation Testbed.
iSchool guest speaker to discuss African American blogging, ethnic identity
Lynette Kvasny will speak at the Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
SU Forensic Science Program receives major grant from U.S. Department of Justice to host national workshops on scientific advances
The forensic science program in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences recently received a $912,000 grant from the National Institute of Justice.
Syracuse iSchool sponsors Professional Development Series for students
Each week representatives from the Center for Career Services come to the iSchool to give an hour-long presentation that is geared toward a specific aspect in job searching.
iSchool to host alumni career panel during 2009 Orange Central weekend
The School of Information Studies will be hosting a Homecoming Alumni Career Panel discussion and reception on Friday, Oct. 2.
New York State Librarian Bernard Margolis to visit Syracuse iSchool
New York State Librarian Bernard A. Margolis will speak at the School of Information Studies on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
New antimicrobial webs developed by Syracuse University researchers sterilize medical implants for up to 14 days, reduce chance of infection
SU researchers have developed hydrogel mats that protection to surgical patients from infection.