STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

New Study Reveals Ozone’s Hidden Toll on America’s Trees

A new nationwide study reveals that ozone pollution—an invisible threat in the air—may be quietly reducing the survival chances of many tree species across the
Daryl Lovell July 29, 2025
New Study Reveals Ozone’s Hidden Toll on America’s Trees

Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Enthusiasts

A collaboration between the nonprofit Technology Alliance of Central New York and Engineering and Computer Science faculty and students introduces children to STEM fields in
John Boccacino July 28, 2025
Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Enthusiasts

5 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Use Generative Artificial Intelligence at Work

Not too long ago, generative artificial intelligence (AI) might’ve sounded like something out of a sci-fi movie. Now it’s here, and it’s ready to help
Jen Plummer July 28, 2025
5 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Use Generative Artificial Intelligence at Work

Jianshun ‘Jensen’ Zhang Named Interim Department Chair of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) is excited to announce that Professor Jianshun “Jensen” Zhang has been appointed interim department chair of mechanical
Emma Ertinger July 16, 2025

Star Scholar: Julia Fancher Earns Second Astronaut Scholarship for Stellar Research

Julia Fancher, a rising senior majoring in physics and mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), a logic minor in A&S and a member
Kelly Homan Rodoski July 16, 2025
Star Scholar: Julia Fancher Earns Second Astronaut Scholarship for Stellar Research

Traugott Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Bing Dong to Present at Prestigious AI Conference

Professor Bing Dong was recently selected to lead a workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) at NeurIPS, the Conference and Workshop on Neural Information Processing Systems. Founded in 1987,
Emma Ertinger July 16, 2025
Traugott Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Bing Dong to Present at Prestigious AI Conference

6 A&S Physicists Awarded Breakthrough Prize

Our universe is dominated by matter and contains hardly any antimatter, a notion which still perplexes top scientists researching at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. The Big
Sean Grogan July 3, 2025
6 A&S Physicists Awarded Breakthrough Prize

Setting the Standard and Ensuring Justice

Everyone knows DNA plays a crucial role in solving crimes—but what happens when the evidence is of low quantity, degraded or comes from multiple individuals?
Dan Bernardi July 3, 2025
Setting the Standard and Ensuring Justice

Student Innovations Shine at 2025 Invent@SU Presentations

Eight teams of engineering students presented designs for original devices to industry experts and investors at Invent@SU Final Presentations. This six-week summer program allows students
Alex Dunbar June 26, 2025
Student Innovations Shine at 2025 Invent@SU Presentations

WiSE Hosts the 2025 Norma Slepecky Memorial Lecture and Undergraduate Research Prize Award Ceremony

This spring, Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) held its annual Norma Slepecky Memorial Lecture and Award Ceremony. WiSE was honored to host distinguished guest
News Staff June 13, 2025
WiSE Hosts the 2025 Norma Slepecky Memorial Lecture and Undergraduate Research Prize Award Ceremony

Endowed Professorship Recognizes Impact of a Professor, Mentor and Advisor

Bao-Ding “Bob” Cheng’s journey to Syracuse University in pursuit of graduate education in the 1960s was long and arduous. He didn’t have the means for
Eileen Korey June 9, 2025
Endowed Professorship Recognizes Impact of a Professor, Mentor and Advisor

Forecasting the Future With Fossils

One of the most critical issues facing the scientific world, no less the future of humanity, is climate change. Unlocking information to help understand and
Caroline K. Reff June 8, 2025

ECS Professor Pankaj K. Jha Receives NSF Grant to Develop Quantum Technology

Detecting single photons—the smallest unit of light—is crucial for advanced quantum technologies such as optical quantum computing, communication and ultra-sensitive imaging. Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors
Kwami Maranga June 6, 2025
ECS Professor Pankaj K. Jha Receives NSF Grant to Develop Quantum Technology

Rock Record Illuminates Oxygen History

Several key moments in Earth’s history help us humans answer the question, “How did we get here?” These moments also shed light on the question,
Dan Bernardi June 5, 2025
Rock Record Illuminates Oxygen History

What Can Ancient Climate Tell Us About Modern Droughts?

Climate change is reshaping the global water cycle, disrupting rainfall patterns and putting growing pressure on cities and ecosystems. Some regions are grappling with heavier
News Staff June 5, 2025
What Can Ancient Climate Tell Us About Modern Droughts?

University’s Dynamic Sustainability Lab and Ireland’s BiOrbic Sign MOU to Advance Markets for the Biobased Economy

This month at the All Island Bioeconomy Summit held in Co. Meath, Ireland, it was announced that BiOrbic, Research Ireland Centre for Bioeconomy, comprising 12 leading
News Staff May 21, 2025

Professor Bing Dong Named as the Traugott Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has named Bing Dong as the Traugott Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. This endowed professorship is made
Alex Dunbar May 18, 2025
Professor Bing Dong Named as the Traugott Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering