College of Arts and Sciences

Caller ID of the Sea: Biologists Discover Link Between Whale Communication and Behavior

For researchers studying the acoustic behavior of whales, distinguishing which animal is vocalizing is like a teacher trying to figure out which student responded first
Dan Bernardi April 1, 2024
Caller ID of the Sea: Biologists Discover Link Between Whale Communication and Behavior

‘A Beautiful, Once-In-a-Lifetime Event’: The Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

Walter Freeman’s “Introduction to Astronomy” classes always end the same way they began, with Freeman advising his students that, ultimately, “we look at the stars
John Boccacino March 29, 2024
‘A Beautiful, Once-In-a-Lifetime Event’: The Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

Where to Watch on April 8: Total Solar Eclipse Events Planned on the Syracuse University Campus

It’s been nearly 100 years since the Central New York region experienced a total solar eclipse, but on Monday, April 8, Syracuse University will find
John Boccacino March 29, 2024
Where to Watch on April 8: Total Solar Eclipse Events Planned on the Syracuse University Campus

Biology Professor Named University’s First Partnership for Undergraduate Life Sciences Education Fellow

Across the humanities and STEM disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), faculty thoughtfully develop course curricula and learning environments that incorporate their
Dan Bernardi March 27, 2024
Biology Professor Named University’s First Partnership for Undergraduate Life Sciences Education Fellow

Machine Learning Gives Visibility to Underrepresented Authors

While fingerprint powder and microscopes are very important tools in forensics, machine learning is becoming one of the fastest emerging technologies in the field. This
Dan Bernardi March 27, 2024
Machine Learning Gives Visibility to Underrepresented Authors

Mellon Foundation Names Tessa Murphy a New Directions Fellow  

The Mellon Foundation has selected Tessa Murphy, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and College of Arts and
News Staff March 26, 2024
Mellon Foundation Names Tessa Murphy a New Directions Fellow  

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Doris ‘Dottie’ L. Payson ’57

Doris “Dottie” Payson ’57 first parlayed a bachelor’s degree in education from Syracuse University into a teaching career in the Brooklyn School District. But her
Eileen Korey March 19, 2024
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Doris ‘Dottie’ L. Payson ’57

In Memoriam: Life Trustee the Reverend Vernon L. Lee Jr. ’54

It’s a love story that began at Hendricks Chapel, where Vernon L. Lee Jr. first met Marcia L. Heath. Both undergraduates, they raised their voices
Eileen Korey March 13, 2024

Victor Sholl to Receive 2024 Mary Hatch Marshall Essay Award

Victor Sholl, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), was selected as the 2024 winner of
Cristina Hatem March 12, 2024
Victor Sholl to Receive 2024 Mary Hatch Marshall Essay Award

9 Projects Awarded MetLife Foundation-Lender Center Racial Wealth Gap Grants

The Lender Center for Social Justice has awarded nine grants for new faculty research projects that study issues contributing to or helping alleviate the racial wealth
Diane Stirling March 11, 2024
9 Projects Awarded MetLife Foundation-Lender Center Racial Wealth Gap Grants

Featured Media Coverage – Week of March 4

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Brian Taylor (Maxwell): "Ukraine marks 2 years since
Andrea-Rose Oates March 11, 2024
Featured Media Coverage – Week of March 4

Remembering Professor Emeritus of Physics Marvin Goldberg

Editor’s Note: The following article was contributed to by Goldberg’s colleagues, including Eric Schiff, Tomasz Skwarnicki and Edward Lipson. The College of Arts and Sciences
Dan Bernardi March 10, 2024

Multiple Events Highlight Growing Undergraduate Research and Creative Efforts

Syracuse University is committed to providing opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in meaningful research and creative activities. This spring, a wide range of campus
Diane Stirling March 8, 2024
Multiple Events Highlight Growing Undergraduate Research and Creative Efforts

Experts Say Data Privacy Executive Order Is Important for National Security

President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order that aims to protect personal data. It allows federal agencies to regulate the transfer of data to
Christopher Munoz March 7, 2024
Experts Say Data Privacy Executive Order Is Important for National Security

Engaged Courses Initiative Fosters Social Impact Through Community Work

Learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom and into the community are key for empowering students to be engaged global citizens in an ever-changing world.
Dan Bernardi March 7, 2024
Engaged Courses Initiative Fosters Social Impact Through Community Work

Yiming Zhao Receives NSF CAREER Grant to Study Two of Oldest Geometry Problems

Yiming Zhao will explore new variations of two of the oldest problems in geometry—the isoperimetric problem and the Minkowski problem—with a $434,697 CAREER grant, the
News Staff March 6, 2024
Yiming Zhao Receives NSF CAREER Grant to Study Two of Oldest Geometry Problems

Physics Faculty and Students Mining for Neutrino Answers

It takes a really big project to answer questions about some of the tiniest particles in the Universe. At the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE),
Dan Bernardi March 4, 2024
Physics Faculty and Students Mining for Neutrino Answers

Graduate Dean’s Awards Recognize Excellence in Research and Creative Work

Nine students will be honored with the Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Work at a ceremony hosted by the Graduate School
Diane Stirling March 4, 2024