College of Engineering and Computer Science

Philanthropy Driven by Passion, Potential and Purpose

Ken Pontarelli ’92 credits the University for changing his life, opening up opportunities to pursue his passions and achieve professional success that allows him to
Eileen Korey June 30, 2025
Philanthropy Driven by Passion, Potential and Purpose

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

Inaugural Meredith Professor Faculty Fellows Announced

Three professors have been named Meredith Professor Faculty Fellows. Part of the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professorship Program, the Faculty Fellows program was
Wendy S. Loughlin June 13, 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

Blackstone LaunchPad Founders Circle Welcomes New Members

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad welcomed 34 graduates of the Class of 2025 as new members of the Founders Circle. They were selected in recognition
Cristina Hatem June 5, 2025
Blackstone LaunchPad Founders Circle Welcomes New Members

5 Tips to Protect Your Health and Prepare for Worsening Air Conditions

The smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires is reaching many regions within the U.S., including as far south as Georgia. Air quality is deteriorating
Daryl Lovell June 2, 2025
5 Tips to Protect Your Health and Prepare for Worsening Air Conditions

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

ECS Team Takes First Place in American Society of Civil Engineers Competition

Civil and environmental engineering student teams participated in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Sustainable Solutions and Steel Bridge competitions during the 2025 Upstate
Kwami Maranga May 13, 2025
ECS Team Takes First Place in American Society of Civil Engineers Competition

Studying and Reversing the Damaging Effects of Pollution and Acid Rain With Charles Driscoll

Charles Driscoll, a leading environmental systems engineer at Syracuse University, shares how decades of research into acid rain and mercury pollution have led to successful
John Boccacino May 12, 2025
Studying and Reversing the Damaging Effects of Pollution and Acid Rain With Charles Driscoll

Chloe Britton Naime Committed to Advocating for Improved Outcomes for Neurodivergent Individuals

The technical skills learned through the mechanical engineering program, helped accentuate their work as a neuroscientist, specifically when it comes to processing and interpreting the
John Boccacino May 6, 2025
Chloe Britton Naime Committed to Advocating for Improved Outcomes for Neurodivergent Individuals

Libraries Recognize Outstanding 2025 Student Employees With Awards

Syracuse University Libraries recognized its student employees with an awards celebration on April 23.  The Libraries typically employs around 150 undergraduate and graduate students each
Cristina Hatem May 5, 2025
Libraries Recognize Outstanding 2025 Student Employees With Awards

Outstanding Teaching Assistants Recognized at Graduate School Ceremony

The important work and contributions of teaching assistants were recognized yesterday at a ceremony hosted by the Graduate School. The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award is
Wendy S. Loughlin April 25, 2025
Outstanding Teaching Assistants Recognized at Graduate School Ceremony

Doctoral Students Earn Summer Funding to Support Dissertation Completion

The Summer Funding Competition provides dissertation fellowships to late-stage doctoral students to facilitate progress to degree and dissertation completion. The $4,500 awards are given annually
Wendy S. Loughlin April 24, 2025
Doctoral Students Earn Summer Funding to Support Dissertation Completion

Distinguished ECS Professor Pramod K. Varshney Establishes Endowed Faculty Fellowship

Distinguished Professor Pramod K. Varshney has exemplified Orange excellence since joining the University as a 23-year-old faculty member. A world-renowned researcher and educator, he’s been
Kwami Maranga April 22, 2025
Distinguished ECS Professor Pramod K. Varshney Establishes Endowed Faculty Fellowship

Arts and Sciences Doctoral Student Wins at This Year’s Three-Minute Thesis Competition

Ten graduate students competed in this year’s Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on April 4. The annual event, sponsored by the Graduate School, provides participants with
Wendy S. Loughlin April 22, 2025
Arts and Sciences Doctoral Student Wins at This Year’s Three-Minute Thesis Competition

At the Intersection of Research and Innovation: Biomedical Engineer Luiza Owuor ’26 Prepares for Career as a Medical Scientist

While many of her peers were enjoying the time off between high school graduation and starting college, Luiza Owuor ’26 was participating in the University’s
John Boccacino April 21, 2025
At the Intersection of Research and Innovation: Biomedical Engineer Luiza Owuor ’26 Prepares for Career as a Medical Scientist

The Science Behind Heat Pumps

Syracuse researchers and homeowners collaborate to improve heat pump efficiency and promote sustainable energy solutions in cold climates.
Daryl Lovell April 21, 2025
The Science Behind Heat Pumps