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BioInspired Adds Research Subgroup Blending Arts, Sciences, Humanities
A new subgroup focused on the study of posthumanities topics has been formed at BioInspired Institute. It is designed to provide space and funding for research and creative activities that push the boundaries of traditional scientific inquiry and innovation through…
Syracuse University Honored With 2024 Senator Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization
Syracuse University has been awarded a prestigious 2024 Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Named after the late U.S. Sen. Paul Simon of Illinois, the annual NAFSA Simon awards celebrate outstanding commitment…
Olutosin Alabi G’25 Wins 3rd Annual Afropreneurship Competition
The Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad hosted the third annual Afropreneurship Panel, Networking and Pitch competition in Bird Library on Feb. 9 in celebration of Black History Month. The competition was organized by two students in the College of Arts and Sciences,…
Cicadas Are Coming. Biology Professor Breaks Down What to Expect
The hum of cicadas is a part of the natural soundtrack of summertime. But this year’s sounds could get a lot louder. Two broods of cicadas are expected to emerge in various parts of the Midwest and southeastern U.S. this…
Why Is Affectionate Touch Important to Relationships? Psychology Professor Shares His Research
How does affectionate touch benefit relationships? Brett Jakubiak, associate professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, looks at whether affectionate touch can help people maintain intimacy and offer responsive social support. Jakubiak focuses on interpersonal support processes…
Postdoctoral Scholars Play a Unique and Valuable Role at the University
Postdoctoral scholars are unique campus community members in an uncommon space. They are continual learners, but they’re far from being students. As full-time researchers, they work in many different academic disciplines, hoping to produce new knowledge alongside faculty mentors, laboratory…
Indigenous Philosophies Can Create Global Change and More Just Futures
This spring, the Syracuse University Humanities Center welcomes a visit by renowned Māori scholar, moral and political philosopher, Krushil Watene. She is a member of the Māori tribal communities of Ngāti Manu, Te Hikutu, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and the Pacific…
Women in Science and Engineering Rise Together, Build the Future
Each year, on Feb. 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science shines a light on the vital contributions of women to the scientific landscape. Despite historical underrepresentation in STEM fields, women are breaking barriers, driven by a…
Physics Professor Receives NSF Grant for Work at CERN
Physics Professor Marina Artuso has been awarded a three-year National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for her project, Development of UltraFast High Granularity Modules for Timing Layers for the LHCb Upgrade 2 and Future Collider Calorimeter Applications. Her co-principal investigators on…
Humanities Center Showcases and Supports Graduate Student Research
The Syracuse University Humanities Center, in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), offers key grants and fellowships to graduate students that allow them to advance their projects and share their ideas beyond the walls of the University. Two such opportunities…