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Professor Lauded for Contributions to Experimental Particle Physics
The American Physical Society (APS) is recognizing a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) for his contributions to particle physics. Sheldon Stone, Distinguished Professor of Physics, is the 2019 recipient of the APS’ prestigious W.K.H. Panofksy Prize…
A New Way to Count Qubits
Researchers at Syracuse University, working with collaborators at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison, have developed a new technique for measuring the state of quantum bits, or qubits, in a quantum computer.
Participants Discuss SU Human Rights Film Festival, Syracuse Symposium
Syracuse Symposium is underway with a series of events in September supporting the yearlong theme of “Stories.” One of this year’s events, also part of the 16th annual Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival (SUHRFF), is a visit by filmmaker Rudy Valdez….
College Appoints Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) reaffirms its commitment to opportunity and access with a newly created high-level appointment. Kishi Animashaun Ducre, associate professor of African American studies (AAS), is the college’s inaugural associate dean of diversity, equity and…
CFAC Hosts LaToya M. Hobbs Exhibition through Nov. 3
In the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) exhibition “Salt of the Earth,” LaToya M. Hobbs hopes to spur a dialogue about the perception of Black womanhood. “In thinking about women as ‘preservers’ in service to others, I want to highlight…
Syracuse University Conducts First Systematic Review of Experimental Pain Research on Cannabis-Based Drugs
Researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have determined that cannabinoid drugs do not appear to reduce the intensity of experimental pain, but, instead, may make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable.
2018-19 Raymond Carver Reading Series Begins with Celebrated Poet Nicole Sealey
Author Nicole Sealey launches the 2018-19 Raymond Carver Reading Series on Wednesday, Sept. 19. She will take part in a Q&A at 3:45 p.m. and an author reading at 5:30 p.m., both in Huntington Beard Crouse Hall’s Gifford Auditorium. The…
College Welcomes Advising, Career Services Directors
The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) has appointed three directors in the Office of Advising and Career Services. They are Carlota Deseda-Coon G’03, director of advising; Kristen Aust, director of career services; and Kelly Campbell, director of operations. All…
Human Rights Film Festival Illuminates Stories of Freedom, Justice
Syracuse Symposium Continues “Stories” Theme with 16th annual SUHRFF The Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival (SUHRFF) returns for its 16th year as it once again brings to Central New York an outstanding lineup of critically acclaimed films addressing social…
Humanities Center Announces 2018-19 Syracuse Symposium
“Stories” is the theme of the 2018-19 Syracuse Symposium, hosted by the Syracuse University Humanities Center in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). Now in its 17th year, the annual public events series explores the humanities through an array…