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Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center Uncovers Early Norman Rockwell Illustrations
The Special Collections Research Center at Syracuse University Libraries has made a significant find—two original Norman Rockwell illustrations. They represent the artist’s first commercial commission, created in 1911 during his initial years of study at the Art Students League of…
Research Is Her Cup of Tea
Romita Ray’s background is steeped in India’s place in the history of tea production. She grew up in Kolkata (also known as Calcutta), a descendent of one of the pioneering Indian tea planter families in Bengal. Her expertise as an…
Undergrads Team Up to Publish Bacteria Research
Bacteria may be small, but the effect they have on us is anything but minor. Bacteria are often associated with illness and disease, but in reality most do us more good than harm. Although certain bacteria can wreak havoc on…
Saulson Publishes Second Edition of Textbook on Gravitational Wave Detection Device
When a team of scientists confirmed Einstein’s theory about the existence of gravitational waves, including the important work of Syracuse University’s own physicists, there was little doubt that it would be the kind of discovery documented in scholarly textbooks. Now…
Vincent Tinto Selected for NASPA Award for His Contributions to Higher Education
Vincent Tinto, distinguished professor emertius of higher education in the School of Education, has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 George D. Kuh Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research Award by NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. NASPA…
Libraries Offers Workshops on Qualtrics Online Survey Software
Research Data Services of Syracuse University Libraries will offer a series of workshops on using the Qualtrics online survey software, which is available to Syracuse University faculty, staff and students. Qualtrics enables users to create and distribute complex surveys and…
Falk College to Host Community-based Research Collaboration Meeting March 24
Last October, a newly organized group of research-focused faculty, graduate students, administrators and staff from multiple schools, colleges and other units met to explore shared interests and possible collaborative opportunities. As the group’s future efforts take shape, it welcomes new…
Saltz Awarded Grant from 2U to Study Online Learning
School of Information Studies (iSchool) Associate Professor Jeffrey Saltz has received a research grant from education technology company 2U to study student learning and outcomes in online education environments. In 2016, 2U and the iSchool entered a partnership to deliver…
Sustainable Enterprise Partnership Awards $19,000 to Explore Innovations in Green Building
Syracuse University’s Sustainable Enterprise Partnership (SEP), in cooperation with the U.S. Green Building Council awarded $19,000 to fund new research in the area of green building construction methods, specifically cross laminated timber (CLT) wood products in multi-family housing. Rene Germain,…
Vice Chancellor and Provost Wheatly Announces Vice President for Research Search Committee Members
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele G. Wheatly today announced the members of the search committee for the next vice president of research. The vice president of research oversees the Office of Research, supporting and leading Universitywide efforts to sustain and…