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Daylong Symposium to Highlight Life Sciences Research Nov. 3
Undergraduate research in the life sciences is the focus of a daylong symposium in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). On Saturday, Nov. 3, A&S will host the third annual Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Symposium in the…
NIH Grant Awarded to Hewett’s Lab Promotes Diversity in Research
Diversity in science matters to breakthroughs. When more scientists with varied backgrounds and experiences fill laboratories and collaborate on teams, outcomes in innovation and discovery surpass those of less diverse scientific groups, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)….
Information Session Scheduled for Spring Immersion Experiences
An information session has been scheduled to introduce the Spring 2019 Immersion Experiences at the School of Information Studies (iSchool). It will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. in 347 Hinds Hall (Katzer Room). As part of…
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…
iSchool Launches New Minor in Data Analytics
The demand for data analytics professionals is growing. Organizations across all industries are investing in analytics positions, and it is predicted that demand for data science and analytics expertise across many different job roles will grow rapidly in the coming…
Liberal Arts and Sciences are Just as Important as STEM Fields
Gerald Greenberg, associate professor of Russian and linguistics, was interviewed by NPR’s 1A Program for the story “In Defense of Liberal Arts.” The strength of a Bachelor’s Degree has made some adjustments over the years. Before, it was that all…
Maroo Awarded Grant to Cool Off Electronic Devices
Anyone who has ever felt their laptop toast their lap or their smartphone suddenly become a hot potato in their hands can understand that electronics need a way to stay cool. The more powerful our devices become, the more heat they…
Syracuse Awarded $1 Million Grant to Support Diversity, Inclusion in STEM
Syracuse University is a 2018 recipient of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence grant, supporting diversity and inclusion in science education. The five-year, $1 million grant will fund the University’s Collaborative High-Impact Activities in Natural Science Education (CHANcE)…
Aspiring Researcher in Ruhlandt’s Research Lab Attends International STEM Fair
A high school student working in the lab of College of Arts and Sciences Dean Karin Ruhlandt participated in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in May. Marina Cousins, a senior at Manlius-Pebble Hill School, was…
Biologists Awarded NIH Grant to Study Origins of Brain Disorders
Neuroscientists in the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) are using a major grant to study the origins of brain disorders, including epilepsy and stroke. Sandra Hewett, the Beverly Petterson Bishop Professor of Neuroscience and…