Wasserstrom Prize for Graduate Teaching Presented to Physics Professor Christian Santangelo
Christian Santangelo, professor and director of graduate studies in the physics department in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and member of the BioInspired
Undergraduate Spearheads Study Using Physics to Understand How Cells Self-Sort
Erin McCarthy ’23, physics summa cum laude, is a rarity among young scientists. As an undergraduate researcher in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department
Aerodynamics of Avian Flight: ECS Professor Studying Impact of Strong Wind Gusts
Boasting an impressive wingspan of over seven feet, the golden eagle is one of the largest birds of prey in North America. In addition to
Record Five Syracuse University Students Selected for Prestigious 2024 Goldwater Scholarship
Five Syracuse University students have been selected for the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent undergraduate scholarship awarded in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics in
ECS Professor’s Nature-Inspired Research on Banned Species
Apple snails are one of the most invasive species on our planet. Consuming several plants that provide food and habitats for various wildlife, and disrupting
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
‘There is a Place for You Here’: Recruiting Local High School Students for Physics Lab Internships
To second-year environmental engineering major Emma Kaputa, one good turn deserves another. As a student in the Syracuse City School District (SCSD), she was chosen
Rachel Steinhardt Awarded NSF Grant to Study Brain Chemistry
Rachel Steinhardt, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, has been awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation for her project, Chemical Tools
American Physical Society Honors Professor Alison Patteson
Alison E. Patteson, assistant professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been recognized by the American Physical Society (APS) with a
Physics Professor Honored by the American Physical Society
Jennifer Schwarz, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). She joins 24
The BioInspired Institute’s Growth Helps Fuel Student and Faculty Research (Podcast)
Syracuse University takes great pride in its R1 designation as a world-class leader in research according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Satisfy Your Research Curiosity at BioInspired Institute Symposium Oct. 19 and 20
Are you interested in knowing how living cells function? Do you wonder how scientists grow human tissues in the lab? Have you pondered how robots
Sea Urchins Are Struggling to ‘Get a Grip’ as Climate Change Alters Ecosystems
 When driving through a rainstorm, traction is key. If your tires lack sufficient tread, your vehicle will slip and slide and you won’t have
Students Will Present Their Summer Research Wednesday and Thursday
More than 100 undergraduate students who have been engaged in research and scholarly and creative pursuits over the summer will present their projects and findings
James Henderson Named Director, Heidi Hehnly Named Associate Director of BioInspired Institute
James H. (Jay) Henderson, professor of biomedical and chemical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been appointed as director of the
BioInspired Institute Awards 2 Cross-Institutional Project Grants
Syracuse University’s BioInspired Institute has awarded a new round of intramural grants to two interdisciplinary, cross-institutional research projects. One project looks at how polar fungi
Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Zhao Qin Recognized as International Association of Advanced Materials Fellow
Zhao Qin, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is an International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM)
Engineered Magic: Wooden Seed Carriers Mimic the Behavior of Self-Burying Seeds
Before a seed can grow into a tree, flower or plant, it needs to successfully implant itself in soil—a delicate and complex process. Seeds need
