9 Projects Awarded MetLife Foundation-Lender Center Racial Wealth Gap Grants
The Lender Center for Social Justice has awarded nine grants for new faculty research projects that study issues contributing to or helping alleviate the racial wealth
Featured Media Coverage – Week of March 4
Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Brian Taylor (Maxwell): "Ukraine marks 2 years since
Remembering Professor Emeritus of Physics Marvin Goldberg
Editor’s Note: The following article was contributed to by Goldberg’s colleagues, including Eric Schiff, Tomasz Skwarnicki and Edward Lipson. The College of Arts and Sciences
Multiple Events Highlight Growing Undergraduate Research and Creative Efforts
Syracuse University is committed to providing opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in meaningful research and creative activities. This spring, a wide range of campus
Experts Say Data Privacy Executive Order Is Important for National Security
President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order that aims to protect personal data. It allows federal agencies to regulate the transfer of data to
Engaged Courses Initiative Fosters Social Impact Through Community Work
Learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom and into the community are key for empowering students to be engaged global citizens in an ever-changing world.
Yiming Zhao Receives NSF CAREER Grant to Study Two of Oldest Geometry Problems
Yiming Zhao will explore new variations of two of the oldest problems in geometry—the isoperimetric problem and the Minkowski problem—with a $434,697 CAREER grant, the
Physics Faculty and Students Mining for Neutrino Answers
It takes a really big project to answer questions about some of the tiniest particles in the Universe. At the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE),
Graduate Dean’s Awards Recognize Excellence in Research and Creative Work
Nine students will be honored with the Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Work at a ceremony hosted by the Graduate School
Estate Gift From Esteemed Alumnus Boosts Undergraduate Research in Physics
“Syracuse Physics was and still is a vast entryway to the future.” Words penned by alumnus and philanthropist Jay N. Zemel when he was in
Humanities Center Supports Four Spring 2024 Fellows
Humanities practitioners put current issues and events into perspective by encouraging critical thinking and analysis, challenging beliefs and values, sparking creativity and encouraging global citizenship
Student, University Volunteers Build 44 Beds for Community Children in Need
The number 44 holds a special significance on the Syracuse University campus, and in true University fashion, 44 children in the City of Syracuse will
Men of Color Initiative: A Brotherhood That Lifts Up, Supports Its Members
“Each One, Teach One.” This powerful African proverb emphasizes how, after someone learns to read or write, they have an obligation and a responsibility to
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
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
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
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
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
