October 5, 2015
Syracuse University Distinguished Professor Pramod K. Varshney has received the University of Illinois Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Distinguished Alumni Award. The ECE Alumni Board of Directors recognizes a select few of their most successful ...
Read More about Varshney Honored by University Of IllinoisOctober 5, 2015
Extreme weather events can cripple crucial infrastructure—disabling transit, electricity, water, and other services in urban areas. This leaves cities and their inhabitants cut off and in danger. With weather extremes becoming more common – from devastating hurricanes and flooding to ...
Read More about Engineering Cities to Survive Extreme WeatherSeptember 29, 2015
Every summer, lots of high school students use their extra free time to take on part-time jobs. For many, that means putting a couple extra bucks in their pockets by grabbing a few hours behind a cash register or mowing ...
Read More about Local High School Students Immersed in Science Research at SUSeptember 23, 2015
Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University have announced a new pilot grant program to promote collaborative research activity between the two institutions that focuses on pressing biomedical and health care needs.
The pilot grant program—titled “Driving Inspiration and ... Read More about Pilot Program to Spur Syracuse-Upstate Medical Research CollaborationsSeptember 4, 2015
As part of the 25th anniversary celebration at the NISS-SAMSI reception, the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) initiated a new award to recognize the extraordinary achievements of some of its former postdocs. NISS announced that Professor Laura ...
Read More about Steinberg Receives Postdoctoral Achievement AwardAugust 28, 2015
With the distinct privilege of being a second generation graduate, I am proud to be a Syracuse University alumnus. I can say that I truly Bleed Orange. The rich academic experience and college life at Syracuse sets the stage ...
Read More about Steven Herman ’12, Civil EngineeringAugust 24, 2015
Professor Roger Schmidt, a member of the National Academy of Engineers, will join the faculty at the College of Engineering and Computer Science this fall. A retired IBM Fellow, Schmidt is world-renowned for his expertise in heat transfer, ...
Read More about NAE Member Roger Schmidt, Ph.D. Joins Syracuse UniversityAugust 21, 2015
Assistant Professor Shikha Nangia in the College of Engineering and Computer Science is collaborating with Assistant Professor Juntao Luo of Upstate Medical University to develop a way to deliver cancer-fighting drugs more effectively using nanoparticles. The ...
Read More about Better Cancer Treatment Through NanotechnologyAugust 18, 2015
There are things that one would expect to experience when visiting Vatican City—its rich culture, historic architecture, and beautiful streets. You’d likely visit the Sistine Chapel, where you would undoubtedly be awed by Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes on its famous ceiling. What you wouldn’t expect to see: a sign ...
Read More about The Masterpiece: Engineering Preserving ArtAugust 12, 2015
You’re sitting at a local coffee shop. A gentleman across from you appears to be struggling. Moments later, he clutches his chest and collapses. You immediately reach for your smartphone, but instead of dialing 911, you grab a defibrillator from the wall and plug it into your mobile ...
Read More about The Power to Save Lives in Your Pocket