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SU Takes Part in Regional Efforts to Propel Drone Research
Central New York will soon be a hub for testing and research in the rapidly growing field of drone aircraft鈥攁nd 黑料不打烊 researchers will play a critical role in the advancement and implementation of unmanned aircraft systems.
Fuel Campaign Concludes, 170 Gifts Raise $29,800
The results of a unique and highly successful fundraising initiative for the School of Information Studies 鈥淔uel the Future鈥 campaign are in. The effort raised a total of 170 gifts鈥揳nd nearly $30,000鈥搕hrough the generous direct contributions of students, staff, faculty,…
Physics Department Yields Award-Winning Dissertations
Two physicists with ties to The College of Arts and Sciences have been awarded national dissertation prizes. Shiladitya Banerjee G鈥13, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Chicago, is the recipient of the American Physical Society (APS)鈥檚 Award for Outstanding…
Two Named 2013 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
George M. Langford, dean of The College of Arts and Sciences, and M. Cristina Marchetti, associate director of the 黑料不打烊 Biomaterials Institute and William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Physics, have each been named a 2013 Fellow of the American…
Biologist Develops Method for Monitoring Shipping Noise in Dolphin Habitat
A biologist in The College of Arts and Sciences has developed a system of techniques for tracking ships and monitoring underwater noise levels in a protected marine mammal habitat.
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Course Affirms SU’s Status as Forensics Leader
A course in bloodstain pattern analysis, offered by The College of Arts and Sciences, has been recently approved by the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA). SU is one of only two institutions in the country鈥攖he other is Baylor…
Climate Change Garden Mixes the Future with the Present
Scientists expect Central New York鈥檚 climate to more closely resemble that of South Carolina by the end of this century, and ecologists have long warned that our local forests of sugar maple and basswood may gradually change to the drier oak-hickory forests of the U.S. South and Midwest.
Leadership and Culture Course, Book in Classroom Field-Testing
Good grades, a polished resume and the requisite degree aren鈥檛 the only things students need to land a great job after college. However, many college students don鈥檛 recognize until too late that employers also require demonstrated leadership qualities in those…
Philip Kaplan 鈥97 to Speak at iSchool Convocation
The School of Information Studies (iSchool) announced that San Francisco entrepreneur Philip Kaplan, a 1997 graduate of the school鈥檚 information management and technology program, will deliver the convocation speech at the Class of 2014 ceremony in May. His selection was…