STEM
Forward-Looking Philanthropy Boosts Investment in the College of Engineering and Computer Science
For many years, William T. “Ted” Frantz ’80, P’13 has been a faithful contributor to his alma mater, donating annually to the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) where he earned an undergraduate degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering….
Automotive Engineering Course Focuses on Vehicle Design and Development
A class in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, automotive engineering (MAE 457), is designed to equip students for careers in the automotive industry and a variety of other fields. This course will ignite students’ curiosity to explore the…
Biology Ph.D. Student Awarded Two Prestigious National Scholarships to Study Fungi’s Role in Forest Health
Eva Legge, a first-year Ph.D. student majoring in biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), is one of two researchers nationally to be named a Mollie Beattie Visiting Scholar by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). The award honors Beattie,…
Diving Into an Immersive Experience With Gravitational Waves
Science festivals offer a platform for researchers to demystify complex scientific phenomena and help the public better understand the relevance and importance of their work. By making science accessible to broader audiences, it can also inspire future scientists to pursue…
Future Therapeutic Strategies May Depend on Creative Scientific Approaches Today
Before any scientific question can be answered, it must be dreamed up. What happens to cause a healthy cell or tissue to change, for instance, isn’t fully understood. While much is known about chemical exposures that can lead to genetic…
Research Distinction Awards Presented at BioInspired Symposium
The BioInspired Institute’s third annual research symposium was held Oct. 24-25, bringing together undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty from Syracuse University, SUNY Upstate Medical University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, along with other regional…
NSF Grant in Biology Aims to Boost STEM Student Retention Through Hands-On Research
As technology advances, companies face a growing need to hire graduates skilled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). However, finding the ideal candidate can be difficult at times due to a limited pool of applicants. Part of the reason…
Tool to Enhance the Taste and Texture of Sourdough
When millions of people went into lockdown during the pandemic, they went in search of new at-home hobbies to help cure their boredom. Among them was making sourdough bread. In addition to being sustainable for its use of natural ingredients and traditional methods…
University Receives Department of Energy Funding for New Building Training and Assessment Center
The University has received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to create new Building Training and Assessment Center (BTAC) to train undergraduate and graduate engineering students and build a clean energy workforce. The SU-BTAC, aligned with the vision…
‘Managing Mass Timber: From Forest to Future’ Exhibition Comes to Syracuse
When it comes to sustainable construction materials, there’s no contest: mass timber buildings require less heavy equipment, save on labor costs and take less time to install than concrete and steel. By utilizing mass timber, the construction industry can utilize…