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Postdoctoral Scholars Play a Unique and Valuable Role at the University
Postdoctoral scholars are unique campus community members in an uncommon space. They are continual learners, but they’re far from being students. As full-time researchers, they work in many different academic disciplines, hoping to produce new knowledge alongside faculty mentors, laboratory…
Deflation: Study Shows NBA 3-Point Shot Has Lost Its Value
When the NBA celebrated the start of its 75th season in the Fall of 2021, it was clear that the 3-point shot adopted by the league in 1979-80 had transformed the sport. The number of attempts beyond the arc had…
Smithers, and Planes and Bears—Oh My! Reflecting on a Clinical Simulation With EDU 304
“Don’t poke the bear!” Professor Ben Dotger tells his class. EDU 304: The Study of Teaching is meeting in Huntington Hall 070B for group reflection on its final clinical simulation of the Fall 2023 semester. It’s a basement classroom, it’s…
Esports Program Hires 3 New Staff Members
Joey Gawrysiak, executive director of the esports communications and management degree program, has announced the appointment of three new staff members to the program: Nikita Bair, Sean Kelly and Travis Yang. The new esports communications and management program, which was announced…
Featured Media Coverage – Week of Jan. 29
Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Willam Banks (Law & Maxwell): The Intercept Cydney Johnson (VP of Community Engagement and Government Relations): Syracuse.com Sylvia Sierra (VPA): Her Campus Gary…
Researchers Recruiting Volunteers for Study on Effects of Time-Restricted Eating Schedules
The Clinical Research Laboratory within the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics is seeking research volunteers to understand the effects of time-restricted eating schedules on young adults (age 30 or younger) with a BMI of 30 or greater. What…
Featured Media Coverage – Week of Jan. 22
Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Robert Nassau (Law) : The Center for Public Integrity Rick Burton (Falk): Times Square Investment Journal Carl Schramm (iSchool): City Journal Vincent Tinto…
Katherine McDonald Named Falk College Senior Associate Dean for Research and Administration
Katherine (Katie) McDonald, Ph.D., has been appointed senior associate dean for research and administration in the Falk College. As senior associate dean, McDonald is responsible for the oversight of research, administration and support for faculty; the supervision of the Falk…
Professor Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern Receives American Association of Geographers Fellowship
Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, graduate director and associate professor of food studies in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, was recently selected as a 2024 American Association of Geographers (AAG) Fellow. AAG recognized 17 geographers in various practice areas for…
Sobczak Family Support Fund Now Available to Falk College Students
After David Sobczak ’23 enrolled at Syracuse University, he gravitated toward social work and helping others because of the time he had spent in hospitals as a child with cerebral palsy. “He was in and out of the hospital for…